Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts 48 courses 120 total credits
In the Bachelor of Music program in performance with a concentration in voice, you focus on the study of vocal technique, repertoire and performance while gaining the skills necessary for a career as a classical singer. The program provides extensive performance experience and an inclusive and supportive environment with opportunities to explore many different singing styles. You build additional skills and knowledge in language, pedagogy and acting.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Music Core
Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours Upper Division MHL Elective AND Upper Division Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) 3 credit hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHL 140 | Sounds and Cultures | 3 |
| MTC 125 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MTC 221 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MTC 222 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| Total Music Core | 12 credits | |
Music Core - Music Theory Core Elective:
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Applied Performance
Completion of Piano Diagnostic Exam determines placement into Class Piano courses. Ensemble placement is by audition. For questions, see your studio instructor.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 111 | Studio Instruction | 4 |
| MUP 131 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 132 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 231 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 232 | Class Piano | 1 |
| MUP 311 | Studio Instruction | 4 |
| MUP 327 | Studio Instruction | 16 |
| MUP 495 | Performance | |
| MUP 496 | Performance | |
| Total Applied Performance | 28 credits | |
Applied Performance - Upper Division Choral Ensemble:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 443 | Choral Ensembles | |
| MUP 450 | Choral Union | |
| MUP 455 | Canticum Bassum | |
| MUP 457 | Sol Singers | |
| MUP 458 | ASU Gospel Choir | |
| MUP 459 | Barrett Choir | |
| Total | 8 credits | |
Voice Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 170 | Music Theatre I | 2 |
| MUP 172 | Music Theatre II | 2 |
| MUP 250 | Diction for Singers | 1 |
| MUP 250 | Diction for Singers | 1 |
| MUP 250 | Diction for Singers | 1 |
| MUP 360 | Musicianship for Singers | 1 |
| MUP 451 | Repertoire | 2 |
| MUP 453 | Art Song Repertoire | 2 |
| MUP 481 | Performance Pedagogy and Materials | 2 |
| Total Voice Core | 14 credits | |
Voice Core - Upper Division MHL - Cross-Historical:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHL 342 | Music History II | |
| MHL 447 | Music and Healing | |
| MHL 494 | Topic: Jazz History and Discourse | |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Music Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 471 | Topic: Audition Training (Musical Theatre) | 1 |
| FRE 101 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| GER 101 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| ITA 101 | Elementary Italian I | 4 |
| Total Music Electives | 13 credits | |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 101 | The ASU School of Music Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years. Music students must successfully complete an entrance audition into the major before enrolling at ASU. Music students must successfully complete the music theory diagnostic exam before enrolling in School of Music, Dance and Theatre courses. Familiarize yourself with information about musicians' health.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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