Program Description
The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is a professional degree that allows students to focus on Music performance. Students will receive comprehensive training in Music and will have many opportunities for performing in a variety of settings by focusing on one of four tracks: Voice, Strings, Winds & Percussion, and Piano. The discipline and training acquired in this degree will facilitate careers and graduate study in Music Performance, as well as in private studio teaching and many other fields. Entrance to this program is by audition only.
Program Curriculum
120 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 3-7 |
| 3-5 |
| 3-6 |
| 3-10 |
| 3-5 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3-5 |
Required Courses
Theory & Analysis
Music History and Literature
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
MUSC 3630 | Music History & Literature I | 3 |
MUSC 3640 | Music History & Literature II | 3 |
MUSC 3650 | Music History and Literature III | 3 |
Conducting
Recitals
Music Elective Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
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Select one of the four tracks:
Voice
Strings
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
MUSC 1843R | Private Applied Lessons I: String Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 1845R | Private Applied Lessons I: Guitar Performance Emphasis |
MUSC 2843R | Private Applied Lessons II: String Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 2845R | Private Applied Lessons II: Guitar Performance Emphasis |
MUSC 3843R | Private Applied Lessons III: String Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 3845R | Private Applied Lessons III: Guitar Performance Emphasis |
MUSC 4843R | Private Applied Lessons IV: String Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 4845R | Private Applied Lessons IV: Guitar Performance Emphasis |
| 8 |
| University Orchestra | |
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| Symphonic Band (For guitar and harp majors only) | |
| |
MUSC 4430R | String Chamber Music | 3 |
| |
MUSC 3360R | University Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
| |
MUSC 3370R | Guitar Ensemble (For guitar majors only) | 4 |
| |
MUSC 3390R | Electro-Acoustic Ensemble | 1 |
or MUSC 4434R | Early Music Ensemble |
or MUSC 4435R | New Music Ensemble |
MUSC 4630 | String Pedagogy | 2 |
MUSC 4632 | String Literature | 2 |
MUSC 4538 | Orchestration | 3 |
Winds & Percussion
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
MUSC 1842R | Private Applied Lessons I: Brass Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 1844R | Private Applied Lessons I: Woodwind Performance Emphasis |
or MUSC 1851R | Private Applied Lessons I: Percussion Performance Emphasis |
MUSC 2842R | Private Applied Lessons II: Brass Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 2844R | Private Applied Lessons II: Woodwind Performance Emphasis |
or MUSC 2851R | Private Applied Lessons II: Percussion Performance Emphasis |
MUSC 3842R | Private Applied Lessons III: Brass Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 3844R | Private Applied Lessons III: Woodwind Performance Emphasis |
or MUSC 3851R | Private Applied Lessons III: Percussion Performance Emphasis |
MUSC 4842R | Private Applied Lessons IV: Brass Performance Emphasis | 4 |
or MUSC 4844R | Private Applied Lessons IV: Woodwind Performance Emphasis |
or MUSC 4851R | Private Applied Lessons IV: Percussion Performance Emphasis |
MUSC 3310R | Symphonic Band | 8 |
or MUSC 3350R | University Orchestra |
MUSC 4431R | Woodwind Chamber Music | 4 |
or MUSC 4432R | Brass Chamber Music |
or MUSC 4485R | Percussion Ensemble |
MUSC 3390R | Electro-Acoustic Ensemble | 1 |
or MUSC 4434R | Early Music Ensemble |
or MUSC 4435R | New Music Ensemble |
MUSC 3380 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
MUSC 4538 | Orchestration | 3 |
MUSC 4635 | Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Pedagogy and Literature | 2 |
Piano
Notes:
- No more than 4 credits of private lessons may be transferred from another institution.
- No more than 4 credits of ensembles may be transferred from another institution.
- Each Private Lesson course may be repeated up to 4 credits.
- Each Ensemble course may be repeated up to 8 credits. Students are limited to no more than three ensemble courses per semester.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
Graduation Plan
Some aspects of this plan vary depending on which performance track a student pursues. Please consult with an advisor.
BM in Music Performance Program Learning Outcomes
At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Analyze and evaluate the elements, forms, and processes in music.
2. Describe, categorize, and assess the major historical periods, composers, styles, and genres of music.
3. Develop and defend musical judgments, and self-assess their efforts.
4. Perform associated repertoire with technical proficiency and artistic expression on their instrument or voice.
5. Use collaboration and leadership skills in making music.
6. Apply pedagogical skills in their area by appropriately critiquing student work and designing an applicable learning strategy.
7. Perform on their instrument or voice in an exemplary manner that demonstrates a high
level of achievement and career potential.