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Music Performance Major

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(79-80 credits)

Degree Map Piano

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Learning Outcomes  

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

Core Music Courses (60-61 credits):

Musicianship (3 credits):

Theory (19 credits):

History and Literature (9 credits):

Basic Musicianship Courses (5 credits):

Music Electives (2-3 credits):

Choose one from the following:

Performance (22 credits):

Students must enroll in eight semesters of performance courses.

Choose 4 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Choose 4 credits from the following:

Choose 12 credits from the following:

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.

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Concentration in Piano (19 credits)

KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY: All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Piano Pedagogy Courses (6 credits):

Music Literature (6 credits):

Ensembles (7 credits):

Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit.

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

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)

Secondary Piano (4 credits):

KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY: All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Music Literature (5 credits)

Ensembles (10 credits):

Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit. ​

Choose 8 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

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)

Secondary Piano (4 credits):

KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY: All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Music Literature (5 credits)

Ensembles (10 credits):

Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit.

Choose 8 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Degree Map Brass

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

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

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Fall 3rd Year

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Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th Year

Concentration in Percussion (19 credits)

Secondary Piano (4 credits)

KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY: All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Music Literature (5 credits)

Ensembles (10 credits):

Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit.

Choose 6 credits from the following:

Choose 4 credits from the following:

Degree Map Percussion

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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Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th Year

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

Secondary Piano (4 credits):

KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY: All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Ensembles (10 credits):

Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit.

Choose 8 credits from the following:

Choose 2 credits from the following:

Music Literature (5 credits)

Degree Map Woodwinds

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

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th Year

Concentration in Voice (19 credits)

Secondary Piano (4 credits):

KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY: All music majors must pass a keyboard proficiency examination before graduation. Music Education and Music Business majors must pass the keyboard proficiency examination before their internship or student teaching. Further information about this requirement is available on the school’s web site.

Vocal Classes (7 credits):

Ensembles (8 credits):

Music majors must participate in ensembles at least seven semesters of their baccalaureate program. After degree requirements are satisfied, ensembles may be taken for zero or one credit.

Choose 4 credits from the following:
Choose 2 credits from the following:
Vocal Ensemble Elective (2 credits)

2 Credits in MUS 115 or 217 or 219 or 253A or 253M or 253T or 315 or 417 or 419 or 453A or 453M or 453T

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

Spring 1st Year

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Spring 4th Year

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