OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Voice Major (B.Mus.) |
Major code BM5101
College of Fine Arts
School of Music
Glidden Hall 440
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4244
Fax: 740.593.4255
Christopher Fisher, contact person
fisherc@ohio.edu
Program Overview
Ohio University’s performance faculty provides comprehensive study through private instruction, large and small ensemble experiences, chamber music, pedagogy and literature courses, and master classes. The Bachelor of Music degree performance curriculum is rooted in applied music study with significant components in practical and academic skills. The degree program is designed for students demonstrating exceptional talent, technical aptitude, potential to interpret advanced repertoire, and those who are ready to commit to the rigorous preparation necessary to fully develop their artistic talents and abilities.
Performance majors develop the ability to perform repertoire from all periods available to their instruments or voice. Experience in solo, chamber music, and large ensemble performance is required.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program.
Change of Program Policy
Students currently attending Ohio University who wish to declare a major in music are required to audition for admission to the School of Music before they may declare the major.
External Transfer Admission
All undergraduates, whether prospective freshmen or transfer students, are required to audition for admission to the degree programs offered by the School of Music. In general, students may not pursue coursework in the major until they have successfully auditioned and been admitted to a music degree program.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
The program is a preprofessional course of study that prepares students to pursue advanced graduate degree programs in performance, to engage in professional performance activities, or to establish private teaching studios. The discipline and critical insights gained from pursuing a professional degree in music can also have implicatons for other career options.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Total Hours Required
The Bachelor of Music degree with major in voice requires a minimum of 125 hours.
Aural Skills, Music Theory, and Music History and Literature
Complete the following courses during freshman and sophomore years:
Aural Skills
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1030 - Dictation and Sight Singing I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1040 - Dictation and Sight Singing II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2030 - Dictation and Sight Singing III Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2040 - Dictation and Sight Singing IV Credit Hours: 1
Music Theory
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1010 - Music Theory I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1020 - Music Theory II Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 2010 - Music Theory III Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 2020 - Music Theory IV Credit Hours: 3
Music History and Literature
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1210 - Introduction to World Music Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 1250 - Introduction to Music History and Literature Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 3210 - History and Literature of Music I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 3220 - History and Literature of Music II Credit Hours: 3
Class Piano (Voice)
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 1410 - Class Piano I Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 1420 - Class Piano II Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2410 - Class Piano III Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 2420 - Class Piano IV Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3590 - Class Piano V Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3600 - Class Piano VI Credit Hours: 1
Ensemble
Complete 8 semesters of large ensemble for 1 hour each semester. Music majors must perform in a large ensemble every semester in residence. See School of Music Undergraduate Handbook for ensembles appropriate to the principal instrument and major.
Performance Lab
Complete 6 semesters of the following course:
- MUS 1090 - Performance Laboratory Credit Hours: 0
Music Theory or Music History and Literature Electives
Complete 4 hours from the following courses:
- MUS 4050 - Jazz Theory I Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4051 - Jazz Theory II Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4070 - Counterpoint I Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4071 - Counterpoint II Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4210 - Literature of Choral Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4211 - Literature of Piano Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4212 - Literature of Chamber Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4213 - Literature of Orchestral Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4214 - Literature of Organ Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4216 - Literature of Band Music Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4250 - Music of Africa Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4270 - Folk Music in the United States Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4901 - Special Topics in Tonal Analysis Credit Hours: 3
- MUS 4902 - Special Topics in Post-Tonal Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Voice Diction
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 3750 - English and Italian Diction for Singers Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3751 - Italian for Singers Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3752 - German for Singers Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 3753 - French for Singers Credit Hours: 1
Vocal Solo Repertoire
Complete the following courses:
- MUS 4573 - Solo Vocal Repertoire I: French and British Credit Hours: 1
- MUS 4574 - Solo Vocal Repertoire II: Germany and United States Credit Hours: 1
Recital
Both of the following courses are required for the completion of the program.
- MUS 4940 - Junior Recital Credit Hours: 2
- MUS 4941 - Senior Recital Credit Hours: 2
Foreign Language
Complete two courses in a single language: Italian, French, or German.
- ITAL 1110 - Elementary Italian I Credit Hours: 4
- ITAL 1120 - Elementary Italian II Credit Hours: 4
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OR
- FR 1110 - Elementary French I Credit Hours: 4
- FR 1120 - Elementary French II Credit Hours: 4
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OR
- GER 1110 - Elementary German I Credit Hours: 4
- GER 1120 - Elementary German II Credit Hours: 4