Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Performance (Voice)
The Bachelor of Music Degree with a Concentration in Performance (voice) prepares a student for a career in vocal performance. Students complete eight semesters of applied music with recitals in the fourth, sixth, and eighth semesters and participate in choral ensembles and opera workshop. Proficiency requirements for graduation in this concentration include the development of advanced performance skills which meet professional standards, knowledge of vocal repertoire, and pedagogical knowledge and skills required to teach voice.
| Credit Hours | |
| General Studies |
36 |
| VSU General Education Program |
33 |
| One semester of foreign language fulfills the humanities elective requirement. Second semester of foreign language | 3 |
| Required Music Courses | 36 |
| MUSI 105 Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUSI 106 Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUSI 155 Technology for Musicians | 2 |
| MUSI 181 Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUSI 182 Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUSI 183 Aural Skills I | 1 |
| MUSI 184 Aural Skills II | 1 |
| MUSI 205 Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUSI 206 Class Piano IV | 1 |
| MUSI 210 Piano Proficiency Exam | 0 |
| MUSI 281 Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUSI 282 Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUSI 283 Aural Skills III | 1 |
| MUSI 284 Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| MUSI 285 Music History I | 3 |
| MUSI 286 Music History II | 3 |
| MUSI 287 Elementary Conducting | 2 |
| MUSI 290 Music History III | 3 |
| MUSI 381 Counterpoint | 3 |
| Performance Requirements | 24 |
| MUSA 112/312 Applied Voice Major (2 credit hours, 8 semesters) | 16 |
| MUSA 117/317 Seminar (8 semesters) | 0 |
| MUSI 280 Sophomore Recital | 0 |
| MUSI 380 Junior Recital | 0 |
| MUSI 480 Senior Recital | 0 |
| MUSE 111/311 Concert Choir (1credit hour, 8 semesters) | 8 |
| Voice Performance Concentration | 14 |
| MUSI 288 Vocal Diction I | 2 |
| MUSI 289 Vocal Diction II | 2 |
| MUSI 373 Opera Workshop (1 credit hour, 4 semesters) | 2 |
| MUSI 481 Dramatic Music | 2 |
| MUSI 483 Voice Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUSI 485 Art Song | 2 |
| Music Electives | 4 |
| Unrestricted Electives | 6 |
| Degree Total | 120 |
Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Performance (Voice) Courses