Bachelor of Music, Performance (Strings: Cello, String Bass, Viola, and Violin)

Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of music degree with a major in music performance.Artistic SkillsAbility to realize the composer's instructions on the musical page.Express musical ideas through the variation of dynamics, vibrato, articulations, tone colors, timing, blend, and intonation.Technical SkillsRight hand technique: good sound production, bow strokes, and bow distribution.Left hand technique: vibrato, precise and accurate intonation, clean shifting, facility, playing without tension.Posture and efficient body usage.Ear training to enable good intonation.Temporal skills, including rhythm and tempo.Problem Solving and Practice TechniquesStudent will identify problems in their playing.Learn specific practice techniques to fix problems in playing and apply techniques during practice sessions.Ability to analyze music from a broad spectrum of styles, genres, and time periods.RepertoireThorough knowledge of standard solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire from the Baroque period to the 21st century.Perform works from a wide spectrum of genres, time periods, styles, and cultures.Career DevelopmentPractical skills necessary to have a career in music, whether the career involves teaching, performing, freelancing, or a combination of these.Learn skills such as audition preparation, concert preparation, promotion, and networking.Effective CommunicationEngage an audience, both through speaking and playing.Collaborate with fellow musicians to learn and perform works.Write about the music studied and performed.PedagogyApply problem solving skills and effective practice techniques to teaching others.