Nov 23, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performance, Wind, String or Percussion Applied Emphasis (B.M.)


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

Instrumental: Garrick Zoeter, Professor of Music
Armstrong Hall, Room 17, (540) 665-4522, gzoeter@su.edu

Keyboard: Alexander Bernstein, Assistant Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 200, (540) 665-4600, abernste13@su.edu

 

The Bachelor of Music in Performance curriculum is designed for the exceptionally talented performer seeking a career as a concert artist. 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:

  • design, develop and complete collaborative projects appropriate to their discipline and career goals;
  • perform diverse repertoire with advanced levels of musicianship in solo and ensemble settings;
  • integrate knowledge of music theory, musical analysis and historical musical developments into the preparation and performance of repertoire; and
  • demonstrate entrepreneurial and technological skills required for the 21st Century classical performer.

Course and Credit Requirements


1st Year – Fall


Total: 16.5 credits


1st Year – Spring


Total: 16.5 credits


2nd Year – Fall


Total: 15 credits


2nd Year – Spring


Total: 3 credits

Total: 15 credits


3rd Year – Fall


Chamber Music Elective


Select from:

Total: 16 credits


3rd Year – Spring


Chamber Music Elective


Select from:

Total: 14 credits


4th Year – Fall


Chamber Music Elective


Select from:

Total: 14 credits


4th Year – Spring


Chamber Music Elective


Select from:

Total: 13.5 credits


Degree Total: 120.5 credits


*Minimum grade of “C” required.

^Piano Proficiency Examination offered.

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


Chamber Music Electives

Students’ placement in chamber ensembles is determined by the applied major instrument and by the instrumental faculty and Chamber Music Coordinator.