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Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performance, Piano Applied Emphasis (B.M.)


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Vocal: Byron Jones, Associate Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 142, (540) 665-4599, bjones@su.edu

Instrumental: Timothy Roberts, Professor of Music
Armstrong Hall, Room 18B, (540) 665-5566, troberts3@su.edu,

Keyboard: John O’Conor, Distinguished Artist-in-Residence and Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 212, (540) 665-4628, joconor@su.edu

 

The Bachelor of Music in Performance curriculum is designed for the exceptionally talented performer seeking a career as a concert artist, and/or teaching in higher education, or as an independent music teacher. Exacting standards are required for such a career and performance students should plan to continue study at the graduate level.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Music in Performance will be able to:

  • demonstrate musicianship and the ability to perform a wide range of repertoire in solo and ensemble performances at a superior level;
  • demonstrate knowledge of music theory and music history;
  • demonstrate knowledge of career options for a classical performer/teacher;
  • demonstrate entrepreneurial and technologic skills required for the 21st Century classical performer/teacher.

Course and Credit Requirements


1st Year – Fall


Total: 15 credits


1st Year – Spring


Total: 14 credits


2nd Year – Fall


Total: 15.5 credits


2nd Year – Spring


Total: 14.5 credits


3rd Year – Fall


Total: 3 credits

Total: 15.5 credits


3rd Year – Spring


Total: 16 credits


4th Year – Fall


Total: 16.5 credits


4th Year – Spring


Total: 14.5 credits


Degree Total: 121.5 credits


*Minimum grade of “C” required.

(ALT) Offered on alternating schedule; consult with advisor.

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