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Music Major: Performance Study Option (B.A.)
Music Major: Performance Study Option (B.A.)
What is performance study in music?
This music degree option is tailored to students who wish to develop their talent in musical performance while also gaining a solid liberal arts education. You’ll be immersed in the study of music theory, history, literature and world music while honing your listening and performance skills by participating in training and various ensembles on campus. The program is recommended if you’re considering graduate study leading to a master's or doctoral degree.
Why study performance in music at UNH?
Performance opportunities abound at UNH, which is home to the intimate Bratton Recital Hall and the grand Johnson Theatre, and just minutes from the arts-rich New Hampshire Seacoast region. Several vocal and instrumental performing ensembles exist on campus, including jazz and marching bands, the UNH Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Singers and the Concert Choir. Each spring, the UNH Undergraduate Research Conference highlights student music performers. Our department also hosts dynamic artists and guest lecturers throughout the year. Take advantage of an exchange program in Cardiff, Wales, to gain access to the National Welsh Opera, the BBC Orchestra and more.
Potential careers
- Arts administrator
- Music teacher
- Music therapy
- Professional musician
- Sound engineer
Department of Music
Paul Creative Arts Center
30 Academic Way
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-2404
Fax: (603) 862-3155
E-mail: music.info@unh.edu
Curriculum & Requirements
The Discovery Program capstone requirement is fulfilled by a final project or a public performance given during the senior year. For students in the performance study option, a full recital is required.
Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of each individual major program. Bachelor of arts candidates must also satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement.
Major department courses may not be used to satisfy Discovery category requirements except in the case of a second major. B.A. in music majors may use MUSI 502 History and Literature of Music (a required core course for the major) to satisfy the Inquiry Discovery requirement.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Core Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 471 & MUSI 472 | Theory I and Theory I | 6 |
| MUSI 473 & MUSI 474 | Ear Training I and Ear Training I | 2 |
| MUSI 475 & MUSI 476 | Functional Piano I and Functional Piano I 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 571 & MUSI 572 | Theory II and Theory II | 6 |
| MUSI 573 & MUSI 574 | Ear Training II and Ear Training II | 2 |
| MUSI 575 & MUSI 576 | Functional Piano II and Functional Piano II 1 | 2 |
| MUSI 501 & MUSI 502 | History and Literature of Music and History and Literature of Music | 6 |
| MUSI 515 | Music in World Cultures | 4 |
| MUSI 540 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| Advanced Music History: select one of the following | 3 | |
MUSI 703 | Music of the Renaissance | |
MUSI 705 | Music of the Baroque | |
MUSI 707 | Music of the Classical Period | |
MUSI 709W | Music of the Romantic Period | |
MUSI 711 | Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries | |
MUSI #713 | Art Song | |
MUSI 715 | Survey of Opera | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
MUSI 771 | Counterpoint | |
MUSI 781W | Analysis: Form and Structure | |
MUSI #782W | Analysis: Form and Structure | |
| Performance Study (Applied Lessons): select from the following courses | ||
MUSI 541, MUSI 545, MUSI 546, MUSI 547, MUSI 548, MUSI 549, MUSI 550, MUSI 551, MUSI 552, MUSI 553, MUSI 554, MUSI 555, MUSI 556, MUSI 557, MUSI 558, MUSI 559, MUSI 560, MUSI 561, MUSI 562, MUSI 563, MUSI 564, MUSI 741, MUSI 745, MUSI 746, MUSI 747, MUSI 748, MUSI 749, MUSI 750, MUSI 751, MUSI 752, MUSI 753, MUSI 754, MUSI 755, MUSI 756, MUSI 757, MUSI 758, MUSI 759, MUSI 760, MUSI 761, MUSI 762, MUSI 763, MUSI 764 | ||
| Performing Ensemble: select variable credits from the following courses 2 | ||
MUSI 441, MUSI 442, MUSI 448, MUSI 450, MUSI 451, MUSI 452, MUSI 453, MUSI 454, MUSI 455, MUSI 456, MUSI 457, MUSI 458, MUSI 459, MUSI 460, MUSI #461, MUSI 462, MUSI 463, MUSI 464 | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 1 | Students will be given the opportunity to test out of MUSI 475 Functional Piano I, MUSI 476 Functional Piano I and MUSI 575 Functional Piano II, MUSI 576 Functional Piano II. |
| 2 | A maximum of 8 ensemble credits may count toward graduation for all bachelor of arts in music students. |
Performance Study Option Requirements
Degree program has final approval from the National Association of Schools of Music.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI 731 | Conducting | 2 |
| Performance Study (Applied Lessons): select from the following courses 1 | 16 | |
MUSI 541, MUSI 545, MUSI 546, MUSI 547, MUSI 548, MUSI 549, MUSI 550, MUSI 551, MUSI 552, MUSI 553, MUSI 554, MUSI 555, MUSI 556, MUSI 557, MUSI 558, MUSI 559, MUSI 560, MUSI 561, MUSI 562, MUSI 563, MUSI 564, MUSI 741, MUSI 745, MUSI 746, MUSI 747, MUSI 748, MUSI 749, MUSI 750, MUSI 751, MUSI 752, MUSI 753, MUSI 754, MUSI 755, MUSI 756, MUSI 757, MUSI 758, MUSI 759, MUSI 760, MUSI 761, MUSI 762, MUSI 763, MUSI 764 | ||
| Performing Ensemble: select from the following courses | 8 | |
MUSI 441, MUSI 442, MUSI 448, MUSI 450, MUSI 451, MUSI 452, MUSI 453, MUSI 454, MUSI 455, MUSI 456, MUSI 457, MUSI 458, MUSI 459, MUSI 460, MUSI #461, MUSI 462, MUSI 463, MUSI 464 | ||
| Required for vocal performance option only: | 4 | |
MUSI 520 | Diction for Singers I | |
MUSI 521 | Diction for Singers II | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| 1 | 2 credits per semester |
The language requirement for a student in the vocal performance option is satisfied by taking ITAL 401 Elementary Italian I-ITAL 402 Elementary Italian II, GERM 401 Elementary German I-GERM 402 Elementary German II or FREN 401 Elementary French I-FREN 402 Elementary French II.
