Vocal Performance, BM (VOCP)

The Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance prepares students to pursue a singing career while providing the foundation in music essential to the professional musician.

University Requirements

Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

Theory

MUST 111 - Elementary Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training Credit Hours: 1
MUST 112 - Elementary Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training Credit Hours: 1
MUST 131 - Elementary Theory I: Analysis and Keyboard Credit Hours: 3
MUST 132 - Elementary Theory II: Analysis and Keyboard Credit Hours: 3
MUST 211 - Advanced Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training Credit Hours: 1
MUST 212 - Advanced Theory: Sight Singing and Ear Training Credit Hours: 1
MUST 231 - Advanced Theory I: Analysis and Keyboard Credit Hours: 3
MUST 232 - Advanced Music Theory II: Analysis and Keyboard Credit Hours: 3
MUST 331 - Counterpoint Credit Hours: 2
MUST 332 - Forms and Analysis Credit Hours: 1

Music Specialization Skills

MUSE 334 - Beginning Conducting Credit Hours: 2

Musicology

MUSM 131 - Music in World Cultures Credit Hours: 2 *
MUSM 132 - Music Literature Credit Hours: 2 *
MUSM 432 - Music History II: 1750-the Present Credit Hours: 3
MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music History and Theory Credit Hours: 1 (capstone course)
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Recital Seminar

Eight semesters, credit or non-credit Credit Hours: 0

Performance Ensemble

Each semester, credit or non-credit Credit Hours: 0

Total: 26 Credit Hours

Vocal Concentration

Major concentration (major lessons)

MPVM Credit Hours: 24

Minor Concentration

(non-major lessons) Credit Hours: 4

Concepts of Vocal Performance

MUSE 336 - Concepts of Vocal Performance Credit Hours: 3
MUSM 331 - Solo Vocal Literature Credit Hours: 3
MUSM 439 - Opera History Credit Hours: 3

Vocal Diction

MUSC 217 - English and Italian Diction Credit Hours: 1
MUSC 218 - French and German Diction Credit Hours: 1

Opera Workshop

Four semesters, credit or non-credit
MPEV 302 - Opera Workshop Credit Hours: 0

Total: 39 Credit Hours

Arrange selections to ensure ≥33 advanced hours.

Supplement for Major

Bible

MUSM 431 - Music History I: Antiquity to 1750 Credit Hours: 3 * (capstone and writing-intensive course)
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Total: 0 Credit Hours

Electives

Electives - 7 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

Pass the piano proficiency exam, sophomore proficiency exam, and present junior and senior recitals.

Minimum grade in each required music course: C
Minimum GPA in major: 2.25
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.