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Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020

Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performance, Voice Applied Emphasis (B.M.)

Vocal: Kathryn Green, Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 238, (540) 665-4556, kgreen@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

APVO 103 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 105 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills I Credit(s): 1.5 ^{^}
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 263 Singer’s Diction I Credit(s): 1
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 101 Introduction to Music Theory Credit(s): 3 * (Creative Expression Sphere)
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
ENG 101 Composition Credit(s): 3 (Oral and Communicative Literacies Region)
FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar Credit(s): 3

Total: 16.5 credits

1st Year – Spring

APVO 103 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 106 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills II Credit(s): 1.5
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 264 Singer’s Diction II Credit(s): 1
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 102 Diatonic Harmony and Simple Forms Credit(s): 3 *
MUTC 109 Ear Training I Credit(s): 2 *
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Quantitative Literacy Region Elective Credit(s): 3

Total: 15.5 credits

2nd Year – Fall

APVO 203 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 205 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills III Credit(s): 1.5
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 270 Opera Studio Credit(s): 1
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 201 Chromatic Harmony and Compound Forms Credit(s): 3
MUTC 208 Ear Training II Credit(s): 2 *
PALM 312 Arts Marketing and Audience Engagement Credit(s): 3
PRF 201 Health Issues for Artists Credit(s): 0.5
Foreign Language Elective - German Credit(s): 3

Total: 18.5 credits

2nd Year – Spring

APVO 203 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCP 206 Basic Piano and Keyboard Harmony Skills IV Credit(s): 1.5
MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 202 Post-Tonal Theory Credit(s): 2
MUTC 209 Ear Training III Credit(s): 2
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
TH 113 Basic Acting for Non-Majors I Credit(s): 3 (Oral and Communicative Literacies Region)
Foreign Language Elective - German Credit(s): 3

Total: 16.5 credits

3rd Year – Fall

APVO 303 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCH 101 Applied Coaching Credit(s): 1.5 *
MUCO 361 Beginning Choral and Instrumental Conducting Credit(s): 1.5 *
MULT 211 Core Western Music History I Credit(s): 3 (Social and Behavioral Science Region)
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Foreign Language Elective - French Credit(s): 3

Vocal Performance Elective

Select from:

MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 370 Opera Theatre Ensemble Credit(s): 2
MUPP 371 Chamber Opera Production Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1

Total: 14 credits

3rd Year – Spring

APVO 303 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCH 101 Applied Coaching Credit(s): 1.5 *
MULT 212 Core Western Music History II Credit(s): 3 (Cultural Understanding Region)
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 341 Half Recital Credit(s): 1 *
MUPP 355 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy Credit(s): 2 ^(ALT)
MUPP 400 The Performer in the 21st Century Credit(s): 1
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Foreign Language Elective - French Credit(s): 3

Vocal Performance Elective

Select from:

MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 370 Opera Theatre Ensemble Credit(s): 2
MUPP 371 Chamber Opera Production Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1

Total: 16.5 credits

4th Year – Fall

APVO 403 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCH 201 Applied Coaching Credit(s): 1.5 *
MULT 433 Survey of Vocal Literature Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
MUTC 403 Analysis and Forms Credit(s): 3
Natural Sciences Region Elective Credit(s): 3

Vocal Performance Elective

Select from:

MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 370 Opera Theatre Ensemble Credit(s): 2
MUPP 371 Chamber Opera Production Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1

Total: 15 credits

4th Year – Spring

APVO 403 Applied Voice Credit(s): 3 *
APCH 201 Applied Coaching Credit(s): 1.5 *
MULT 420 Opera Literature Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
MUPP 300 Performance Seminar: Voice Credit(s): 0.5
MUPP 440 Full Recital Credit(s): 2 *
Ethical Reasoning Region Elective Credit(s): 3

Vocal Performance Elective

Select from:

MUEN Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUPP 370 Opera Theatre Ensemble Credit(s): 2
MUPP 371 Chamber Opera Production Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1

Total: 14 credits

Degree Total: 126.5 credits

*Minimum grade of “C” required.

^Piano Proficiency Examination offered.

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

Language Requirements

A minimum of four semesters of foreign language are required. Students must register for Beginning Italian I if offered; otherwise, two semesters of French and two semesters of German are required.

Vocal Performance Electives

Students’ placement in the opera, chamber opera or ensembles will be decided by audition. Enrollment is required each semesters of the junior and senior years.

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Performance, Voice Applied Emphasis (B.M.)

Program Outcomes

Course and Credit Requirements

1st Year – Fall

Total: 16.5 credits

1st Year – Spring

Total: 15.5 credits

2nd Year – Fall

Total: 18.5 credits

2nd Year – Spring

Total: 16.5 credits

3rd Year – Fall

Vocal Performance Elective

Total: 14 credits

3rd Year – Spring

Vocal Performance Elective

Total: 16.5 credits

4th Year – Fall

Vocal Performance Elective

Total: 15 credits

4th Year – Spring

Vocal Performance Elective

Total: 14 credits

Degree Total: 126.5 credits

Language Requirements

Vocal Performance Electives