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Performance – BM

Program Overview:

The Bachelor of Music in Performance is intended for music majors who desire a more rigorous and intensive focus on individual performance, both in studies and as a professional career. As such, courses have been designed to assist majors not only in developing their instrument, but in learning about literature, performance practice, and pedagogical approaches. Also included are courses in entrepreneurship, networking and self-promotion, preparation for auditions, and developing teaching studios and other forms of employment. The degree prepares students to understand and navigate the multi-faceted world of the professional musician, which includes preparing for graduate study and the beginning of their career.

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Program Requirements:


Overall Music Student Requirements

MUS 101Music Theory I

3

MUS 102Music Theory II

3

MUS 201Music Theory III

3

MUS 202Form/Analysis West/Non-W Music

3

MUS 260Introduction to Musical Style

3

MUS 301Music History 1

3

MUS 302Music History 2

3

MUS 103Ear Training and Solfege

2

MUS 104Ear Training and Solfege

2

MUS 203Adv Ear Train/Sol

2

MUS 204Adv Ear Train/Sol

2

MUS 281Keyboard Harmony 3

2

MUS 282Keyboard Harmony 4

2

MUS 484Piano Proficiency

0

MUS 221Instrumental Conducting

3

or

MUS 224Choral Conducting

3

MUS 100Repertoire

0

MUS 200Convocation

0

MUS 390Junior Recital

1

MUS 392Applied Music: Primary

2

MUS 422Perf and Audition Preparation

2

MUS 423Music Entrepreneurship

2

MUS 490Capstone Project

1

MUS 289Symphony Orchestra

0 or 1

MUS 290Symphonic Band

0 or 1

MUS 291Masterworks Chorale

0 or 1

MUS 292Wind Ensemble

0 or 1

Students must take Small Ensemble for 6 semesters at either 0 or 1 credit.

MUS 324Instrumental Literature

2

MUS 325Instrumental Pedagogy

2

MUS 327Chamber Music Literature

3

MUS 421Perf Styles and Improvisation

2

MUS 322Piano Pedagogy

2

MUS 323Piano Literature and Pedagogy

2

MUS 327Chamber Music Literature

3

MUS 421Perf Styles and Improvisation

2

MUS 326Vocal Literature

3

MUS 434Vocal Diction

2

MUS 435Vocal Pedagogy

2

MUS 436Advanced Vocal Diction

2

Culminating Academic Experiences:

MUS 490Capstone Project

1

Professional Accreditation:

Career Opportunities and Graduate Studies:

The New England Conservatory

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