Music Performance Concentration

Overview

The Music Performance Concentration is an optional add-on for any student pursuing a BA or BM in Cline School of Music. The program intensifies study and performance expectations in the area of the primary instrument. (14/15 additional credit hours)

Concentration Requirements

Course Requirements:

  • Two semesters MAPL 23XX* 2

  • Four semesters MAPL 33XX (three for MUED) * 4/3

  • MUSC 3325 Applied Studio Pedagogy 3

  • Additional ensemble requirements** 6
  • MAPL 30XX Junior Recital (Pass/Fail) 0

15/14 Total

*The performance certificate requires the two-hour applied lessons found in other degrees be replaced with three-hour courses increasing the requirements by six/five hours total and raising student practice expectations.

**When additional ensemble requirements are difficult to achieve because of primary instrument (e.g. piano), suitable substitutions agreed on by the student, advisor, and associate dean will be allowed.