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Apr 16, 2024
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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Performance Major - Vocal
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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 vocal repertoire, and an overview of the ensemble literature associated
with their performance area. 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.
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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)
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Bachelor of Music Core for Music Performance - Vocal
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 - Vocal
In
addition to the Cores listed above, Vocal Performance students are required
to take the following courses.
- Foreign Language Credits: 6
- ENS 0_ - Minor Ensemble
Elective Courses for Music Performance Major - Vocal
From the list below, students select four upper
division music electives; two should be history courses, one should be a theory
course. Performance electives may also
be selected.
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 - Vocal
Freshman Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 9
- Performance Major (MUP 1A - Voice) 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 1A - Voice) Credits: 4
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
- Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as: Junior Year
- Foreign Language Credits: 6
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ )Credits: 1
- Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0
- Performance Major (MUP 1A - Voice) Credits: 6
- Upper Division Music History (400 level) Credits: 6
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
As well as: Senior Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 6
- Perspectives II Credits: 9
- Upper Division Music Theory (400 level) Credits: 3
- Upper Division Music Elective (400 level) Credits: 3
- Performance Major (MUP 1_ ) Credits: 6
- Performance Minor (MUP 2B - Piano) Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
- Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019)
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