Bachelor of Music in Performance: Vocal Emphasis

All music majors must successfully complete MUSC 0200 Convocation (0 credit, S/U) each semester in residence and must enroll in lessons and one ensemble per semester. Each ensemble course is deemed to be a unique course even though the course number is not unique. To fulfill this degree requirement, students will be expected to enroll in ensembles at the lower and upper divisions a minimum of four times with a career maximum of 8. All music majors must pass the piano proficiency test during their sophomore year. Class Piano I-IV is highly recommended for majors with little piano background. Vocal majors must complete 8 hours of a single, traditional foreign language. Consult your advisor for specific information. Learning Outcomes Graduates of the UW Department of Music will develop the skills, concepts, and sensitivities essential to the professional life of a musician (NASM Handbook, p. 85). At the completion of the Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance, students will be able to: (1) demonstrate excellence as solo and ensemble performers to provide a basis for a professional career as a musician, (2) demonstrate specific knowledge in music theory, music history, and vocal pedagogy to provide a basis for a professional career as a performing musician, and (3) demonstrate the ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively about the art of music.