Objective
Designed for students interested in music performance and private studio teaching, and those who plan to pursue graduate work in performance, pedagogy, or theory.
Administrator: Chair, Department of Music
Requirements: 53-55 credits: 32 core credits and the requirements for an applied concentration (21-23)
Core Courses: 32 credits
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
32
Additional Music Major Requirements:
- Participate in a minimum of one large ensemble each semester
- Study privately in their primary performance medium each semester (voice or instrument) (additional fee required)
- Complete a juried examination in their performance medium each semester
- Pass the Keyboard Proficiency Exam (Piano skills assessed during the first semester). Applied piano may be required (additional fee required)
- Complete Concert Recital Attendance each semester (MUSC0250)
Applied Piano Concentration: 23 credits
Required Courses: 17 credits
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Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 13 credits
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13
Recital during junior and senior years
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Sub-Total Credits
17
Electives - 6 credits from the following:
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
Applied Voice Concentration: 21 credits
Required Courses: 18 credits
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Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 12 credits
+
12
Recital during junior and senior years
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Sub-Total Credits
18
Electives - 3 credits from the following:
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Applied Instrumental Concentration: 21 credits
Required Courses: 15 credits
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Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 12 credits
+
12
Recital during junior and senior years
+
Sub-Total Credits
15
Electives - 6 credits from the following:
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6
Applied Theory/Composition Concentration: 21-22 credits
Required Courses: 17 credits
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Title
Credits
Major performance medium: 8 credits
+
8
Recital and/or project during senior year
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Sub-Total Credits
19
Electives - 2-3 credits from the following:
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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
2-3
Total Credits
53-55