B.A. Music - Classical Performance | Program in Music | The University of Vermont(title)

The B.A. in Music offers students the opportunity to study performance, composition, theory, and technology in a liberal arts setting.

Classical performance students learn advanced music theory and have a strong emphasis on private lessons and performing ensembles each semester. The capstone requirement is a senior recital.

Audition and Declaring the Major

Students wishing to declare a music major concentration in classical performance must first pass an entrance audition on an instrument or voice. In order to complete the major, all students must attain intermediate level on a single instrument or voice; and must pass a junior standing examination, usually at the end of the sophomore year.

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Major requirements

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Requirements (UVM Catalogue)

Concentrations

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Jazz Studies | History/Literature | Composition/Theory | Technology/Business

Beyond the Classroom

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Classical performance students can find many performing opportunities while pursuing their undergraduate education. Students have taken part in the Burlington Chamber Orchestra and Burlington Choral Society; performed in musical productions at the Flynn Theatre and Burlington City Hall; and with events such as the Green Mountain Mahler Festival.

Learning Outcomes

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Upon completion of the BA in music with a classical performance concentration, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced skill on a single instrument or voice
  • Describe and apply intermediate music theory knowledge and skills
  • Describe and apply intermediate music history and literature knowledge
  • In their professional life (after graduating) alumni apply skills, knowledge, and proficiency attained

Careers

  • Performer
  • School music teacher or band director
  • Private teacher
  • Producer

Where Alumni Work

  • Burlington Music Dojo
  • Champlain Philharmonic
  • Carnegie Hall
  • New York Choral Society
  • Vermont Sound and Light
  • Vermont Youth Orchestra Association
  • VT public schools