Bachelor of Music in Performance, Voice Concentration
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Paul Rardin, Chair
215-204-4742
rardin@temple.edu
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, juries, and recital performances. The program of study prepares singers for careers in concert and recital performance, opera, and private teaching.
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 |
| MUST 1712 | Theory II | 4 |
| MUST 2711 | Theory III | 4 |
| MUST 2712 | Theory IV | 4 |
| 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: Performance, Voice Concentration
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2021-2022 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 | Theory I | 4 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| MUSC 1225 | English Diction | 1 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term 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 | Theory II | 4 |
| MUSC 1226 | German Diction | 1 |
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term 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 | Theory III | 4 |
| MUST 2703 | Music in History | 3 |
| MUSC 1227 | Italian Diction | 1 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Term 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 | Theory IV | 4 |
| MUST 2704 | Music in History | 3 |
| MUSC 1228 | French Diction | 1 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Term 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 [LA] | ||
| Introduction to German I [LA] | ||
| Term 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 [LA] | ||
| Introduction to German II [LA] | ||
| Term 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 [LA] | 4 |
| Term 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 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 124 | |