May 22, 2025

2026-2027 UWYO New Catalog

Music Performance, B.M.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The BM in Performance is a professional degree intended to prepare students for graduate school as well as a career in performing music. Acceptance to the program is by audition only.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 (U5C1) (COM1) Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 (U5C2) (COM2) Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 (U5C3) (COM3) Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning (U5Q) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) (U5PN) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) (U5PN) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) (U5H) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) (U5H) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution (U5V) Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3
Note: FYS courses have been paused. 3 hours from any additional USP designated courses is still required.

A&S Core

A&S Diversity - 3 Credits

A&S Global - 3 Credits

B.M. Performance, Vocal Emphasis: 120 Total Hours

Music Core: 54 Credits

Ensembles: 1 per semester, minimum 8 Credits / Units: 8
MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV Credits: 1
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency Credits: 0
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
Applied lessons are required each semester of residency:

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 4 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 4 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 4 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 4 Credits Credits / Units: 16

MUSC 4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 3500 - Junior Recital Credits: 0
MUSC 4590 - Senior Recital Credits: 2

Vocal Emphasis: 6 Credits

MUSC 2320 - Diction for Singers I Credits: 2
MUSC 2325 - Diction for Singers II Credits: 2
MUSC 4635 - Vocal Pedagogy Credits: 2

Upper Division Music Electives: 16 Credits

MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3
MUSC 3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC 4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC 4040 - Composition Credits: 2
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4360 - Fundamentals of Audio for Music Production Credits: 3

B.M. Performance, Keyboard Emphasis: 120 Hours Total

Music Core: 56 Hours

MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
Students must be enrolled in Convocation every semester they are enrolled, maximum of 8.
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV Credits: 1
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency Credits: 0
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
Applied lessons are required each semester of residency:

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 4 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 4 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 4 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 4 Credits
Credits / Units: 16
MUSC 4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 4040 - Composition Credits: 2
MUSC 1280 - Collaborative Piano I Credits: 1-2
Ensembles: MUSC 1280 is intended for freshman and sophomores; MUSC 3280 is intended for juniors and seniors. You must be registered for a minimum of one ensemble per semester. Credits / Units: 8
MUSC 3280 - Collaborative Piano II Credits: 1-2
MUSC 3500 - Junior Recital Credits: 0
MUSC 4590 - Senior Recital Credits: 2

Keyboard Emphasis: 5 Credits

MUSC 4625 - Piano Pedagogy Credits: 2
MUSC 4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3

Upper Division Music Electives: 17 Hours

MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3
MUSC 3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC 4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4360 - Fundamentals of Audio for Music Production Credits: 3

B.M. Performance, String Emphasis: 120 Total Hours

Music Core: 56 Credits

Ensembles: 1 per semester, minimum 8 Credits / Units: 8
MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
Students must be enrolled in Convocation every semester they are enrolled, maximum of 8.
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV Credits: 1
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency Credits: 0
Class Piano 1-4 is highly recommended for students with little or no piano experience. All music majors must pass a piano proficiency test during their sophomore year (MUSC 2395). If a student opts not to take Class Piano, then four (4) hours of elective credits must be taken to ensure 120 hours for graduation.
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
Applied lessons are required each semester of residency:

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 4 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 4 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 4 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 4 Credits Credits / Units: 16
MUSC 4040 - Composition Credits: 2
MUSC 4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 3500 - Junior Recital Credits: 0
MUSC 4590 - Senior Recital Credits: 2

String Emphasis: 4 Credits

MUSC 4615 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credits: 2
MUSC 4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3

Upper Division Music Electives: 18 Credits

MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3
MUSC 3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC 4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4360 - Fundamentals of Audio for Music Production Credits: 3

B.M. Performance, Winds & Percussion Emphasis: 120 Total Hours

Music Core: 58 Credits

Ensembles: 1 per semester, minimum 8 Credits / Units: 8
MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
Students must be enrolled in Convocation every semester they are enrolled, maximum of 8.
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV Credits: 1
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
Applied lessons are required each semester of residency:

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 4 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 4 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 4 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 4 Credits
Credits / Units: 16
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I Credits: 1
AND
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II Credits: 1
OR
MUSC 2390 - Piano Literacy Exam Credits: 0 All Performance majors with a Wind and Percussion Emphaisis must pass the Piano Literacy Exam (MUSC 2390) during their sophomore year OR pass Class Piano 1 & 2 with a B or better. If a student opts not to take Class Piano, then two (2) hours of elective credits must be taken to ensure 120 hours for graduation.
MUSC 4040 - Composition Credits: 2
MUSC 4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 3500 - Junior Recital Credits: 0
MUSC 4590 - Senior Recital Credits: 2

Instrumental Emphasis: 2 Credits

MUSC 4615 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credits: 2

Upper Division Music Electives: 18 Credits

MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3
MUSC 3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4000 - Careers in Music Credits: 2
MUSC 4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4360 - Fundamentals of Audio for Music Production Credits: 3

B.M Performance: Jazz Emphasis

Music Core: 56 Credits

Students must complete at least one ensemble per semester enrolled, total 8.
MUSC 0200 - Music Convocation Credits: 0
Students must complete 8 semesters of Convocation, 1 each semester they are in residence.
MUSC 1290 - Class Piano I Credits: 1
MUSC 1295 - Class Piano II Credits: 1
MUSC 1030 - Written Theory I Credits: 3
MUSC 1035 - Aural Theory I Credits: 1
MUSC 1040 - Written Theory II Credits: 3
MUSC 1045 - Aural Theory II Credits: 1
MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III Credits: 3
MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III Credits: 1
MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV Credits: 3
MUSC 1003 - Historical Perspectives in Music I Credits: 3
MUSC 2050 - Historical Perspectives in Music II Credits: 3
MUSC 2055 - Historical Perspectives III Credits: 3
MUSC 4070 - Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 3255 - Sophomore Qualifying Performance Jury Credits: 0
One hour of Applied Lessons on the students major instrument must be taken every semester starting at the 2000 level:

MUSC 2*** Applied Lessons II: 4 Credits

MUSC 3*** Applied Lessons III: 4 Credits

MUSC 4*** Applied Lessons IV: 4 Credits

MUSC 5*** Applied Lessons V: 4 Credits

Total Credits / Units: 16

Jazz Emphasis: 13 Credits

MUSC 3025 - Fundamentals of Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4020 - Advanced Jazz Improvisation Credits: 2
MUSC 4025 - Jazz Composition and Arranging Credits: 2
MUSC 4350 - History and Literature of Jazz Credits: 3
MUSC 4380 - Jazz Techniques Credits: 2
MUSC 4615 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credits: 2

Upper Division Music Electives: 9 Credits

MUSC 3015 - Introduction to Global Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4315 - America’s Ethnic Music Credits: 3
MUSC 4330 - Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
MUSC 4490 - History of Rock and Roll Credits: 3
MUSC 4650 - Keyboard Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4651 - String Solo Literature Credits: 3
MUSC 4750 - Marching Band Techniques Credits: 1
MUSC 4780 - Instrumental Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4790 - Choral Conducting and Repertory Credits: 2
MUSC 4990 - Topics in: Credits: 1‑12
MUSC 5035 - Advanced Theory Credits: 3

Music Performance, B.M.

University Studies Program

A&S Core

B.M. Performance, Vocal Emphasis: 120 Total Hours

Music Core: 54 Credits

Vocal Emphasis: 6 Credits

Upper Division Music Electives: 16 Credits

B.M. Performance, Keyboard Emphasis: 120 Hours Total

Music Core: 56 Hours

Keyboard Emphasis: 5 Credits

Upper Division Music Electives: 17 Hours

B.M. Performance, String Emphasis: 120 Total Hours

Music Core: 56 Credits

String Emphasis: 4 Credits

Upper Division Music Electives: 18 Credits

B.M. Performance, Winds & Percussion Emphasis: 120 Total Hours

Music Core: 58 Credits

Instrumental Emphasis: 2 Credits

Upper Division Music Electives: 18 Credits

B.M Performance: Jazz Emphasis

Music Core: 56 Credits

Jazz Emphasis: 13 Credits

Upper Division Music Electives: 9 Credits

General Electives: 6 Credits