Program Overview

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Voice

The Bachelor of Music in Performance - Voice is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to provide students with a thorough education in music performance, theory, and history. The program is offered by the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 153 credits, which include:

• Major Area: 32 credits of major lessons, 3 credits of voice jury, 4 credits of vocal coaching, and 2 credits of voice recital
• The Breakthrough Curriculum: 5 credits of exploring arts careers, building a brand and portfolio, and pitching a creative idea
• Supportive Courses in Music: 34 credits of ear training, keyboard studies, theory, and musicology
• General Studies: 12 credits of core courses and liberal arts electives
• Electives: 6 credits of elective courses

Sample Program of Study

A sample program of study is provided to illustrate the typical course sequence for students in the Bachelor of Music in Performance - Voice program. The program is designed to be completed in four years, with a balance of music performance, theory, and general studies courses.

Course List

The following courses are required for the Bachelor of Music in Performance - Voice program:

• Major Lesson 1 HR (8 semesters)
• Voice Jury (3 semesters)
• Vocal Coaching (4 semesters)
• Voice Recital (1 semester)
• Ear Training (4 semesters)
• Keyboard Studies (4 semesters)
• Theory (3 semesters)
• Musicology (3 semesters)
• Core Courses (2 semesters)
• Liberal Arts Electives (2 semesters)
• Exploring Arts Careers (1 semester)
• Building a Brand and Portfolio (1 semester)
• Pitching a Creative Idea (1 semester)

Total Credits

The total credits required for the Bachelor of Music in Performance - Voice program are 153 credits.