BFA in Music Performance (Vocal)

The music curriculum prepares students to become proficient musicians, music educators, and capable instrumentalists who are able to demonstrate the performance skills and knowledge for sound musicianship. This specialization serves students who are planning to pursue a graduate degree in performance by increasing the study with their primary vocal instructor and including courses in vocal pedagogy and diction.Our graduates demonstrate an understanding of the common elements and organizational patterns of music and possess the ability to employ them in aural, verbal, written and visual analysis and demonstrate basic knowledge of music history, diverse performing traditions and repertoires through the present time. Our graduates also demonstrate the ability to synthesize theoretical concepts and historical perspectives in arranging and adapting musical scores, and in rudimentary composing and improvising with the use of computer and internet applications to assist in learning theoretical concepts as well as arranging and performing skills and possess knowledge and skills in music.

Official transcripts listing courses, examinations, grades, and marks from your high school or college/university. Photocopies may be temporarily accepted if they are certified by an official at the American Embassy or a known world organization.Secondary School/University TranscriptsWe require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.New international undergraduate students must take the residual ACT prior to registration for classes to assess their English skills for placement purposes. An additional placement exam may also be offered (depending on the ACT score) to ensure proper advisement into appropriate English courses.For other international students.