Music: Vocal Performance (B.M.)

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- ****Grow Your Skills:**** Enhance your musical talents and learn to share them with an audience.
- ****Gain Performance Experience:**** Take the stage as a solo performer or in an ensemble.
- ****Collaborate with Artists:**** Work with other performers, including orchestras and dancers.
- ****Communicate Your Ideas:**** Learn to express your musical thoughts effectively through writing and speaking.

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## Highlighted Career Paths

A degree in Music and emphasis in Vocal Performance has a wide array of rewarding careers. Check out some of the top careers below or explore more career options in 
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Opera Singer/Soloist

As a singer, you will: 

- Audition for solo and ensemble roles in professional opera productions.
- Perform with regional companies, summer programs, and Young Artist Programs.
- Advance your career and skills with a Master's degree.

Advanced Studies

With a degree in Vocal Performance, you will be prepared to: 

- Audition for top graduate music programs.
- Master core skills in vocal technique, language, diction, and acting.
- Gain a deep knowledge of music history, opera, and vocal pedagogy.

Voice Teacher

This degree prepares you to become a private voice teacher by helping you: 

- Gain practical experience teaching voice to others.
- Learn to program and perform professional recitals.
- Master your own personal vocal technique.
- Build a career teaching independently or for an institution like a college or university.

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## Getting Started

****Auditions are required for this and for ensemble participation each semester.**** 
 
If you are interested in Vocal Performance, start with one of the following courses:

MUSIC102 - Music in Western Civilization

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MUSIC172 - Musicianship 1

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MUSIC155 - Introduction to Vocal Methods

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4-Year Plan

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## Related Majors

Music: Jazz Studies (B.M.)

If you have a love for jazz music, consider the Jazz Studies degree. You will get to learn a variety of jazz instruments, participate in recitals, and study the jazz genre.
The Department of Music oﬀers a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies with full and adjunct faculty for every jazz instrument, a Jazz Society, and opportunity to get off campus.

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Music: String Performance (B.M.)

Master performance skill for instruments like violin, viola, cello, and bass.

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Music: Piano Performance (B.M.)

Develop advanced skill and artistry in performing solo and ensemble piano works.

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Music: Organ Performance (B.M.)

Master playing the pipe organ for concerts and services.

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Music: Woodwind, Brass or Percussion Performance (B.M.)

Master playing woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments for performances.

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Music Education Composite: Choral (B.M.Ed.)

Teach, direct, and conduct vocal and choir ensembles.

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Music Education Composite: Band (B.M.Ed.)

Teach and direct school bands and ensembles.

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Music Education Composite: Orchestra (B.M.Ed.)

Teach and conduct orchestral string and full ensemble groups.

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Musical Arts: String (B.M.A.)

Advanced performance and study of string instruments.

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Musical Arts: General Music (B.M.A)

Combine broad musical study with advanced performance skills across areas.

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