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BM in Music Performance: String Emphasis (77 hours)



This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this emphasis.

The bachelor of music degree in performance prepares the students for professional work as a performer, a studio teacher, or a combination of both. Some will pursue advanced work on the graduate level to prepare for a performance career or college teaching.

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  1. See the college advisement center for the application procedure for official acceptance into a specific degree program.
  2. Complete the following lower-division music core courses:
  3. Complete eight hours of the following:
      MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MUSIC 260R : Performance Instruction. (.5-2:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Music major status.
      DESCRIPTION: Private instruction and studio class.
      NOTE: From one to four hours of daily practice. Fee.

                  : Performance Instruction: Woodwinds.
                  : Performance Instruction: Harpsichord.
                  : Performance Instruction: Organ.
                  : Performance Instruction: Voice.
                  : Performance Instruction: Trumpet.
                  : Performance Instruction: Horn.
                  : Performance Instruction: Trombone.
                  : Performance Instruction: Tuba.
                  : Performance Instruction: Percussion.
                  : Performance Instruction: Piano.
                  : Performance Instruction: Recorder.
                  : Performance Instruction: Violin.
                  : Performance Instruction: Viola.
                  : Performance Instruction: Cello.
                  : Performance Instruction: Harp.
                  : Performance Instruction: Flute.
                  : Performance Instruction: Oboe.
                  : Performance Instruction: Clarinet.
                  : Performance Instruction: Bassoon.
                  : Performance Instruction: Saxophone.
                  : Performance Instruction: Synthesizer.
                  : Performance Instruction: Euphonium.
                  : Performance Instruction: Brass and Percussion.
                  : Performance Instruction: Strings.
                  : Performance Instruction: String Bass.
                  : Performance Instruction: Guitar.

  4. Complete 12 hours of the following:
      MUSIC 460R : Performance Instruction. (1.5-3:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MUSIC 460R : Performance Instruction. (1.5-3:1:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp
      PREREQUISITE: Major in performance; jury approval.
      DESCRIPTION: Advanced private instruction and studio class.
      NOTE: From three to five hours of daily practice. Fee.

                  : Performance Instruction: Trombone.
                  : Performance Instruction: Voice.
                  : Performance Instruction: Trumpet.
                  : Performance Instruction: Horn.
                  : Performance Instruction: Tuba.
                  : Performance Instruction: Harpsichord.
                  : Performance Instruction: Organ.
                  : Performance Instruction: Percussion.
                  : Performance Instruction: Piano.
                  : Performance Instruction: Recorder.
                  : Performance Instruction: Violin.
                  : Performance Instruction: Viola.
                  : Performance Instruction: Cello.
                  : Performance Instruction: Harp.
                  : Performance Instruction: Flute.
                  : Performance Instruction: Oboe.
                  : Performance Instruction: Clarinet.
                  : Performance Instruction: Bassoon.
                  : Performance Instruction: Saxophone.
                  : Performance Instruction: Euphonium.
                  : Performance Instruction: Woodwinds.
                  : Performance Instruction: Brass and Percussion.
                  : Performance Instruction: Strings.
                  : Performance Instruction: Conducting.
                  : Performance Instruction: String Bass.
                  : Performance Instruction: Guitar.

  5. Complete one hour of Category 1: Approved Large Ensembles (see General Information) each semester for eight semesters.
  6. Complete the following upper-division music core courses:
  7. Complete one course from the following:
  8. Complete one course from the following depending on instrument:
  9. Complete the following:
      MUSIC 406 : String Literature. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MUSIC 406 : String Literature. (2:2:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F odd years.
      PREREQUISITE: C- or higher in Music 306; acceptance into 360R or 460R, or instructor's consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Survey of literature, including research in field of concentration.

      MUSIC 470R : Studio Teaching Practicum. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      MUSIC 470R : Studio Teaching Practicum. (1:0:3) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W
      PREREQUISITE: completion of required pedagogy class or instructor's consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Applying pedagogical principles to teaching.

                  : Studio Teaching Flute.
                  : Studio Teaching Oboe.
                  : Studio Teaching Clarinet.
                  : Studio Teaching Bassoon.
                  : Studio Teaching Saxophone.
                  : Studio Teaching Horn.
                  : Studio Teaching Trumpet.
                  : Studio Teaching Trombone.
                  : Studio Teaching Tuba.
                  : Studio Teaching Percussion.
                  : Studio Teaching Harp.
                  : Studio Teaching Guitar.
                  : Studio Teaching Piano.
                  : Studio Teaching Organ.
                  : Studio Teaching Violin.
                  : Studio Teaching Viola.
                  : Studio Teaching Cello.
                  : Studio Teaching String Bass.

  10. Complete one course from the following:
  11. Complete four hours from the following:
  12. Complete two hours from the following:
  13. Harp students present a juried recital (Music 249) during the sophomore year. All students except harp students present a juried recital (Music 349) during the junior year. A juried senior recital (Music 449) is also required of all students.

    Recital: Enroll in 249 or 349 (0.0 credit hours) or 449 (1.0 credit hour) for the semester during which a recital is to be presented. Concurrent enrollment in appropriate performance instruction is required. A prerecital hearing is required at least three weeks before juried recitals. Contact the Harris Fine Arts Center Scheduling Office (D-359, south lobby of Pardoe Theatre) for further information.


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