Bachelor of Music in Performance
Fred Irby, III, M.M., Coordinator - Instrumental Music
Natalia Kazaryan, M.M., Coordinator - Classical Piano
Angela Powell Walker, M.M., Coordinator - Classical Voice
Performance Faculty:
Instrumental Music: Michael Bunn, Alexander Jacobsen, Saïs Kamalidiin, Timothy Maček, Drew Owen, William Richards, Tia Wortham, Charlie Young, III
Classical Piano: Natalia Kazaryan
Classical Voice: Valerie K. Eichelberger, Eric O. Poole
Curriculum
The Performance program focuses on developing the skill level and artistry required of a classical concert performer. Majors in Performance will complete the following minimum music requirements:
• 8 semesters of private lessons
• Qualifying Recital in the Junior Year
• Senior Recital in final semester
• 8 semesters of participation in large departmental ensemble
• 2 semesters of participation in small departmental ensemble
• 4 semesters of music theory
• 1 semester each of Counterpoint and Form and Analysis
• 4 semesters of music history
• 4 semesters of class piano (except piano majors and minors)
• 1 semester of conducting (instrumental or choral)
• 8 semesters of recital attendance
Additional music requirements in pedagogy and literature are required by each specific major (Orchestral Instruments and Guitar, Piano, Voice). Please refer to the specific course scheme for each major, below.
Course Schemes
Performance majors major in an instrument, piano or voice. Each major has a unique course scheme.
Bachelor of Music in Performance - Instrument Major
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Violoncello, String Bass, Percussion, Guitar, Harp
Bachelor of Music in Performance - Piano Major