Music Performance Major BM, Vocal Specialization

Student advancement through performance levels (164-464) is determined by jury examination. Prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree, vocal performance majors must:

Demonstrate competency in French, German, Italian or Spanish. Competency in French, German or Spanish should equal the successful completion of French 153, German 153, or Spanish 153. The student must provide a transcript with proof of earning a grade of C or higher in high school or university level courses. Two years of high school language study is normally equivalent to three quarters (1 year) of university level language study.

Program Requirements
All music majors must earn a grade of C or higher in each music course required for their respective degree.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• MUS1 (Music Theory) demonstrate music theory knowledge and aural skills sufficient to analyze and interpret a substantial body of music literature.
• MUS2 (Music History, Culture, and Literature)  demonstrate historical and contemporary knowledge of genres, styles, artists, and works within Western and non-Western music, and the research skills to enhance that knowledge.
• MUS3 (Individual Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works on a primary instrument or voice sufficient to the requirements of their major.
• MUS4 (Collaborative Applied Music) interpret, prepare, and perform a variety of musical works through collaboration in musical ensembles sufficient to the requirements of their major.
• MUS5 (Specialized Music Study) exhibit competencies specific to their major, including advanced performance skills, pedagogical skills, composition and improvisation skills, and/or the competencies for teacher certification.
• MUS6 (Musical Disposition) engage as active participants in the musical community of the university and region through event attendance, performance, teaching, creative and/or service activity.