Students must acquire:

• Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression in at least one major performance area at a level appropriate for the particular music concentration.
• An overview understanding of the repertory in their major performance area and the ability to perform from a cross-section of that repertory.
• The ability to read music at sight with fluency.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to work as a leader and in collaboration on matters of musical interpretation. Rehearsal and conducting skills are required as appropriate to the particular music concentration.
• Keyboard competency. Experiences in secondary performance areas are recommended.
• Growth in artistry, technical skills, collaborative competence and knowledge of repertory through regular ensemble experiences. Ensembles should be varied both in size and nature.
• Performance study and ensemble experiences that normally continue throughout the baccalaureate program.