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Catalog 2023-24

Capstone Major

The Music Performance major is a designated capstone major. Through preparation for and execution of their senior capstone projects or recitals, students demonstrate mastery of program learning outcomes; as well as a level of proficiency appropriate for their role in the recitals and their understanding of performance practices appropriate to … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrated artistic proficiency on a primary instrument or in voice
2.
Demonstrated excellent aural musicianship skills and a working knowledge of music theory and music history
3.
Demonstrated artistic proficiency and flexibility as performer and collaborator in varied settings, including chamber ensembles and large conducted ensembles
4.
Demonstrated knowledge of history and performance repertoire for a primary instrument or voice and representative works for chamber and large conducted ensembles from the majors periods of Western classical music, including contemporary compositions
5.
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of compositional form, historical context, performance practices, extended techniques, nontraditional notation, and current issues to performance of Western classical music
6.
Demonstrated knowledge about genres other than Western classic music or the scholarly study of music and/or the business practices associated with the music industry
7.
Conception, preparation, and performance of a public solo recital of Western classical music, including a printed program and program notes

Entry to the Major

Admission

Major Requirements

Preparation for the Major

The Major

Policies

Preparation for the Major Policies

The Major Policies