Overview
The Bachelor of Music in Performance is offered by the Department of Instrumental Studies.
Students must select one of the following concentrations:
- Bassoon
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Classical Guitar
- Double Bass
- Euphonium
- Flute
- French Horn
- Harp
- Harpsichord
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice
Voice Concentration
The following information pertains to the Voice concentration. Refer to the Classical Guitar, Harpsichord, Piano and the other instruments pages for their requirements.
The Voice concentration, which is administered by the Department of Vocal Arts, is for performance students who elect a concentration in Voice. The training, provided by the Vocal Arts Department, emphasizes vocal technique and repertoire in a challenging program of vocal development. Performance progress is closely guided through private lessons, participation in various Boyer College choirs, juries and recital performances. The program of study prepares singers for careers in concert and recital performance, opera and private teaching.
Special Admissions Requirements
See Music Admissions information on Boyer College of Music and Dance page.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: BC-PERF-BMUS
Contact Information
Paul Rardin, Chair
215-204-4742
rardin@temple.edu
Christine Anderson, Coordinator, Voice Studios
215-204-8375
christine.anderson@temple.edu
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
The Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Voice Concentration is conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty and upon the satisfactory completion of a minimum of 124 credits.
University Requirements
- All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
- All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses. The specific writing-intensive courses required for the major are MUST 3696 and MUSC 4296.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education courses | 32 | |
| Music Theory | ||
| MUST 1711 | Theory I | 4 |
| or MUST 1911 | Honors Theory I | |
| MUST 1712 | Theory II | 4 |
| or MUST 1912 | Honors Theory II | |
| MUST 2711 | Theory III | 4 |
| or MUST 2911 | Honors Theory III | |
| MUST 2712 | Theory IV | 4 |
| or MUST 2912 | Honors Theory IV | |
| Voice Concentration | ||
| MUSC 1203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 1204 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 2203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 2204 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 3203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 3204 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 4203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 4284 | Voice Major | 3 |
| Secondary Piano | ||
| MUSC 1405 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 1406 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 2405 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| MUSC 2406 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| Basic Conducting | ||
| MUSC 2323 | Basic Conducting | 1 |
| Music History | ||
| MUST 2703 | Music in History | 3 |
| MUST 2704 | Music in History | 3 |
| MUST 3696 | Music in History | 3 |
| Diction | ||
| MUSC 1225 | English Diction | 1 |
| MUSC 1226 | German Diction | 1 |
| MUSC 1227 | Italian Diction | 1 |
| MUSC 1228 | French Diction | 1 |
| Foreign Language | ||
| FREN 1001 | Introduction to French I | 4 |
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
| Introduction to German I | ||
| Introduction to German II | ||
| Italian Language I | ||
| Italian Language II | ||
| Opera Workshop | ||
| MUSC 4228 | Opera Workshop | 3 |
| MUSC 4229 | Opera Workshop | 2 |
| Vocal Repertoire | ||
| MUSC 3267 | Vocal Repertoire | 2 |
| MUSC 3268 | Vocal Repertoire | 2 |
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| MUSC 4296 | Vocal Pedagogy | 3 |
| Ensembles | ||
| Take any combination of the following three courses for a total of 7 credits: | 7 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir (Electives) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Concentration in Voice
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MUSC 1203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 1405 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir | ||
| MUST 1711 or MUST 1911 | Theory I or Honors Theory I | 4 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| MUSC 1225 | English Diction | 1 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 1204 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 1406 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir | ||
| MUST 1712 or MUST 1912 | Theory II or Honors Theory II | 4 |
| MUSC 1226 | German Diction | 1 |
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 2203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 2405 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir | ||
| MUST 2711 or MUST 2911 | Theory III or Honors Theory III | 4 |
| MUST 2703 | Music in History | 3 |
| MUSC 1227 | Italian Diction | 1 |
| IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 2204 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUSC 2406 | Secondary Piano for Music Majors | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir | ||
| MUST 2712 or MUST 2912 | Theory IV or Honors Theory IV | 4 |
| MUST 2704 | Music in History | 3 |
| MUSC 1228 | French Diction | 1 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course GQ | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 3203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir | ||
| MUSC 3267 | Vocal Repertoire | 2 |
| MUSC 2323 | Basic Conducting | 1 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Italian Language I | ||
| Introduction to German I | ||
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 3204 | Voice Major | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir | ||
| MUSC 3268 | Vocal Repertoire | 2 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Italian Language II | ||
| Introduction to German II | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MUSC 4203 | Voice Major | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Choral Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Graduate Conductors Choir | ||
| MUSC 4228 | Opera Workshop | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| FREN 1001 | Introduction to French I | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| MUSC 4284 | Voice Major | 3 |
| MUST 3696 | Music in History [WI] | 3 |
| MUSC 4296 | Vocal Pedagogy [WI] | 3 |
| MUSC 4229 | Opera Workshop | 2 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 124 | |