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Music Performance Major - Voice (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 pedagogical coursework, a comprehensive study of vocal repertoire, an overview of the ensemble literature associated with their performance area, and opera. 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 Performance Core


* Minimum 9 credits in upper division Music Theory or History and Literature courses (300 or 400 level)
* 2 - one hour private lessons (MUP 5_) - 8 semesters
* Choir, Band, or Orchestra (ENS 08_) - 8 Semesters (7 semesters for Instrumental Music Education students)
* MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (8 semesters)
* MUS 099 - Music Department Orientation Credits: 0

Bachelor of Music Core for Music Performance - Voice


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 - Voice


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 (6 semesters)
  • MUP 1_ - Vocal  Coaching Credit: 1 (4 semesters)
  • MUP 2_ - Secondary Piano Lessons Credit:1 (2 Semesters)

Elective Courses for Music Performance Major - Voice


From the list below, students select three upper division music electives; two should be music history courses, one should be a music theory course. 

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: 6
  • Performance Major (MUP 5A - Voice) Credits: 4
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
  • Physical Education (two semesters) Credits: 0
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters

As well as:

Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
  • Performance Major (MUP 5A - Voice) Credits: 4
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
  • Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019) (2 semesters)

As well as:

Junior Year


  • Foreign Language Credits: 6
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ )Credits: 1
  • Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
  • Performance Major (MUP 5A - Voice) Credits: 4
  • Upper Division Music History (400 level) Credits: 3
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019) (2 semesters)
  • MUP 1_ - Vocal Coaching Credits: 1 (2 semesters)

As well as:

Senior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 6
  • Perspectives II Credits: 9
  • Upper Division Music Theory (300/400 level) Credits: 3
  • Upper Division Music History Elective (300/400 level) Credits: 3
  • Performance Major (MUP 5_ ) Credits: 4
  • Performance Minor (MUP 2B - Piano) Credits: 2
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
  • Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0 (2 semesters)
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019) (2 semesters)
  • MUP 1_ - Vocal Coaching Credits: 1 (2 semesters)

As well as:

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