Bachelor of Music in Performance
Performance curricula give initial preparation for careers as solo performers in concert, recording, or church fields; as accompanists, as private studio teachers; as professional ensemble members; as junior college or Bible school faculty, or college teachers (after advanced study). Practical experience in teaching is desirable during junior/senior years. The highest level of performance is expected.
Bachelor of Music Instrumental Performance Requirements, 129 credit hours
- brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba) (e-mail for more information)
- percussion (e-mail for more information)
- stringed instruments (violin, viola, ‘cello, guitar, harp) (e-mail for more information)
- woodwinds (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone) (e-mail for more information)
| Music Requirements* | 81 |
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| Applied Major Study | 30 |
| Minor Instrument | 4 |
| Applied Piano | 3 |
| Music in Christian Perspective: | 2 |
| Music Theory | 18 |
| Aural Skills | 4 |
| Composition | 2 |
| Music History & Literature | 10 |
| Conducting | 4 |
| Instrument Family Techniques | 2 |
| Instrument Literature | 2 |
| Music Ensemble Lab ea. Sem. | 0 |
| Junior Recital | 0 |
| Capstone: Senior Recital | 0 |
| Music Electives | 2 |
| Integrative Studies (IS)‡ (Liberal Arts) | 36 |
| Free Electives | 12 |
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* See College Music Catalog (PDF, 278KB), for specific requirements and course descriptions. ‡ See College Catalog, for a full description of Houghton’s IS requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree. |
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Bachelor of Music Keyboard Performance Requirements, 129 credit hours
- piano (e-mail for more information)
- organ (e-mail for more information)
| Music Requirements* | 81-82 |
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| Applied Major Study | 30 |
| Minor Instrument | 5 |
| Music in Christian Perspective: | 2 |
| Music Theory | 18 |
| Aural Skills | 4 |
| Composition | 2 |
| Music History & Literature | 10 |
| Conducting | 2 |
| Instrument Pedagogy | 2-3 |
| Instrument Literature | 2 |
| Service Playngi | 1 |
| Music Ensemble Lab ea. Sem. | 0 |
| Junior Recital | 0 |
| Capstone: Senior Recital | 0 |
| Music Electives | 2 |
| Integrative Studies (IS)‡ (Liberal Arts) | 36 |
| Free Electives | 12 |
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* See College Music Catalog (PDF, 278KB), for specific requirements and course descriptions. ‡ See College Catalog for a full description of Houghton’s IS requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree. |
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Bachelor of Music Vocal Performance Requirements, 129 credit hours
| Music Requirements* | 82 |
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| Applied Major Study | 28 |
| Language Diction | 2 |
| Applied Piano | 8 |
| Music in Christian Perspective: | 2 |
| Music Theory | 18 |
| Aural Skills | 4 |
| Composition | 2 |
| Music History & Literature | 10 |
| Conducting | 4 |
| Vocal Pedagogy | 2 |
| Vocal Literature | 2 |
| Music Ensemble Lab ea. Sem. | 0 |
| Junior Recital | 0 |
| Capstone: Senior Recital | 0 |
| Music Electives | 2 |
| Integrative Studies (IS)‡ (Liberal Arts) | 36 |
| Free Electives | 12 |
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* See College Music Catalog (PDF, 278KB), for specific requirements and course descriptions. ‡ See College Catalog, for a full description of Houghton’s IS requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree. |
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