Bachelor of Arts, BA
Performance Studies
Degrees and Certificates
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Music Major, -
Composition Major, Bachelor of Music, BM -
Music Education: Choral Major, Bachelor of Music, BM -
Music Education: General Music Major, Bachelor of Music, BM -
Music Education: Instrumental Major, Bachelor of Music, BM -
Performance: Wind Instruments Major, Bachelor of Music, BM -
Contemporary Music (Media Applications) Major, Bachelor of Musical Arts, BMA -
Performance Certificate for Non-Performance Music Majors, Certificate -
Minor in Music, Minor
Courses
MUA 102: PIANO CLASS II
Class Program
A continuation of MUA 101.
Prerequisites
MUA 101 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 103: PIANO CLASS III
Class Program
A continuation of MUA 102.
Prerequisites
MUA 102 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 111: VOICE CLASS I
Class Program
An elementary study of vocal production and repertoire.
MUA 113: VOICE CLASS II
Class Program
A continuation of MUA 111, using more advanced repertoire and developing technical skills.
Prerequisites
MUA 111 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 201: PIANO CLASS IV
Class Program
A continuation of MUA 103.
Prerequisites
MUA 103 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 202: PIANO CLASS V
Class Program
A continuation of MUA 201.
Prerequisites
MUA 201 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 203: PIANO CLASS VI
Class Program
A continuation of MUA 202. Successful completion of MUA 203 satisfies the piano proficiency requirement for music degrees.
Prerequisites
MUA 202 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 211: VOICE CLASS III
Class Program
A continued study of vocal production, technical skills, and repertoire using more advanced methods and materials.
Prerequisites
MUA 113 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 213: VOICE CLASS IV
Class Program
A continuation of MUA 211. Successful completion of MUA 213. Satisfies the voice proficiency requirement for music degrees.
Prerequisites
MUA 211 with a grade of C- or higher.
MUA 221: INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN AND ENGLISH DICTION
Class Program
The study and performance of lyric Italian and English diction for the stage and concert platform. Designed to identify the techniques of enunciation and projection. Students learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet as a means toward affecting accurate and idiomatic pronunciation. Open to singers and those who work with singers as coaches or conductors.
MUA 223: INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH AND GERMAN DICTION
Class Program
The study and performance of lyric German and French diction for the stage and concert platform. Designed to identify the techniques of enunciation and projection. Students learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet as a means toward affecting accurate and idiomatic pronunciation. Open to singers and those who work with singers as coaches or conductors.
MUA 300: PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Class Program
MUA 375: ADVANCED REPERTOIRE COACHING FOR SINGERS
Class Program
Individual instruction in the interpretation, diction, and style in all genres of the vocal repertoire. In collaboration with the applied lesson instructor, the vocal coach will assist in the preparation of repertoire to be presented in upcoming degree recital(s). May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites
MUA 203.
MUA 390: JUNIOR RECITAL
Class Program
Pass/fail grading.
Prerequisites
Approval of the faculty.
MUA 401: OPERA WORKSHOP I
Class Program
Includes character analysis, role analysis, role preparation and stage management.
Prerequisites
Declared music major or permission of instructor.
MUA 403: OPERA WORKSHOP II
Class Program
Includes audition techniques, preparation of audition packets, stage makeup and further stage movement techniques.
Prerequisites
MUA 401 or permission of instructor.
MUA 450: INTERNSHIP IN PERFORMANCE
A supervised internship which provides music majors with the opportunity to explore an external area of interest related to Performance Studies. The course will serve as a music elective or a free elective in the student’s degree program. Pass/fail grading.
Prerequisites
Declared music major; permission of the department.
MUA 470: DIRECTED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Projects of independent study approved by the faculty and the Music Curriculum Committee.
Prerequisites
Approval of the Music Curriculum Committee.
MUA 475: PETRIE 360: A SELF-MANAGED ENSEMBLE
Class Program
This course, the first in a two-semester sequence, provides hands-on instruction in all aspects of self-management for the performing musician: students will assemble and execute a repertoire, learn to write grants, arrange performance venues, create a rehearsal schedule, brand their ensemble, market and advertise using social media and traditional formats, write and execute contracts, manage a budget, and stage a performance.
Prerequisites
MUA 390 or permission of instructor.
MUA 476: PETRIE 360: A SELF-MANAGED ENSEMBLE
Class Program
This course, the second in a two-semester sequence, provides hands-on instruction in all aspects of self-management for the performing musician: students will produce, promote, and execute a program, make and market a recording using social media and online professional platforms.
Prerequisites
MUA 475 or permission of instructor.
MUA 485: SENIOR PROJECT
Class Program
The project consists of a recital, lecture-recital or capstone. A $50 scheduling fee is required for both the recital and lecture-recital.
Prerequisites
Approval of the faculty.
MUA 490: SENIOR RECITAL
Class Program
A $50 scheduling fee is required in this course. Pass/fail grading.
Prerequisites
Approval of the faculty.
MUA 493: HONORS PROGRAM
Class Program
For music performance majors only. Program includes senior recital, a second full recital in the major performance area, independent written project, and an ensemble.
Prerequisites
Approval of the Music Curriculum Committee.