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Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2014-2015 
    
Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music Performance (B.M.)


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This program provides training to prepare students for professional pursuits in the field of music. Because of its emphasis on performance skills, it is suitable for students planning performance careers, studio teaching or graduate study towards a teaching position at the college level. In addition to Gordon’s Core Curriculum and music survey classes, students will take courses focused on improving their interpretation and technique on their major instrument. Students pursuing the performance degree are required to prepare for and perform adjudicated solo recitals in their junior and senior years.

Requirements


Students pursuing this degree are required to earn a total of 136 credits.

Core Adjustments for Bachelor of Music in Performance


Music performance students receive the following core reductions unless they validate Language I or II (see details below).

Core Language Validation


If Language I is validated by a placement exam, the student in either the music education or performance program must complete one of the courses waived above. If both Language I and II are validated, the student must complete two of the courses waived above.

Music Performance


Students majoring in music performance must complete the following music courses: ✢

Ensemble Requirement


Eight semesters of ensemble participation are required. The following ensembles may be applied:

Note:


✢ Further requirements and information are outlined in the Music Student Handbook.

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