The Bachelor of Music degree in Performance provides comprehensive music training that encourages the formation of performing artists capable of meaningful contributions to society and the church. The four-year curriculum with a major in piano, organ, voice, or orchestral instrument is designed for those who are contemplating a variety of graduate programs or careers in music.
Students are required to complete the General Education requirements (normally 32 hours) and all Graduation Requirements. Total hours required for degree: 124 hours minimum.
In order to meet all major requirements, hours needed may exceed 124.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Performance (MUIP) | 24 | |
| Select 24 credits from MUIP 201 - MUIP 422 in primary instrument 1 | 24 | |
| Music Theory & Composition (MUTC) | 15 | |
| Music Theory 1-4 | ||
| MUTC 151 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUTC 171 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUTC 241 | Music Theory III | 2 |
| MUTC 261 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| Aural Skills 1-4 | ||
| MUTC 152 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUTC 172 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUTC 252 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUTC 272 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| Context Studies (MUCS) | 20 | |
| MUCS 261 | Music Before 1600 | 2 |
| MUCS 262 | Baroque and Classical Music Eras | 4 |
| MUCS 263 | Nineteenth-Century Music | 2 |
| MUCS 274 | World Music | 4 |
| MUCS 361 | Twentieth-Century Music | 4 |
| MUCS 494 | Senior Capstone | 2 |
| MUCS 323, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329 (2 hrs Literature of the Instrument) | 2 | |
| Methods Studies (MUMS) - Voice Majors: 15 credits; Organ Majors: 10; All others: 9 | 15, 10, 9 | |
| MUMS 115 | Intro to Music Studies | 2 |
| MUMS 248 & MUMS 346 | Basic Conducting and Conducting Lab | 3 |
| MUMS 255 | Principles of Pedagogy I | 2 |
| MUMS 321 | Principles of Pedagogy II (not required of Organ majors) | 2 |
| MUMS 349 | Organ Service Playing Techniques and Teaching (Organ Majors) | 3 |
| Ensemble Performance (MUEP) | 8 | |
| MUEP 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218 (Large Ensemble, 8 semesters) | 4 | |
| MUEP 356, 357, 358, 371 (Chamber Music) | 4 | |
| Electives from MUTC, MUCS, MUMS | 8 | |
| Voice Majors only: | ||
| MUMS 141 | English & Italian Diction | 2 |
| MUMS 245 | French & German Diction | 2 |
| MUMS 243 | Italian Grammar for Singers | 2 |
| Remaining electives | 2 | |
| Recital and Concert Attendance (MUEP) | ||
| MUEP 219 | Recital & Concert Attendance (eight semesters) | 0 |
| Free Electives (may include music courses) | 3, 9, 11 | |
| Select 3-11 credits (Voice Majors: 3 credits; Organ Majors: 9 credits; All others: 11 credits) | 3-11 | |
| Voice Majors only (from Free or General Ed Electives): | ||
| French | 4 | |
| German | 4 | |
| Organ Majors only (from Free Electives): | ||
| MUMS 349 | Organ Service Playing Techniques and Teaching | 3 |
| Piano Proficiency - Consult Conservatory Handbook 2 | ||
| Junior Recital | ||
| MUIP 394 | Junior Recital | 0 |
| Senior Full Recital | ||
| MUIP 494 | Full Senior Recital | 0 |
| Total Hours required for degree 3 | 124 hours minimum | |