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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Performance Major - Piano (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


  • MUS 019 - Concert Attendance Credits: 0 (4 semesters)
  • MUS 099 - Music Department Orientation Credits: 0
  • MUP __ - 20 credit hours of applied music
  • ENS 08_ - 8 semesters of major ensembles
  • Minimum 6 credits in upper division Music Theory or History and Literature courses

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:

  • MUP 1B Primary Piano Lessons (20 credits total)
  • MUP 2V or 2L Performance Secondary Lessons (2 credits total)

Performance Electives - Piano


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