Program Overview

Music B.S.

The bachelor of science (B.S.) degree program in music is particularly appropriate for students who desire the challenge of an enriched program of intellectual stimulation.

About this Program

• Work extensively in music while devoting more time to liberal arts studies than is possible in our programs leading to the bachelor of music degree.
• Choose a course of primary applied study on your instrument or voice in either the classical or jazz/commercial music tradition.
• Participate in a weekly student convocation that brings the entire Setnor School of Music community together for performances by peers, faculty and guest artists.
• Join an ensemble! We offer instrumental and choral ensembles of all sizes and musical styles.
• Take part in master classes taught by nationally and internationally renowned visiting artists.
• Benefit from a supportive network of VPA alumni who are always willing to help you achieve success, both at Syracuse and after you graduate.

Program Information

• Degree Type: B.S.
• Major: Music
• Outcome: Performing Arts
• Modality: In-person
• College or School: College of Visual and Performing Arts

Curriculum

The curriculum’s flexibility will allow you to strengthen your portfolio of musical, pedagogical and business skills to better prepare you for a diversified career in music.

Faculty who are established composers, performers and lecturers will support and inspire you, and demonstrate through their own professional music pursuits how to establish a livelihood with a love of music at its core.

Student Learning Outcomes

Principal Performance Area (Lower Division Sequence)

• Demonstrate functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
• Perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Secondary Performance Area/Keyboard Competency (Lower Division)

• Demonstrate functional keyboard skills to support musicianship at the appropriate level.

Harmony and Analysis (Lower Division)

• Identify/describe common elements and organizational patterns of music and their aural and verbal analysis.
• Identify/describe musical forms, processes and structures.

Aural Skills and Analysis (Lower Division)

• Produce and recognize music at the appropriate level

Ensemble Performance (Lower Division)

• Demonstrate artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting.
• Demonstrate collaborative competency and knowledge of the ensemble’s repertoire.

History and Repertoire (Lower Division)

• Describe music history and identify repertoire through the present time, including the study and experience of musical languages and cultures.

Principal Performance Area (Upper Division Sequence)

• Demonstrate functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
• Perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Ensemble Performance (Upper Division)

• Demonstrate artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting.
• Demonstrate collaborative competency and knowledge of the ensemble’s repertoire.

Music Conducting (Upper Division)

• Work as a leader and in collaboration on matters of musical interpretation.

Extracurricular Opportunities

• Study abroad opportunity: London Semester
• Immersion opportunity: Gilbert Week
• Clubs and organizations: Music Fraternities and Sororities, A Cappella Ensembles

Related Programs

• Music Education (PreK-Grade 12) B.Mus.
• Music History and Cultures B.A.
• Music Industry B.Mus.
• Performance B.Mus.