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Nov 21, 2024
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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music Performance Major - Instrumental (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 the repertoire for the primary instrument, and an overview of the ensemble literature associated with the 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 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
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree must take the following: Required Courses for Music Performance Major - Instrumental (Guitar, Band, String)
In addition to the Cores listed above, Instrumental Performance students are required to take the following courses:
- MUP 2_ - 2 Semesters of Secondary Instrument Lessons
- ENS 0_ - Minor Ensemble 6 semesters
Elective Courses for Music Performance Major - Instrumental (Guitar, Band, String)
From the list below, students select four upper division music electives; two should be history courses, two should be theory courses. Performance Electives - Instrumental
- Choir, band, orchestra, jazz band, jazz choir, opera workshop, chamber ensembles (ENS 0_)
- Secondary lessons (MUP 2_) 2 semesters
Music Senior Experience
The Music Senior Experience offers 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 reflection upon the integration of music and the liberal arts tradition. Sample Program for Music Performance Major - Instrumental
Freshman Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 6
- Performance Major (MUP 5_ ) Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
As well as: Sophomore Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 6
- Performance Major (MUP 5_ ) Credits: 2
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
- Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0 2 semesters
- Physical Education (two semesters) Credits: 0
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
As well as: Junior Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 3
- Perspectives II Credits: 3
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ )Credits: 1
- Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0 2 semesters
- Performance Major (MUP 5_ ) Credits: 2
- Performance Minor (MUP 2_ ) Credits: 2
- Upper Division Music Theory (300/400 level) Credits: 6
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
As well as: Senior Year
- Perspectives I Credits: 3
- Perspectives II Credits: 6
- Upper Division Music History (300/400 level) Credits: 3
- Upper Division Music Theory Elective (300/400 level) Credits: 3
- Performance Major (MUP 5_ ) Credits: 6
- Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
- Minor Ensemble (ENS ___ ) Credits: 0 2 semesters
- Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
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