Music Performance Major - Voice (Bachelor of Music)

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, performance techniques, a comprehensive study of instrumental and vocal repertoire, studio teaching, an overview of the ensemble literature associated with their performance area, lyric theater, 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 performing artists and independent professional musicians as well as for entrance into graduate degree programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Nazareth University Department of Music Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program provides students with an educational experience enabling them to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the standard solo and ensemble repertoire for their instrument through musical performance.
Participate in a variety of solo, ensemble and performances in formal and informal settings, demonstrating the highest standards in artistic excellence including technical facility, good tone, and intonation, rhythmic vitality, accuracy and artistic expression.
Attain comprehensive musicianship capabilities enabling independent preparation of performances demonstrating the highest standards in artistic excellence.
Demonstrate a practical and theoretical foundation in the pedagogy related to individual performance areas, including the ability to construct a program of instructions, to evaluate musical performances, diagnose problems and devise solutions.
Demonstrate performance musicianship informed by historical and analytical studies (comprehension of historical styles and performance practice).
Understand and demonstrate the basic principles of their technique with an appreciation for the application of that technique as a means to artistic communication
Employ and embody the tenets and values of the liberal arts in performance and educational practices within the context of the broad spectrum of liberal arts in the Nazareth University core curriculum.

The Bachelor of Music in Music Performance-Voice requires a minimum of 125 credits.

Core Curriculum Requirements

All Nazareth students complete Core Curriculum coursework as part of their degree requirements. The Core provides a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences while guiding students to pose and explore their own intellectual questions. See Academic Policies and Procedures for specific core curriculum requirements.

Music Core (Music Performance-Voice)

MUX 019 Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (4 semesters)
MUX 099 School of Music Orientation Credits: 0
MUP 1_ Performance Primary Lessons (weekly, one-hour private lessons) Credits: 16 (8 semesters)
ENS 0_ Choir, Band, or Orchestra (8 semesters)
MUX 49_ Senior Recital Credits: 0

Bachelor of Music Core (Music Performance-Voice)

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Performance-Voice must take the following (in addition to the courses listed above):

MUG 131 - Piano Class I Credits: 1
MUG 132 - Piano Class II Credits: 1
MUG 231 - Piano Class III Credits: 1
MUG 232 - Piano Class IV Credits: 1
MUS 272 - Introduction to Conducting Credits: 1
MUX 232 - Keyboard Proficiency Exam Credits: 0
MUS.Q 104 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3
MUS 123 - Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUS 124 - Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUS 125 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1
MUS 126 - Aural Skills II Credits: 1
MUS 211 - The History of Western Music I: Antiquity to the Baroque Period Credits: 3
MUS 212 - The History of Western Music II: The Baroque Period to the Late Nineteenth Century Credits: 3
MUS 223 - Music Theory III Credits: 3
MUS 224 - Music Theory IV Credits: 3
MUS 225 - Aural Skills III Credits: 1
MUS 226 - Aural Skills IV Credits: 1
MUS 317 - The History of Western Music III: Music Since 1900 Credits: 3
6 credits in upper division Music Theory or Music History courses (300 or 400 level)

Vocal Performance Major Required Courses

In addition to the Cores listed above, Vocal Performance students are required to take the following courses.

ENS 086 - Opera Workshop
(6 semesters)
MUP 1X - Vocal Coaching Credit: 1 (4 semesters)
MUP 2B - Performance Secondary Lessons Piano Credit:1 (2 Semesters)

MUP 096 - Vocal Studio Credits: 0 (8 semesters)
MUS 243 - Diction I Credits: 1
MUS 244 - Diction II Credits: 1
MUP 311 - Survey Vocal Literature I Credits: 2
MUP 312 - Survey of Vocal Literature II Credits: 2
MUS 371 - Choral Conducting Credits: 2
MUS 441 - Vocal Pedagogy I Credits: 3
MUP 461 - Studio Teaching I Credits: 1
MUP 462 - Vocal Performance Techniques Seminar Credits: 1
MUX 297 - Sophomore Recital Voice Band Orchestra Credits: 0
THA 140 - Acting I: Fundamentals Credits: 3

Foreign Language Requirement

Students must complete six credits in a Modern Foreign Language. May be two courses in the same language or two different languages.

Upper Division Music Electives

Elective Requirements by Program

Bachelor of Arts in Music - complete one upper division music elective from either Music Theory or Music History
Bachelor of Music in Composition - complete three upper division music electives
Bachelor of Music in Music Education - complete one upper division music elective from either Music Theory or Music History
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy - complete one upper division music elective (three credits)
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Voice) - complete one upper division music electives in Music Theory and one upper division elective in Music History
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Piano, Instrumental) - complete four upper division music electives; at least one must be in Music Theory and one must be in Music History

Upper Division Music Theory Electives
MUS 310 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 3
MUS 321 - Orchestration and Arranging Credits: 3
MUS 322 - Jazz Theory Credits: 3
MUS 323 - Modal and Tonal Counterpoint Credits: 3
MUS 417 - Special Topics in Music Theory Credits: 3
MUS 423 - Form and Analysis I Credits: 3
MUS 424 - Form and Analysis II Credits: 3
MUS 485 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
MUS 486 - Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Upper Division Music History Electives
MUS 303 - Jazz History Credits: 3
MUS 333 - Music and Gender Credits: 3
MUS 375 - The Liberal Art of Music Credits: 3
MUS 401 - Music Research and Writing Credits: 3
MUS 411 - Topics in Medieval/Renaissance Music History Credits: 3
MUS 412 - Topics in Baroque Music History Credits: 3
MUS 413 - Topics in Classical Era Music History Credits: 3
MUS 414 - Topics in Romantic Era Music History Credits: 3
MUS 415 - Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Music History Credits: 3
MUS 416 - Special Topics in Music History Credits: 3
MUS 418 - Special Topics in Jazz Credits: 3
MUS 450 - Musical Styles and Expression Credits: 3
MUS 460 - Evolution of Film Music Credits: 3
MUS 470 - Musical Borrowing Credits: 3
MUS 471 - Music and Magic in Western Culture Credits: 3
MUS 477 - Music and Culture in Austria and Germany Credits: 3
MUS 485 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
MUS 486 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3

Music Senior Experience

The culminating senior course for the BM in Music Performance is the Senior Recital Honors, an experiential learning course engaging students in demonstrating the practical application of knowledge and skills acquired in the study of applied music, music history, music theory and the liberal arts.

MUX 498 - Senior Recital Honors Voice Band Orchestra Credits: 0

Sample Program for Music Performance Major - Vocal

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
MUX 099 School of Music Orientation	0	ENGW 102 Argument and Research	3
ENGW 101 Exposition	3	MUS 124 Music Theory II	3
ACS 101 Academic and College Success	1	MUS 126 Aural Skills II	1
FYS - PEQ (1)	3	MUS.Q 104 Introduction to World Music PEQ (3)	3
PEQ (2)	3	PEQ (4)	3
MUS 123 Music Theory I	3	MUG 132 Piano Class II	1
MUS 125 Aural Skills I	1	MUS 243 Diction I	1
MUG 131 Piano Class I	1	MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2
Health & Wellness	0	MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0
ENS __ Major Ensemble	.5-1	ENS __ Major Ensemble	.5-1
MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2	MUX 019 Concert Attendance	0
MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0
MUX 019 Concert Attendance	0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	17.5	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	17.5

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
PEQ (5)	3	PEQ (6) Science plus Lab	4
THA 140 Acting I: Fundamentals	3	MUS 224 Music Theory IV	3
MUS 223 Music Theory III	3	MUS 226 Aural Skills IV	1
MUS 225 Aural Skills III	1	MUS 212 The History of Western Music II: The Baroque Period to the Late Nineteenth Century	3
MUG 231 Piano Class III	1	MUG 232 Piano Class IV	1
MUS 244 Diction II	1	MUX 297 Sophomore Recital Voice Band Orchestra	0
MUS 211 The History of Western Music I: Antiquity to the Baroque Period	3	MUS 272 Introduction to Conducting	1
MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2	MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2
ENS __ Major Ensemble	.5-1	MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0
ENS 086 Opera Workshop	0	ENS __ Major Ensemble (one only)	.5-1
MUX 019 Concert Attendance	0	ENS 086 Opera Workshop	0
MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0	MUX 019 Concert Attendance	0
		MUX 232 Keyboard Proficiency Exam	0
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	17.5	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15.5

JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
Foreign Language I (lab maybe required)	4	Integrative Studies (IS) - 1	3
MUS 317 The History of Western Music III: Music Since 1900	3	MUS 4__ Upper Division Music Theory Elective	3
MUS 371 Choral Conducting	2	MUP 312 Survey of Vocal Literature II	2
MUP 311 Survey Vocal Literature I	2	MUS 441 Vocal Pedagogy I	3
MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2	MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2
MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0	ENS __ Major Ensemble	.5-1
ENS __ Major Ensemble	.5-1	MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0
ENS 086 Opera Workshop	.5-1	MUP 1X Vocal Coaching	.5-1
MUP 1X Vocal Coaching	.5-1	ENS 086 Opera Workshop	.5-1
MUP 462 Vocal Performance Techniques Seminar	1
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15.5-17	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	14.5-16

SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester		Spring Semester
Foreign Language I (lab maybe required)	4	Integrative Studies (IS) - 3	3
Integrative Studies/DEIB (IS/DEIB) - 2	3	CME 050 Core Milestone Experience	0
MUS 4__ Upper Division Music Theory Elective	3	PEQ (7)	3
MUP 461 Studio Teaching I	1	PEQ (8)	3
MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2	MUP 1A Performance Primary Lessons	2
MUP 2B Performance Secondary Lessons (Piano)	1	MUP 2B Performance Secondary Lessons (Piano)	1
ENS __ Major Ensemble	.5-1	MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0
MUP 096 Vocal Studio	0	MUX 498 Senior Recital Honors Voice Band Orchestra	0
ENS 086 Opera Workshop	.5-1	ENS __ Major Ensemble	.5-1
MUP 1X Vocal Coaching	.5-1	ENS 086 Opera Workshop	.5-1
		MUP 1X Vocal Coaching	.5-1
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	15.5-17	TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS	13.5-15