Bachelor of Music Performance (Voice Performance)
About This Program
The objective of the Bachelor of Music Performance in Voice Performance is to give the student the basic knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career as a professional singer in opera, oratorio and on the concert stage. Since the career path for most classical vocalists includes multiple music degrees, the objective also includes preparing the student for admission into graduate study.
An audition or permission of the instructor is required for all large ensembles. All University students, regardless of major, are permitted to audition for and participate in all music department ensembles: concert bands, marching band, jazz ensembles, choirs, and orchestra.
This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Competencies
- Graduates will achieve competency in the ability to work independently to prepare performances at the highest possible level, knowledge of applicable solo and ensemble literature, and experience with the fundamentals of pedagogy.
- Graduates will achieve the skills and knowledge to teach voice effectively, covering topics such as vocal anatomy, teaching methods, and repertoire selection.
- Graduates will achieve mastery in the study and use of foreign languages and diction, musical expression reflecting depth of understanding of text and translation, stage deportment including facial expression and characterization appropriate to the text/role, and trajectory of vocal improvement that could lead to employment as a classical soloist or acceptance into a graduate program
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| General Core Requirements | 42 | |
| UNIV-LA 1000 | FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 0 |
| Music Specialization | ||
| MUSI 1185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING I | 1 |
| MUSI 1186 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING II | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | THEORY AND HARMONY I | 3 |
| MUSI 1326 | THEORY AND HARMONY II | 3 |
| MUSI 2185 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING III | 1 |
| MUSI 2186 | SIGHTSINGING AND EAR TRAINING IV | 1 |
| MUSI 2325 | THEORY AND HARMONY III | 3 |
| MUSI 2326 | THEORY AND HARMONY IV | 3 |
| MUSI 3104 | VOCAL COACHING (complete 3 hours) | 3 |
| MUSI 1180 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO I | 1 |
| MUSI 1181 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO II | 1 |
| MUSI 3105 | FUNCTIONAL PIANO FOR VOCALISTS | 1 |
| MUSI 0174 | SECONDARY KEYBOARD (complete 2 hours) | 2 |
| MUSI 3300 | MUSIC HISTORY I | 3 |
| MUSI 3301 | MUSIC HISTORY II | 3 |
| MUSI 3209 | CHORAL CONDUCTING I | 2 |
| MUSI 2121 | DICTION FOR SINGERS: INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL PHONETIC ALPHABET | 1 |
| MUSI 3101 | ITALIAN AND FRENCH DICTION | 1 |
| MUSI 4101 | GERMAN AND ENGLISH DICTION | 1 |
| MUSI 3103 | VOCAL PEDAGOGY | 1 |
| MUSI 4102 | VOCAL LITERATURE | 1 |
| MUSI 3302 | FORM AND ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MUSI 3303 | COUNTERPOINT | 3 |
| MUSI 3270 | DIGITAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS SKILLS FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS | 2 |
| MUSI 4370 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS | 3 |
| 20 hours of private lessons in voice from the following: | 20 | |
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE I | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE II | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE III | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE IV | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE V | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE VI | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE V | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE VI | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE VII | ||
| PRIVATE LESSONS IN VOICE VIII | ||
| MUSI 0115 | MUSICAL THEATRE / OPERA LAB (complete 3 hours) | 3 |
| Select 7 hours in A Cappella choir/university singers/women's chorus from: | 7 | |
| A CAPPELLA CHOIR | ||
| WOMEN'S CHORUS | ||
| UNIVERSITY SINGERS | ||
| Junior and Senior Recital | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Recommended Plan of Study
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 1185 | 1 | MUSI 1186 | 1 |
| MUSI 1325 | 3 | MUSI 1326 | 3 |
| MUSI 1180 | 1 | MUSI 1181 | 1 |
| MUSI 1240 | 2 | MUSI 1241 | 2 |
| MUSI 2121 | 1 | MUSI 3101 | 1 |
| MUSI 0104, 0105, or 0108 | 1 | MUSI 0104, 0105, or 0108 | 1 |
| UNIV-LA 1000 | 0 | Communication | 3 |
| Communication | 3 | Component Area Option | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 2185 | 1 | MUSI 2186 | 1 |
| MUSI 2325 | 3 | MUSI 2326 | 3 |
| MUSI 3105 | 1 | MUSI 0174 | 1 |
| MUSI 2240 | 2 | MUSI 22411 | 2 |
| MUSI 0104, 0105, or 0108 | 1 | MUSI 0104, 0105, or 0108 | 1 |
| MUSI 4101 | 1 | Creative Arts | 3 |
| Government/Political Science | 3 | Government/Political Science | 3 |
| U.S. History (part 1) | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 3103 | 1 | MUSI 3104 | 1 |
| MUSI 3300 | 3 | MUSI 33512 | 3 |
| MUSI 3302 | 3 | MUSI 3301 | 3 |
| MUSI 3350 | 3 | MUSI 0104, 0105, or 0108 | 1 |
| MUSI 0104, 0105, or 0108 | 1 | MUSI 0115 | 1 |
| MUSI 3104 | 1 | MUSI 4102 | 1 |
| MUSI 0174 | 1 | MUSI 3270 | 2 |
| U.S. History (part 2) | 3 | Component Area Option | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall Semester | Hours | Spring Semester | Hours |
| MUSI 3209 | 2 | MUSI 0115 | 1 |
| MUSI 3303 | 3 | MUSI 43413 | 3 |
| MUSI 0104, 0105, or 0108 | 1 | Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 |
| MUSI 3104 | 1 | MUSI 4370 | 3 |
| MUSI 4340 | 3 | Social & Behavioral Science | 3 |
| MUSI 0115 | 1 | Life & Physical Science | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
- 1
Includes sophomore performance proficiency exam.
- 2
Includes junior recital.
- 3
Includes senior recital.
Oral Communication and Computer Use Competence Requirements
Students majoring in music are required to demonstrate computer use and oral communication competencies.
Computer use proficiency can be demonstrated by:
- successful completion of MUSI 3394; or
- successful completion of CSE 1301 or INSY 2303; or
- passing the University computer use competency exam.
Oral communication proficiency can be demonstrated by:
- successful completion of MUSI 3308 or MUSI 3309; or
- successful completion of one of the following: COMS 1301, COMS 2305, or COMS 3315
Students should discuss these options with their undergraduate advisor who may also provide a list of other courses approved by the University of meet these requirements.
Program Completion
Consult the department's undergraduate policies for specific requirements.
Advising Resources
All UTA Music Degrees require an audition for Music Department acceptance. First time in college students may contact the Music Department advisor for general degree information and will be advised in the department starting their second semester. Transfer students should contact the Music Department Advisor prior to acceptance for general degree information and again following a successful audition for acceptance into the UTA Music Department for academic advising and clearance to enroll. Students interested in the Music Minor should contact the Music Department advisor for the Minor course sheet, and Minor approval form, and may do so at any time in the semester.
Location:
Fine Arts 101C
Email:
Undergraduate: music@uta.edu
Graduate: musicgradadvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3471