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Music Performance - Instrumental (BM)

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Program Title

Music Performance - Instrumental (BM)

Degree

Bachelor of Music

Program Description

Music students who desire a specialized emphasis in performance may choose this degree option. Accepted majors possess superior skill in the given performance area and demonstrate that skill at forums and recitals. Students who complete this program typically continue study at the graduate level and/or teach in a private studio.

Learning Goals

  •        Performance—Students integrate technical skills and knowledge to be able to complete a successful performance in a particular area of concentration.

  •        Aural skills and analysis.

  •        Music history—Students can place music in historical, cultural and stylistic contexts.

  •        Composition and improvisation.

  •        Technology—Students identify and employ appropriate technology applicable to their area of specialization.

  •        Synthesis—Students integrate their music studies through a means appropriate to their curriculum.

Students in the music department may, with department head approval, complete a music technology minor in addition to a major in music.

Double-counting Restriction

Students pursuing a major in the music department may double-count a maximum of 8 semester hours toward another major or minor.

Music Opportunities for Non-Music Majors

The department provides a variety of music opportunities for all students, regardless of their majors and career goals. Nonmajors may take upper-level music courses with permission of the instructor. The department also welcomes nonmajors in performing groups and private study upon a successful audition or permission from the instructor.