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If you have a passion for making music, we have a place for you. Our Music Performance program helps students hone their skills, drive and innovation to lead successful careers bringing the gift of music to the masses.
Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree enables students seeking a performance or private teaching career, or further graduate study, to acquire the skill and knowledge necessary for high-level instrumental or vocal performance. Special emphasis is given to development of aesthetic performance and understanding. Students begin with a Bachelor of Music major, and the Upper Division Qualifying Exam (taken during your second year) will determine admittance into the Music in Performance degree program.
Majors
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Concentrations
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Minors
Music
Jazz Studies
Musical Theatre
Honors
Music Performance Honors Program
Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Music in Performance program devote nearly two-thirds of their coursework to specialized instruction in music and music performance. Courses include
- Applied lessons
- Studio classes
- Large ensemble performances
- Chamber music performances
- Music theory
- Music history
- Ear training
- Piano
- Conducting
- Composition
- Foreign language diction for vocalists
This degree also requires students to perform a junior and senior recital.
The Music minor is designed for students who are interested in music, but who major in another discipline. Courses include applied lessons, music theory, music history, ear training and large ensemble performance.
The Jazz Studies minor is designed for music majors, but non-majors also may enroll with departmental permission. Some of the courses required for the Jazz Studies minor may have prerequisites that require additional coursework for non-music majors.
The Musical Theatre minor is designed for majors including, but not limited to Music and Theatre. Requirements for the minor include 20 credit hours, with an 18-hour option for Music majors, in acting, stagecraft, applied voice lessons, large ensemble performances, and opera and musical theatre workshops.
Along with faculty and staff, the Music Student Handbook provides supplemental information to help guide you to degree completion and to careers beyond. View the handbook here.
Career Possibilities
- Military Musician
- Opera & Musical Theatre Performer
- Recording Artist
- Professional Orchestral Musician
- Church Musician
- Choir Director
- Cruise Ship Entertainer
- Music Business Entrepreneur
- Private Lesson Teacher
Faculty
Patrick Casey
Adjunct Instructor of Music Education
Jerry Gatch
Associate Professor of Music, Director of Bands
Cory High
Adjunct Professor of Percussion
Sarah Masterson
Associate Professor of Music
Barry McGinnis
Professor of Music, Woodwinds and Music History
Wanda Neese
Staff Accompanist—Secondary Piano
Elisabeth Ramirez
Accompanist for Voice and Choirs
David Santiago
Director of Athletic Bands | Assistant Band Director
Chris Sheppard
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Music
Matthew Smith
Adjunct Professor of Music - Guitar
