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Apr 25, 2024
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2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Performance Major - Piano with a Pedagogy Emphasis (Bachelor of Music)
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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 pedagogy coursework, a comprehensive study of the keyboard repertoire, and an overview of the ensemble literature associated with the 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.
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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 - Music Department Orientation Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
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: Elective Courses for Music Performance Major - Piano
From the list below, students select five upper
division music electives; three should be
history courses, two should be theory courses. Performance
electives may also be selected.
Performance Electives - Piano
- Choir, band, orchestra, jazz band, jazz choir, opera workshop, chamber ensembles (ENS 0__)
- Secondary lessons (MUP 2_)
Sample Program for Music Performance Major - Piano
Freshman Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 6
- 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 (300/400 level) Credits: 3
- Upper Division Music Theory (300/400 level) Credits: 3
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
As well as: Senior Year
- Perspectives II Credits: 9
- Upper Division Music History (300/400 level) Credits: 6
- Upper Division Music Theory (300/400 level) Credits: 3
- Performance Major (MUP 1_ ) Credits: 6
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
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