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

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The Bachelor of Music in Wind, Brass, or Percussion Performance provides deep, immersive experience in performance on the student's chosen instrument. Students pursuing this degree receive detailed, constructive artistic feedback in lessons, masterclasses, and chamber music coaching sessions, and complete a minimum of two solo recitals during their degrees. 
 
Through performances in orchestra, band, and chamber settings, students will learn a variety of repertoire styles and hone their ability to work as collaborative musicians. Performance abilities are further developed through core musicianship courses that prepare students for professional careers or additional graduate-level study. 
 
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## Highlighted Career Paths

Graduates with a degree in Music and an emphasis in Woodwind, Brass or Percussion Performance 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 I-Plan.

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Performance

The Bachelor of Music degree in Winds, Brass, or Percussion 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 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 Woodwind, Brass or Percussion 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.****

MUSIC102 - Music in Western Civilization

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MUSIC172 - Musicianship 1

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MUSIC246A - Jazz Improvisation I

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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.)

Master playing the pipe organ for concerts and services.

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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: String Performance (B.M.)

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

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Music: Vocal Performance (B.M.)

Master singing technique, artistry, and stage presence for performance.

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

Teach, direct, and conduct vocal and choir ensembles.

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