Performance—Classical—Voice, B.M.*
Program Status: Discontinued (No New Admissions)
This program is not accepting external or internal applications. Students currently enrolled or previously admitted should consult with an advisor regarding available options, including alternative programs and, where applicable, pathways to complete remaining requirements subject to applicable institutional requirements and approvals.
Completion of this major prepares one for a career as a vocal performer (solo or ensemble), voice teacher, or choral conductor. Continued study may include a master’s degree vocal performance or choral conducting.
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Audition is required to be admitted into the program.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 in music courses is required.
- All applied instructions need to be taken with chamber music, large ensemble and music seminar.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted Courses | ||
| MDT 167 | World Music | 3 |
| MDT 329 | Music History before 1750 | 3 |
| MDT 166 | Exploring Western Music | 3 |
| MDT 330 | Music History after 1750 | 3 |
| MDT 5XX Advance Music History course | 3 | |
| MDT 121 (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters) | 4 | |
| MDT 122 | Applied Music I | 1.5 |
| MDT 123 | Applied Music II | 1.5 |
| MDT 222 | Applied Music III | 1.5 |
| MDT 223 | Applied Music IV | 1.5 |
| MDT 322 | Applied Music V | 1.5 |
| MDT 324 | Applied Music VI | 1.5 |
| MDT 422 | Applied Music VII | 1.5 |
| MDT 424 | Applied Music VIII | 1.5 |
| MDT 131 | Harmony I | 2 |
| MDT 133 | Harmony II | 2 |
| MDT 231 | Harmony III | 2 |
| MDT 233 | Harmony IV | 2 |
| MDT 132 | Ear-Training I | 2 |
| MDT 134 | Ear-Training II | 2 |
| MDT 232 | Ear-Training III | 2 |
| MDT 234 | Ear-Training IV | 2 |
| MDT 337 | Form & Analysis | 2 |
| MDT 338 | Instrumental & Vocal Arranging | 2 |
| MDT 342 | 18th-Century Counterpoint | 2 |
| MDT 135 | Keyboard Method I | 1 |
| MDT 136 | Keyboard Method II | 1 |
| MDT 235 | Keyboard Method III | 1 |
| MDT 236 | Keyboard Method IV | 1 |
| MDT 346 | Choral Conducting | 1 |
| MDT 345 | Instrumental Conducting | 1 |
| MDT 259 | Musical Composition | 2 |
| MDT 220 | Diction for Singers | 3 |
| MDT 137 | Vocal Literature | 1 |
| MDT 511 | Vocal Pedagogy | 3 |
| MDT 268 | Computer Music I | 3 |
| MDT 153/154 | Concert Chorale (0.5 credit/semester for 8 semesters) | 0.5 |
| MDT 173 | Opera Workshop (0.5 credit/semester for 4 semesters) | 0.5 |
| MDT 174 | Opera Workshop (1 credit/semester for 4 semesters) | 1 |
| LANG 105 | Elementary French I | 3 |
| LANG 107 | Elementary Italian I | 3 |
| LANG 119 | Elementary German I | 3 |
| Total: 92 credits | ||
| *When registered in Applied it is mandatory to also register MDT 121, small ensemble, and large ensemble in the same semester. | ||
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 122 | Applied Music I | 1.5 |
| MDT 131 | Harmony I | 2 |
| MDT 132 | Ear-Training I | 2 |
| MDT 135 | Keyboard Method I | 1 |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 173 | Opera Workshop | 0.5 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 167 | World Music | 3 |
| MDT 123 | Applied Music II | 1.5 |
| MDT 133 | Harmony II | 2 |
| MDT 134 | Ear-Training II | 2 |
| MDT 136 | Keyboard Method II | 1 |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 173 | Opera Workshop | 0.5 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 173 | Opera Workshop | 0.5 |
| MDT 220 | Diction for Singers | 3 |
| MDT 222 | Applied Music III | 1.5 |
| MDT 231 | Harmony III | 2 |
| MDT 232 | Ear-Training III | 2 |
| MDT 235 | Keyboard Method III | 1 |
| MDT 329 | Music History before 1750 | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 173 | Opera Workshop | 0.5 |
| MDT 223 | Applied Music IV | 1.5 |
| MDT 233 | Harmony IV | 2 |
| MDT 234 | Ear-Training IV | 2 |
| MDT 236 | Keyboard Method IV | 1 |
| MDT 330 | Music History after 1750 | 3 |
| LANG 107 | Elementary Italian I | 3 |
| MDT 166 | Exploring Western Music | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 259 | Musical Composition | 2 |
| MDT 174 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MDT 268 | Computer Music I | 3 |
| MDT 322 | Applied Music V | 1.5 |
| MDT 337 | Form & Analysis | 2 |
| MDT 338 | Instrumental & Vocal Arranging | 2 |
| MDT 346 | Choral Conducting | 1 |
| Credits | 13.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 324 | Applied Music VI | 1.5 |
| MDT 174 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MDT 342 | 18th-Century Counterpoint | 2 |
| MDT 345 | Instrumental Conducting | 1 |
| LANG 119 | Elementary German I | 3 |
| Credits | 9.5 | |
| Senior | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 137 | Vocal Literature | 1 |
| MDT 153 | Concert Chorale | 0.5 |
| MDT 422 | Applied Music VII | 1.5 |
| MDT 174 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MDT 5XX | Advanced Music History Course | 3 |
| LANG 105 | Elementary French I | 3 |
| Credits | 10.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 121 | 0.5 | |
| MDT 154 | Concert Chorale | 1 |
| MDT 424 | Applied Music VIII | 1.5 |
| MDT 174 | Opera Workshop | 1 |
| MDT 511 | Vocal Pedagogy | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 90.5 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Music Performance -Voice program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive skills and knowledge of music theory, and music history.
- Demonstrate comprehensive skills and knowledge of musical performance.
- Research vocal repertory with respect to style, composer, and performance practice.
- Translate foreign texts, transcribe them into International Phonetic Alphabet symbols (IPA).
- Articulate foreign texts with clear and correct diction.
- Articulate pedagogical skills necessary to function as private voice instructors, and have a thorough understanding of vocal anatomy, physiology, and hygiene.