Degree Requirements

Catalog:  Fall Semester 2009

Music - Music Performance Major - Option in Voice Performance (93 - 94 Credits)
 Department: Music

 Core Requirements (30 Credits)

 Students must complete the courses listed under "Core Requirements in Music."


Requirements (47 Credits)

 In addition to the courses listed, students must earn eighteen credits of voice performance study, twelve of which must be at the 300 level or above; four credits of piano performance study which may include Class Piano III and/or IV; and eleven credits of ensemble, seven of which involve large ensembles, one with small ensemble, and three with unrestricted ensembles. Two credits of MUS 450 are required. A piano proficiency exam must be passed.

MUS 191 Diction (2)
MUS 215 History of Jazz (3) or
MUS 217 Pop/Rock Music for Non-Majors (3) or
MUS 240 American Music (3)
MUS 377 Choral Conducting (2)
MUS 391 Writing Seminar in Music (1)
MUS 432 Voice Pedagogy (2)
MUS 440 Music Literature: Solo Song (2)
MUS 450 Student Recital (1)

Restricted Electives (9 Credits)

 Students must earn four credits in music electives with non-performance focus, but related to the voice and its repertoire, history, and/or pedagogy (one credit must be an Independent Study). Students must earn six credits of music electives with focus in theory, history, literature, or conducting (Independent Study with this focus is acceptable). The remaining three credits cannot be voice performance study or vocal ensemble.


 Related Requirements (8 Credits)

 Students must take one year of a foreign language, or demonstrate competency at the first year level.

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