Music Performance, B.M.

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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 Requirements

The University Studies Program 2015

FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3

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 the Music of the World’s Peoples 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 the Music of the World’s Peoples 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 the Music of the World’s Peoples 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 the Music of the World’s Peoples 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