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Music Performance Major

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(79-80 credits)

Degree Map Piano

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The Music Performance major prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as a solo and/or ensemble performers.

Core Courses (60-61 credits):

Theory (21-22 credits):

Choose one from the following:

History and Literature (12 credits):

Other Basic Musicianship Courses (5 credits):

Performance (22 credits):

Choose 4 credits from the following:

Choose 4 credits from the following:

Choose 12 credits from the following:

Note:

Students must enroll in eight semesters of performance courses.

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Concentration in Piano (19 credits)

Required Courses (9 credits):

Ensembles (7 credits):

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Music Literature (3 credits):

Degree Map Piano

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

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Concentration in Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, or String Bass (19 credits)

Required Courses (6 credits):

Ensembles (10 credits):

Choose 8 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Music Literature (3 credits)

Degree Map Strings

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

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Concentration in Brass: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, or Tuba (19 credits)

Required Courses (6 credits):

Ensembles (10 credits):

Choose 8 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Music Literature (3 credits)

Degree Map Brass

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

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Concentration in Percussion (19 credits)

Required Courses (6 credits)

Ensembles (10 credits):

Choose 6 credits from the following:

Choose 4 credits from the following:

Music Literature (3 credits)

Degree Map Percussion

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

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Concentration in Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, or Saxophone (19 credits)

Required Courses (6 credits):

Ensembles (10 credits):

Choose 8 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Music Literature (3 credits)

Degree Map Woodwinds

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

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Concentration in Voice (19 credits)

Required Courses (11 credits):

Ensembles (8 credits):

Choose 4 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Vocal Ensemble Elective (2 credits)

Degree Map Voice

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major course work.

Fall 1st Year

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Keyboard Proficiency

All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music education majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Event Attendance

A large number of concerts and recitals representing a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres occurs every semester. This resource of musical events is an integral part of a musician’s training. All music majors and minors must attend a specified number of concerts, recitals, and Contemporary Music Festival events before graduation. Information concerning this requirement is available in the school office.

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