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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 piano. 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 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:

  • MUG 398 - Performance Studio Credits: 1 (4 semesters)

Elective Courses for Music Performance Major - Piano


From the list below, students select four upper division music electives; two should be music history courses, two should be music theory courses.

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:

Junior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 3
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ )Credits: 1
  • Performance Major (MUP 5_) Credits: 6
  • Upper Division Music Theory (300/400 level) Credits: 3
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
  • MUG 398 - Performance Studio - Piano Credits: 1 (2 semesters)
  • Performance minor (MUP 2V/2L organ/harpsichord) Credits: 2

As well as:

Senior Year


  • Perspectives I Credits: 3
  • Perspectives II Credits: 9
  • Upper Division Music History (300/400 level) Credits: 6
  • Upper Division Music (300/400 level) Credits: 3
  • Performance Major (MUP 5_ ) Credits: 6
  • Major Ensemble (ENS 08_ ) Credits: 1
  • Concert Attendance (MUS 019) 2 semesters
  • MUG 398 - Performance Studio - Piano Credits: 1 (2 semesters)

As well as:

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