BMus in Vocal Performance
Bachelor of Music in Performance (Vocal)
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Music in Performance is designed to prepare students for further solo study, for studio teaching, and for admission to graduate studies. The graduate will be a performer capable of communicating with intelligence and imagination through many musical styles. Those selecting this degree should plan to continue their studies at the graduate level.
General Education Requirements: 34 hours
Tier Two Requirements: 6 - 8 hours
Foreign Language Courses
Music Major Requirements: 81 Hours
Music academic core Requirements (29 hours)
MU107 The Theory and Practice of Music I (3)
MU108 The Theory and Practice of Music II (3)
MU117 Aural Skills I (2)
MU118 Aural Skills II (1)
MU150 Introduction to Western Music (2)
MU207 The Theory and Practice of Music III (3)
MU217 Aural Skills III (1)
MU321 Music History I (3)
MU322 Music History II (3)
MU337 Choral Arranging (2)
MU423 American Music (2) (Capstone)
MU465 Form and Analysis (2) (Capstone)
MU471 Composition I (2)
Applied Voice (24 hours)
Applied Voice (23)
MU010 Recital Attendance (0) – corequisite of Applied Lessons (required every semester of enrollment)
MU391 Junior Recital (0)
MU492 Senior Recital (1) (Capstone)
Secondary Applied (9 hours)
MU129 Guitar Techniques (1)
ML_ 100/300 Applied Lessons (secondary area) (8)
Pedagogy (11 hours)
MU214 Basic Conducting (2)
MU241 Diction for Singers (3)
MU314 Advanced Conducting - Choral (2)
MU357A Vocal Repertoire (2)
MU358D Vocal Pedagogy (2)
MU201 Opera Literature on Video (3) is strongly recommended
Ensembles (8 hours)
Major Ensemble (4)
MU060 Opera Workshop (4)
Must be enrolled and successfully participate in a major ensemble and Opera Workshop each semester of full-time attendance
Electives to complete minimum of 120 hours
Last updated:
07/06/2021