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Performance - Classical - Instrumental, B.M.
Bachelor of Music
Â鶹ÒùÔº This Program
Completion of this major prepares one for a career as an instrumental performer (solo or ensemble), private instrument teacher, or conductor. Continued study may include a master’s degree instrumental performance, instrumental literature, or conducting.
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Audition is required to be admitted into the program.
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 in music courses is required.
- All applied instructions need to be taken with chamber music, large ensemble and music seminar.
- The institution maintains articulation agreements with regional community colleges that define transfer credit policy by course. The Music department, however, requires placement exams in performance, harmony, ear training, and keyboard; the placement exams confirm or deny transfer credit in each course and level.