Music - Performance Concentration - Instrument (B.M.)

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The Performance program focuses on developing the skill level and artistry required of a classical concert performer. Majors in Performance will complete the following minimum music requirements: 

     • 8 semesters of private lessons 

     • Qualifying Recital in the Junior Year 

     • Senior Recital in final semester 

     • 8 semesters of participation in large departmental ensemble 

     • 2 semesters of participation in small departmental ensemble 

     • 4 semesters of music theory 

     • 1 semester each of Counterpoint and Form and Analysis 

     • 4 semesters of music history 

     • 4 semesters of class piano (except piano majors and minors) 

     • 1 semester of conducting (instrumental or choral) 

     • 8 semesters of recital attendance 

 

Additional music requirements in pedagogy and literature are required by each specific major (Orchestral Instruments and Guitar, Piano, Voice).  

Freshman Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
ENGW 101/102/104  +
3
Instrument Major I  +
3
Large Ensemble I  +
1
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
15

Freshman Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
ENGW 103/105  +
3
Instrument Major II  +
3
Large Ensemble II  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
16

Sophomore Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Instrument Major III  +
3
Large Ensemble III  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
16

Sophomore Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Social Science Elective  +
3
Instrument Major IV  +
3
Large Ensemble IV  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
16

Junior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)  +
3
Instrument Major V  +
3
Large Ensemble V  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
15

Junior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Physical Education (Active)  +
1
Instrument Major VI  +
3
Large Ensemble VI  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
14

Senior Year First Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
Natural Science Elective  +
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Instrument Major VII  +
2
Small Ensemble I  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
15

Senior Year Second Semester

Item #
Title
Credits
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor) (3)  +
3
Philosophy (Elective)  +
3
Instrument Major VIII  +
3
Small Ensemble II  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
13
Total credits:
120

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Program

Music

Type

B.M.