Major Requirements
The requirements for a major in voice leading to a Bachelor of Music degree are 50 credits in music plus 30 credits in private instruction and ensemble participation plus up to 32 credits in supporting non-music courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Core Courses | ||
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 1 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 1 |
| MUS 115 | Rhythm Performance and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 116 | Tonal Singing and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 121 | English Diction | 1 |
| MUS 122 | Italian Diction | 1 |
| MUS 123 | German Diction | 1 |
| MUS 124 | French Diction | 1 |
| MUS 211 | Tonal Theory | 4 |
| MUS 222 | Music In/As Social Life | 4 |
| MUS 232 | History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century | 4 |
| MUS 315 | Post-Tonal Theory and History | 4 |
| MUS 363 | Global Materials and Processes | 4 |
| MUS 425 | Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| MUS 429 | Voice Repertoire | 2 |
| MUS 450 | Technology Capstone | 4 |
| MUS 472 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Voice | 2 |
| MUS 482 | Senior Recital/Project | 2 |
| Contextual Studies Courses | ||
| Select at least one of the following: | 4 | |
| Contextual Studies II - Genre | ||
| Contextual Studies II - Period | ||
| Contextual Studies II - Topic | ||
| Music Electives | ||
| 6 credits from music elective courses | 6 | |
| Language Courses | ||
| Proficiency in French at the level of 112 | 4-8 | |
| Proficiency in German at the level of 112 | 4-8 | |
| Theatre Courses | ||
| THR 127 | Elements of Acting | 4 |
| Non-Music Electives | ||
| 12 credits from non-music elective courses | 12 | |
| Private Instruction | ||
| MUS 261 | Voice (four 2-credit courses) | 8 |
| MUS 461 | Voice (four 4-credit courses) | 16 |
| MUS 266 | Piano (six 1-credit courses) | 6 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Eight semesters in ensemble 1 | 0 | |
| Recitals | ||
| Six student recitals: 2 | ||
One appearance each semester in a general student, or studio class, recital in the major instrument in the first and sophomore years | ||
A half-recital in the major instrument in the junior year | ||
A full senior recital in the major instrument | ||
| Total Hours | 104-112 | |
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Participation in an appropriate ensemble as designated by the music faculty and as related to the major area of study is required each semester of enrollment.
Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree. See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.
Suggested Four-Year Plan
The four-year plan detailed below is a suggested coursework sequence. This plan may need to be adapted based on course offerings as well as individual student circumstances, such as transfer credit and study away experiences.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| FYS 110 | Engaged Citizenship Seminar | 4 |
| COM 110 or ENG 110 |
Communicating to Engage or Writing to Engage |
4 |
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 1 |
| MUS 115 | Rhythm Performance and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 116 | Tonal Singing and Hearing | 1 |
| MUS 121 | English Diction | 1 |
| MUS 122 | Italian Diction | 1 |
| MUS 130 | Class Piano I (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| MUS 261 | Voice | 2 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COM 110 or ENG 110 |
Communicating to Engage or Writing to Engage |
4 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 1 |
| MUS 123 | German Diction | 1 |
| MUS 124 | French Diction | 1 |
| MUS 222 | Music In/As Social Life | 4 |
| MUS 131 | Class Piano II (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| MUS 261 | Voice | 2 |
| WELL 110 | Engaging in Lifelong Wellness | 1 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUS 211 or MUS 232 |
Tonal Theory or History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century |
4 |
| REL 200 | Christianity and Religious Diversity | 4 |
| FREN 111 or GER 111 |
French to Engage the World I or German to Engage the World I |
4 |
| MUS 230 | Class Piano III (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| MUS 261 | Voice | 2 |
| WELL 111 | Engaging in a Balanced Life | 1 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUS 232 or MUS 211 |
History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century or Tonal Theory |
4 |
| MUS 425 | Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| FREN 112 or GER 112 |
French to Engage the World II or German to Engage the World II |
4 |
| THR 127 | Elements of Acting | 4 |
| MUS 231 | Class Piano IV (or Piano Lessons) | 1 |
| MUS 261 | Voice | 2 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUS 363 or MUS 315 |
Global Materials and Processes or Post-Tonal Theory and History |
4 |
| GER 111 or FREN 111 |
German to Engage the World I or French to Engage the World I |
4 |
| MUS 429 | Voice Repertoire * | 2 |
| Music Elective | 2 | |
| Non-Music Elective | ||
| MUS 461 | Voice | 4 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUS 315 or MUS 363 |
Post-Tonal Theory and History or Global Materials and Processes |
4 |
| GER 112 or FREN 112 |
German to Engage the World II or French to Engage the World II |
4 |
| Non-Music Elective | 4 | |
| MUS 461 | Voice | 4 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUS 450 | Technology Capstone (or MUS 4xx - Contextual Studies II) | 4 |
| REL 3xx (or Non-Music Elective) | 4 | |
| MUS 472 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Voice * | 2 |
| Music Elective | 2 | |
| MUS 461 | Voice | 4 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUS 4xx - Contextual Studies II (or MUS 450 - Technology Capstone) | 4 | |
| Non-Music Elective (or REL 3xx) | 4 | |
| MUS 482 | Senior Recital/Project | 2 |
| Music Elective | 2 | |
| MUS 461 | Voice | 4 |
| Ensemble | ||
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
*can be taken junior or senior year depending on department offerings