Music: String Performance (B.M.)

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The Bachelor of Music is a performance degree designed to give students deep, immersive experiences in a variety of high level performing ensembles; individual study with rigorous recital requirements; and core curriculum to prepare them for professional careers or additional graduate level study. 
 
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## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Music with a String Performance emphasis have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in 
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Performance

The Bachelor of Music degree in String Performance prepares students to participate professionally in solo, chamber and orchestral settings, including studio recording.

Teaching

The extensive performing and repertoire requirements of this degree prepare students to successfully build teaching studios that support students with diverse goals and abilities.

Advanced Study

Students who complete this degree are prepared to audition and enter graduate level string performance programs. With the degree's substantial coursework in music history and literature, students may also choose to pursue additional studies in conducting, musicology, theory and composition.

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## Getting Started in this degree

If you are interested in String Performance, start with one of the following major-specific courses. 
 
****Students are required to audition for this major and participate in an ensemble each semester.****

MUSIC160E - Violin Lessons 1

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MUSIC342A - Symphony Orchestra Strings

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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: Organ Performance (B.M.)

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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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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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Teach and direct school bands and ensembles.

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

Teach, direct, and conduct vocal and choir ensembles.

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Teach and conduct orchestral string and full ensemble groups.

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