Music: Vocal Performance, B.M.

General Education

(see Certified General Education Courses for a list of approved courses)

Rhetoric and Writing: (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (12 hours)

Complete one approved course in each subcategory

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

MUS 1110 - Introduction to Music *
NOTE: MUS 1110 should be completed within the first four semesters of study.

Natural Sciences: (7-8 hours)

Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component

Behavioral and Social Sciences: (6 hours)

Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines

Mathematics: (3 hours)

One approved mathematics course

Statistics: (3 hours)

One approved statistics course

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

MUS 3110 - Musics of the World *

Program Requirements

MUS 1030 - Ear Training I
MUS 1040 - Ear Training II
MUS 1070 - Theory I
MUS 1080 - Theory II
MUS 1110 - Introduction to Music #
MUS 2030 - Ear Training III
MUS 2040 - Ear Training IV
MUS 2070 - Theory III
MUS 2080 - Theory IV
MUS 3110 - Musics of the World #
MUS 3150 - History of Music I
MUS 3160 - History of Music II
4 semesters (4 hours) piano study required for non-keyboard majors

Vocal Performance Concentration

4 semesters (12 hours) 2000-level primary applied study.
4 semesters (12 hours) 4000-level primary applied study.
MUS 2170 - Diction for Singers
MUS 3330 - Vocal Pedagogy
MUS 3030 - Basic Conducting
MUS 3920 - Junior Recital
MUS 4500 - Vocal Literature
MUS 4920 - Senior Recital
One year each of two languages, chosen from French, Italian or German.

Ensemble Participation

Large ensemble required each semester of residence, minimum 8 hours including:
MUS 0028r - Choral Union (required in the first two semesters)
MUS 0040r - Opera Workshop (minimum two semesters required)
Minimum 2 semesters small ensemble required

Additional Information and Notes

Seminar is required each semester of residence. A minimum 8 semesters with a grade of satisfactory required.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

Successful completion of Continuation Standards is prerequisite to enrollment in upper-division music courses.

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses

Electives to complete 124 hours

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

*Also satisfies requirement in the major.

#Also satisfies general education requirement.

ClearPath Showcase

ClearPath Showcases provide students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath Showcases also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Students should also meet regularly with their academic advisor.