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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Performance Major - Piano with a Pedagogy Emphasis


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The Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance provides professional level performance training for students who intend to pursue careers as performing musicians. The curriculum includes pedagogical coursework, a comprehensive study of the keyboard repertoire, and an overview of the ensemble literature associated with their keyboard. With an emphasis on applied music study, the program includes courses in the disciplines of music that inform and enrich the performance experience, including: music theory and history, analysis, and conducting. The degree prepares students to assume leadership roles as independent professional musicians and for entrance into graduate degree programs.



Music Core


All students in the Department of Music must take:
  • Minimum 9 credits in upper division Music Theory or History and Literature courses (300 or 400 level)
  • Weekly, one hour private lessons (MUP 1_) - 8 Semesters
  • Choir, Band, or Orchestra (ENS 08_) - 8 Semesters (7 semesters for Music Education students)
  • MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0
  • MUS 099 - Freshman Orientation Credits: 0 (6 noon sessions)
As well as:

Bachelor of Music Core for Music Performance Major - Piano


In addition to the Music Core listed above, students pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree must take the following:

Required Courses for Music Performance Major - Piano


In addition to the Cores listed above, Piano Performance students are required to take the following courses:

Performance Electives for Performance Majors


  • Choir, band, orchestra, jazz band, jazz choir, opera workshop, chamber ensembles (ENS 0__)
  • Secondary lessons (MUP 2_)

Music Senior Experience


The Music Senior Experience allows students an opportunity to integrate their academic and performance training in music with the broad-based liberal arts curriculum of Nazareth College. It includes a publicly performed senior recital/project and a written component that reflects upon the integration of music and the liberal arts tradition.


Sample Program for Music Performance Major - Piano


Freshman Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 9
  • Performance Major (MUP 1B - Piano) Credits: 4
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
  • Physical Education (two semesters) Credits: 0
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
  • Performance Major (MUP 1B - Piano) Credits: 4
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

Junior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ )Credits: 1
  • Performance Major (MUP 1_) Credits: 6
  • Performance Minor (MUP 2V/2L - Organ/Harpsichord) Credits: 2
  • Upper Division Music History (400 level) Credits: 3
  • Upper Division Music Theory (400 level) Credits: 3
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

Senior Year


  • Perspectives II Credits: 9
  • Upper Division Music History (400 level) Credits: 6
  • Upper Division Music Theory (400 level) Credits: 3
  • Performance Major (MUP 1_ ) Credits: 6
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as:

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