The purpose of the Bachelor of Music in Performance Degree is to

• Provide the highest quality of education possible in the areas of musicianship that will lead toward a professional performance career or graduate study as a classical artist.
• To provide performance opportunities that integrate the skills learned in music and other classes and to foster creativity and research.
• To provide audition skills and repertoire as well as the skills for building and managing the non-performance aspects of a professional career.

Educational Objectives

• Students will develop musicianship skills and technique that will lead toward a professional career as a solo classical performer or graduate study.

• Students will be able to sight-read and prepare musical performances without assistance.

• Students will develop musicianship skills and technique for working within an ensemble leading towards a professional career or graduate study as a classical performer. Ensemble requirements will vary by applied area.

• Students will develop skills for fostering a professional career or graduate study as a classical performer.

• Students will have a broad knowledge of music literature in their applied area as well as an understanding of stylistic and theoretical principles of the various musical and historical periods.