Performance B.M. | University of Northern Iowa University Catalog

Performance B.M. | University of Northern Iowa University Catalog
Performance Major
The B.M. Performance major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate for Track A (Instrumental), 120 hours to graduate for Track B (Vocal), and 120 hours to graduate for Track C (Jazz Studies). This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
Track A (Instrumental)
Required
Music, Organizations and Ensembles (MUS ENS XXXX):
2 hrs must be chamber music MUS ENS 1120/3120 or MUS ENS 1121/3121
10
Applied Music [MUS APPL xxxx, excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx courses], including at least 12 hours of 3000/4000-level work in the major area:
22
Music Techniques:
MUS TECH 1170
Conducting I--Instrumental
MUS TECH 1210
Conducting II--Instrumental
Music Pedagogy:
Select one of the following:
MUS ED 3380/5380
Instrumental Pedagogy (instrumental majors)
MUS ED 3480/5480
Piano Pedagogy: Elementary (keyboard majors)
Music Theory:
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
MUS THEO 3xxx/4xxx
Music History and Musicology/Performance Literature and Repertory:
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
MUS LIT 3200/5200
Performance Literature: ______
MUS HIST 3xxx/4xxx
Electives: MUS APPL xxxx (excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx and 1470 courses), maximum of 4 hrs., MUS TECH xxxx, MUS ED xxxx, MUS THEO xxxx, MUS HIST xxxx, MUS LIT xxxx only
Total Hours
74
MUS ED 3380/5380
has prerequisite of
MUS ED 1100
or teaching experience.
Track B (Vocal)
Required
Music, Organizations and Ensembles [MUS ENS xxxx]:
**
Applied Music [MUS APPL xxxx, excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx courses], including at least 12 hours of 3000/4000-level work in the major area:
22
Music Techniques:
MUS TECH 1180
Conducting I--Choral
MUS TECH 1300
Diction for Singers I
MUS TECH 1310
Diction for Singers II
MUS TECH 1600
Opera Performance I
MUS TECH 3610/5610
Opera Performance II
MUS TECH 1450
Vocal Coaching
or
MUS TECH 3450/5450
Vocal Coaching
Music Pedagogy:
MUS ED 3300/5300
Vocal Pedagogy and Vocology
Music Theory:
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
Music History and Musicology/Performance Literature and Repertory:
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
MUS LIT 3200/5200
Performance Literature: ______
MUS HIST 3xxx/4xxx and/or MUS LIT 3xxx/4xxx
Electives: MUS APPL xxxx (excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx and 1470 courses), maximum of 4 hrs., MUS TECH xxxx, MUS ED xxxx, MUS THEO xxxx, MUS HIST xxxx, MUS LIT xxxx only
Total Hours
74
**
Vocal Performance majors will take 6 semesters of choral ensembles and 2 semesters of opera.
Track C (Jazz Studies)
Required
Music, Organizations and Ensembles [
MUS ENS 1160
/3160]: Jazz Band One, Two or Three
Mus ENS 1160/3160: Combo
Applied Music [MUS APPL xxxx, excluding MUS APPL 1Nxx courses], including at least 4 hours of 3000/4000-level work in the major area:
14
MUS APPL 3550/5550
Jazz Improvisation
Music Techniques:
MUS TECH 1500
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation - Theory
MUS TECH 1530
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation I
MUS TECH 1550
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation II
Music Theory:
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS THEO 3220/5220
Music and Technology
MUS THEO 3270/5270
Jazz Arranging I
MUS THEO 3280/5280
Jazz Arranging II
MUS THEO 3320/5320
Jazz Composition Class
Music History and Musicology/Performance Literature and Repertory:
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
MUS HIST 3600/5600
Jazz History and Styles
Total Hours
63
Additional Requirements (tracks A, B and C):
Junior recital (half recital).
Senior recital (full recital).
Voice majors are required to complete one semester of college level study (5-6 credit hours total) in two languages other than English (selected from German, French, and Italian), and are strongly recommended to take
MUS LIT 3200/5200
Performance Literature for Voice II.
Note:
Performance majors who desire teaching licensure can complete the music methods requirements under the Music Education major and the Educator Essentials Requirements.
Four-Year Plan
Performance: Track A (Instrumental), B.M.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1150
Aural Training I
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
16
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
MUS THEO 1160
Aural Training II
Hours
16
Sophomore
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2170
Aural Training III
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
Hours
14
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
Hours
15
Junior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
Music Pedagogy
Music Electives
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS TECH 1170
Conducting I--Instrumental
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Music Theory Elective
MUS APPL 3780
Junior Recital
MUS TECH 1210
Conducting II--Instrumental
Music Electives
Hours
15
Senior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
Music Electives
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS LIT 3200/5200
Performance Literature: ______
Hours
17
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
Music History/Literature Elective
Music Electives
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 4890
Senior Recital
Hours
12
Total Hours
120
Performance: Track B (Vocal), B.M.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470
Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
Hours
15
Sophomore
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS TECH 1300
Diction for Singers I
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
Hours
16
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS TECH 1310
Diction for Singers II
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
Hours
14
Junior
Fall
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS TECH 1180
Conducting I--Choral
MUS TECH 1600
Opera Performance I
MUS ED 3300/5300
Vocal Pedagogy and Vocology
MUS THEO 3100
Analysis of Music
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
Hours
17
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
MUS APPL 3780
Junior Recital
MUS TECH 3610/5610
Opera Performance II
Language
Hours
12
Senior
Fall
Music Electives
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS LIT 3200/5200
Performance Literature: ______
Language
Hours
14
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS HIST/MUS LIT Music History/Literature Elective
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Music Electives
MUS APPL 4890
Senior Recital
Hours
17
Total Hours
120
Performance: Track C (Jazz Studies), B.M.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
Fall
Hour
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS THEO 1110
Theory I
MUS APPL 1470
MUS TECH 1530
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation I
MUS THEO 1130
Musicianship Lab I
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
14
Spring
MUS APPL 1467
Piano Proficiency
MUS APPL 1470 Group Piano
MUS THEO 1120
Theory II
MUS THEO 1140
Musicianship Lab II
MUS HIST 1010
History of Music I: Antiquity Through Baroque
MUS TECH 1500
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation - Theory
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
17
Sophomore
Fall
MUS THEO 2130
Theory III
MUS THEO 2150
Musicianship Lab III
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS ENS Jazz Combo
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS HIST 1020
History of Music II: Classical, Romantic, Twentieth, and Twenty-First Century
MUS TECH 1550
Instrumental Jazz Improvisation II
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
14
Spring
MUS THEO 2140
Theory IV
MUS THEO 2160
Musicianship Lab IV
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS ENS Jazz Combo
MUS APPL Applied Music
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
16
Junior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS ENS Jazz Combo
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS THEO 3270/5270
Jazz Arranging I
MUS HIST 3600/5600
Jazz History and Styles
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Spring
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS ENS Jazz Combo
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 3780
Junior Recital
MUS THEO 3280/5280
Jazz Arranging II
MUS THEO 3320/5320
Jazz Composition Class
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
16
Senior
Fall
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 3550 Applied Jazz Improvisation
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS THEO 3220/5220
Music and Technology
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
15
Spring
MUS APPL 4890
Senior Recital
MUS ENS Large Ensemble
MUS APPL Applied Music
MUS APPL 1086 Studies in Performance Seminar
MUS APPL 3550 Applied Jazz Improvisation
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives
Hours
13
Total Hours
120
Learning Outcomes
Performance: Track A (Instrumental), B.M.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization: Students shall demonstrate mastery of the foundational principles of instrumental performance.
Performance: Track B (Vocal), B.M.
Performance. Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory. Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History. Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical Thinking. Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization: Students shall demonstrate mastery of the foundational principles of vocal performance.
Performance: Track C (Jazz Studies), B.M.
Performance: Students will perform in at least one major area (instrument, voice, or composition).
Music Theory: Students shall demonstrate a functional knowledge of the harmonic language and grammar of music from the common practice period.
Sight Singing: Students shall demonstrate proficiency in singing a melody at sight.
Music History: Students shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of music history and literature, including recognition of music from important historical periods and styles.
Critical thinking: Students shall demonstrate integration and synthesis of their understanding of music through a written presentation.
Specialization: Student shall demonstrate mastery of the foundational principles of jazz performance.
Policies
Music majors on all degree programs must choose an area of applied music (MUS APPL xxxx) for specialization and must meet the proficiency standards of the School of Music. The total required applied hours indicated for each major must be completed on one of the specialization instruments or voice on which the student auditioned. Dividing the required applied hours among various instruments, or voice and instrument(s), will not satisfy the applied music portion of any of the degree programs.
Auditions:
All music majors pursuing Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree programs must pass a musical performance audition on the instrument/voice of the student's choice for admission to the School of Music. All music majors pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree programs must pass a musical performance audition on the instrument/voice of the student's choice or submit a composition portfolio.
Piano Proficiency:
Required of
all
majors. All freshmen will enroll in group piano class or applied piano continuously (semester by semester) until piano proficiency has been passed. For Music Education majors, requirements must be completed prior to student teaching.
Piano proficiency requirements for each of the degree programs:
BA,
all six tracks
Group Piano II (C- or better)
BM Performance,
both vocal and instrumental
Group Piano II (C- or better)
BM Education,
Instrumental
Group Piano III (C or better)
+ Proficiency Exam Passed
BM Education,
Vocal
Group Piano III (C or better)
+ Proficiency Exam Passed
followed by
2 semesters of Applied Piano Beyond Proficiency:
MUS APPL 2600
BM
Composition
Theory:
Group Piano III (C or better)
+ Proficiency Exam Passed
followed by
2 semesters of Applied Piano Beyond Proficiency:
MUS APPL 2600
Vocal and Instrumental Competency:
Required of all Music Education Majors. Instrumental students (Specialization B and C) will attend special sections of
MUS ED 1100
Instrumental Techniques
taught by instrumental faculty. Keyboard majors enrolling for Specialization A must also satisfy vocal proficiency as determined by the voice faculty.
Foreign Language:
Bachelor of Music Performance Voice majors are required to complete one semester (6 hours total) at the college/university level in each of two foreign languages (selected from Italian, German, or French).
Large Ensembles:
In addition to applied music, all music majors must participate in at least one of the designated large ensembles for a minimum of 8 semesters (6 semesters for students in the music education program). Participation in large ensembles will be continuous from the first semester of residence until completion of the requirement. Participation in ensemble [
MUS ENS 1120
MUS ENS 3120/5120
] does not satisfy the large ensemble requirement. Auditions are required for all ensembles in the School of Music, and students will be assigned to ensembles according to audition results.
Wind and percussion students will be assigned to an appropriate instrumental ensemble. All wind and percussion students who are pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Music in Music Education are required to participate in marching band for  two semesters
on their primary instrument, and may only use marching band for large ensemble credit for two semesters
. (It is strongly recommended that this requirement be fulfilled during the freshman and sophomore years.) B.M. Music, Jazz Specializations majors will be assigned to the appropriate large jazz ensemble (sections 01, 02, or 03).
In the fall semester, participation in either Jazz Band I or II may satisfy the large ensemble requirement for students in select degree programs or those who have completed their respective marching band requirements.  All students must meet audition requirements for the two above ensembles.
String players will participate in the orchestra.
The initial choral ensemble for all freshmen voice students will be either UNI Singers or Cecilians. Freshmen are limited to participation in only one vocal large ensemble. Students performing targeted roles in UNI Opera main stage productions are exempt from ensemble participation for four (4) weeks preceding the final performance of the production.
Composition and Keyboard majors will audition for either an instrumental or a choral large ensemble. Keyboard majors in the music education program shall participate in an ensemble appropriate to their specialization.
Related Programs
Music B.A.
Performance M.M.
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