Applied Vocal Music, B.M.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• describe and integrate theoretical analysis, the study of music history and society, and music performance skills through writing, speaking, discussion, and musical performing, as exemplified through successful completion of coursework. (C, CT)
• describe and analyze music compositions through the application of analytical techniques in music theory, as exemplified through successful completion of coursework. (QR)
• demonstrate musical performance skills and knowledge leading to professional work as a musician or graduate study, as exemplified through successful completion of musical ensembles, applied lessons, and recital components.

Contact Information

School of Music
Virginia Street Gym 100
(775) 784-6145
http://www.unr.edu/music

College of Liberal Arts
Student Center
Lincoln Hall 305
(775) 682-8745
http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/academic-advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements

This music program is not intended for beginning musicians.

In addition to applying to the university and being admitted, prospective music majors are required to audition for acceptance to this School of Music degree program. Audition requirements, procedures and deadlines are available on the School of Music website. Completing an audition does not guarantee acceptance to any music program. Students who do not complete an audition and/or whose audition does not meet the requirements set by School of Music faculty will not be permitted to pursue this major and will be removed from this program. Incoming students in this situation will be placed into Exploratory status, and will be required to meet with an academic advisor in the Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center (EPAC) to select an alternate major that aligns with their interests.

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.0
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.0 major; “C” or better in all major coursework
• Residency Requirement |  30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 42 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Core Requirements (15 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter of this catalog.

NOTE: Students are highly encouraged to carefully choose the coursework taken to apply towards CO10–CO14 such that a maximum of 9 unique units are applied to these core objectives through the completion of core courses that satisfy more than one core objective or degree requirement. Students who need more than 3 units to satisfy CO1& CO3 and/or take the Functional Piano courses in section IV. G. below and do not double-dip coursework in these core objectives with other degree requirements may exceed 120 total units for the degree.

III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements–Applied Vocal Specialization (78-82 units)

V. Minor Requirement (0 units)

VI. General Electives (0-9 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule

This is only to be used as an aid in planning your degree; course rotations and offerings are subject to change. Review and adjust your plan with your School of Music advisor.

Note(s):

Students may consider reducing Fall and Spring semester loads by taking advantage of courses offered during Wintermester and Summer Sessions.