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Voice (Performance)

Pacific Lutheran University
Washington , United States
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Bachelors
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Music Performance | Vocal Performance
Area of study
Arts
Course Language
English
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University Program Details

The university program in question encompasses a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster excellence in music performance, particularly in the area of voice. The program is structured into several core components, each tailored to equip students with a deep understanding of music theory, performance techniques, and related areas such as diction and pedagogy.


Music Core Requirements

  • Ensembles (8 credits): Participation in choral ensembles is mandatory, with options including MUSI 360-363, one of which must be taken each semester.
  • Voice/Diction Private Lessons (22 credits): Private lessons in voice instruction are a critical part of the program, ensuring personalized feedback and growth.
    • Voice Instruction (13 credits): Choose from MUSI 204/404.
    • Keystone and Capstone Projects:
      • MUSI 399: Keystone (jr recital) (3 credits)
      • MUSI 499: Capstone: Senior Project (sr recital) (4 credits)
  • Diction Courses:
    • MUSI 355: Diction I (1 credit)
    • MUSI 356: Diction II (1 credit)

Upper-Division Core

  • Making Music and Analyzing Music:
    • MUSI 336: Making Music (3 credits)
    • MUSI 337: Analyzing Music (3 credits)
  • J-Term Requirement: One intensive performance course is required, with options including MUSI 390/391: Intensive Performance (4 credits).

Concentration Module

  • Conducting and Solo Vocal Literature:
    • MUSI 345: Conducting I (1 credit)
    • MUSI 353: Solo Vocal Lit (2 credits)
  • Early Music Laboratory and Opera:
    • MUSI 358: Early Music Laboratory (1 credit)
    • MUSI 366: Opera (2 credits)
  • Vocal Pedagogy:
    • MUSI 453: Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)

Electives

  • Students must choose any MUSI course from 103-499, excluding those already used in the major. However, MUSI 111, 113, 115, and 116 cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.

Language Requirement

  • One year of a foreign language is required, with options including French (FREN) or German (GERM) at the following levels:
    • 101, 102 (first year)
    • 201, 202 (second year)
    • 301, 302 (third year)
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