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 Courses | ||
| MUS 111 | Materials of Music I | 2 |
| MUS 112 | Materials of Music II | 2 |
| MUS 121 | English Diction | 1 |
| MUS 122 | Italian Diction | 1 |
| MUS 123 | German Diction | 1 |
| MUS 124 | French Diction | 1 |
| MUS 128 | Aural Skills I | 2 |
| MUS 211 | Materials of Music III | 2 |
| MUS 212 | Materials of Music IV | 2 |
| MUS 225 | Aural Skills II | 2 |
| MUS 226 | Aural Skills III | 2 |
| MUS 232 | History of Western Music: Medieval to the Mid-19th Century | 4 |
| MUS 361 | World Musics | 4 |
| MUS 425 | Choral Conducting I | 2 |
| MUS 429 | Voice Repertoire | 2 |
| MUS 472 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Voice | 2 |
| MUS 482 | Senior Recital/Project | 2 |
| Contextual Studies Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 4 | |
| Contextual Studies I - Genre | ||
| Contextual Studies I - Period | ||
| Contextual Studies I - Topic | ||
| Select at least one of the following: | 4 | |
| Contextual Studies II - Genre | ||
| Contextual Studies II - Period | ||
| Contextual Studies II - Topic | ||
| Creative Applications | ||
| 2 credits from creative applications courses | 2 | |
| Counterpoint | ||
| Composition I | ||
| Orchestration | ||
| Music Technology I | ||
| Music Technology II | ||
| 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.