Music Performance Specialization

This specialization is designed for students who aspire to be music performers. This specialization should be coupled with the Music Major. 

Music Theory Coursework

MUS-101Introduction to Music Theory and Sound Studies

3 credits

MUS-101LAural Skills

1 credit

MUS-200Diatonic Harmony through Counterpoint

3 credits

MUS-201Seminar in Chromatic Harmony

3 credits

MUS-20220th-Century Styles

3 credits

MUS-425Musical Form and Analysis

2 credits

Music Electives

Students are encouraged to select the following for their music electives (counted in the music major).

Music Theory/Composition: MUS-301 and MUS-350
Vocal Performance: MUS-215, MUS-238, MUS-239, and MUS-333
String Performance: MUS-337 and MUS-443
Band Performance: MUS-350

Students are encouraged to consider whether other courses outside MUS may be beneficial for their musical studies, such as foreign language study, courses in theatre, or courses in literature.

Professional and Performance Skills

MUS-220Introduction to Music Technology

1 credit

MUS-341Beginning Conducting

2 credits

MUS-355Studio Teaching and Organization

1 credit

MUS-490Senior Recital

1-3 credits

MUS-497Internship

1-3 credits

MUSAP-131Keyboard Skills for Music Educators I

1 credit

An additional 2 semesters (1 credit) of MUSAP are required beyond the music major for a total of 8 semesters (4 credits). Students must reach 400-level applied lessons to complete the specialization.

An additional 2 semesters (2 credits) of ensembles (MUS-120–MUS-129) are required beyond the music major for a total of 8 semesters (8 credits).

An additional 4 semesters (0 credits) of MUS-001 are required beyond the music major for a total of 8 semesters (0 credits).

Total Credit Hours: 43