Applied Vocal Music
Degree Option
Bachelor of Music with a major in applied music (instrumental, piano, string or voice performance).
Description of Program
Candidates for the BM degree with a major in applied music are prepared for full-time or part-time work as performers, as leaders of community choral or instrumental groups, as studio teachers or as teachers of applied music in private schools or colleges. The candidate must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours.
The instrumental major (piano, organ, strings, wind and percussion instruments) in the BM curriculum takes 39 to 40 hours in the applied major and minor, 31 to 34 hours in music theory and history-literature and eight hours of ensemble, plus the Drake Curriculum and free electives. (Hours vary according to each instrument; students should consult with advisers for specific number of hours.)
The vocal major in the BM curriculum takes 43 hours in applied music, 33 hours in music theory and history-literature, and eight hours of ensemble, plus the Drake Curriculum and free electives. [*Fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for the vocal major is to be approved by the student’s adviser.*]
An acceptable senior recital of approximately one hour’s duration in the student’s major applied music field is required.
* Fulfillment of foreign language requirements include two semesters of the same foreign language; French, German, or Italian.
Requirements for Major
Applied Vocal
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First Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 6 (Piano Laboratory I) or Applied Music Minor
Music 1 (Materials of Music I)
Music 2 (Materials of Music I)
Music 75 (Diction I)
First Year Seminar
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
First Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 3 (Materials of Music II)
Music 4 (Materials of Music II)
Music 81 (Music Literature)
Music 7 (Piano Laboratory II or Applied Music Minor) (should be listed underneath Applied Music Major)
Music 76 (Diction II)
Drake Curriculum
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Sophomore Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 49 (Piano Laboratory III or Applied Music Minor)
Music 51 (Materials of Music III)
Music 52 (Materials of Music III)
Music 85 (Music History I)
Music 140 (Vocal Literature
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Sophomore Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 50 (Piano Laboratory IV or Applied Music Minor)
Music 53 (Materials of Music IV)
Music 54 (Materials of Music IV)
Music 95 (Music History II)
Drake Curriculum
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Junior Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Music 105 (Music History III)
Music 107 (Analysis of Post-Tonal Music)
Music 163 (Choral Conducting)
Music 154 (Vocal Pedagogy)
Free Elective
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Junior Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Drake Curriculum or Free Electives
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Senior Year — First Semester
Applied Music Major
Foreign Language (French, German, Italian)
Drake Curriculum
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
Total
Senior Year — Second Semester
Applied Music Major
Foreign Language (French, German, Italian)
Drake Curriculum
Ensemble — Music 149 (Choir)
Music 21 (Recitals, Required)
SENIOR RECITAL (Required)
Total
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Credits
4
1
3
1
2
3
1
Cr.
15
4
3
1
3
1
2
3
1
Cr.
18
4
1
3
1
3
2
1
Cr.
15
4
1
3
1
3
3
1
Cr.
16
4
4
3
3
2
2
2-3
1
Cr.
17-18
4
9 -10
1
Cr.
14-15
4
3-4
6-7
1
Cr.
14-16
4
3-4
6-7
1
Cr.
Cr.
14-16
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