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BM, Vocal Performance: Classical Voice

Our Classical Voice Degree provides you with the skills and technique to build a career on stage. The program combines a full scope of core coursework including Foundations of Contemporary Culture, Scientific Inquiry, Music History and Advanced Theory and Practice. In addition, program requirements include a range of specialized courses in vocal performance and classical voice including multi language diction and repertoire as well as dance techniques and acting for singers. One-on-one vocal lessons with leading NYC opera and concert artists are also provided.

Specialization Sequence

You will have the opportunity to perform in staged productions with your peers, which are produced by skilled directors, choreographers, designers, and conductors whose experience includes opera companies and stage work in New York City and abroad. You will also be afforded the opportunity to branch out and delve into music theatre productions and workshops. Additionally, elective courses in music technology, music business, and music education are also available to further broaden your knowledge of the industry. 

Culminating Experience

The program concludes with a recital both junior and senior year. Through coursework, coaching, workshops and multiple performance opportunities each semester, you will graduate with a solid knowledge of vocal technique and the necessary tools to pursue a career in your desired performance area.

Course Title Credits
Liberal Arts Requirements
Foreign Language
Select four credits of a foreign language4
Expository Writing
EXPOS-UA 1Writing as Inquiry4
ACE-UE 110Advanced College Essay: Educ & The Professions4
Foundations of Contemporary Culture
Texts and Ideas4
Cultures and Contexts or Expressive Culture4
Societies and Social Sciences4
Foundations of Scientific Inquiry
Any Mathematics4
Physical/Life Science4
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
MPATC-UE 1067Music History I2
MPATC-UE 1068Music History II: Baroque & Classical2
MPATC-UE 1077Music History III2
MPATC-UE 1078Music History IV: Twentieth Century2
Additional Requirements
SAHS-UE 1New Student Seminar0
Writing Proficiency Examination
Specialization Requirements
Required Music Core Courses
MPATC-UE 1301Theory & Practice I: Global Approaches to Music 12
MPATC-UE 1311Theory & Practice II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading2
MPATC-UE 1331Advanced Theory & Practice: Chromatic Harmony & Form2
MPATC-UE 1332Advanced Theory & Practice: Post Tonal and Contemporary Music2
MPATC-UE 1302Aural Skills I: Global Approaches to Music1
MPATC-UE 1321Aural Skills II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading1
MPATC-UE 1341Advanced Aural Skills: Chromatic Harmony1
MPATC-UE 1342Advanced Aural Skills: Post Tonal and Extended Chromaticism1
MPAPE-UE 72Keyboard Skills I1
MPAPE-UE 73Keyboard Skills II1
MPAVP-UE 1122Recital 22
Specialization in Vocal Performance
MPAVP-UE 1141Acting I for Singers2
MPAVP-UE 1142Acting II for Singers2
MPAMB-UE 100Business Structure of The Music Industry2
MPAVP-UE 1152Vocal Prod for Singers2
MPAVP-UE 1111Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 321
MPAVP-UE 1123Beginning Ballet 42
MPAVP-UE 1132English Diction for Singers1
Classical Voice Concentration Courses
MPAVP-UE 1181NYU Chamber Ensembles 53
MPAVP-UE 1112Vocal Coaching 64
MPAVP-UE 1121Vocal Performance Workshop4
MPAVP-UE 1131Italian Diction for Singers1
MPAVP-UE 1133German Diction for Singers1
MPAVP-UE 1134French Diction for Singers1
MPAVP-UE 1261Song Repertoire:English2
MPAVP-UE 1262Song Repertoire:German2
MPAVP-UE 1263Song Repertoire: Italian Spanish2
MPAVP-UE 1264A Song Repertoire:French2
Complete 1 credit of dance, by advisement.1
Unrestricted Electives
Select 17 Unrestricted Elective credits17
Total Credits128
1

Students are placed into MPATC-UE 1301 through a placement exam.  Students who do not place into this course will first enroll in MPATC-UE 1300 Music Fundamentals.

2

Students take 1 credit in their junior year and 1 credit in their senior year. 

3

Students take 3 credits/semester for 7 semesters.

4

Students take 1 credit for 2 semesters. 

5

Students take 1 credit for 3 semesters. 

6

Students take 2 credits in their junior year and 2 credits in their senior year.

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
MPAVP-UE 1111 Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 3
MPAVP-UE 1121 Vocal Performance Workshop 1
MPAVP-UE 1123 Beginning Ballet 1
MPATC-UE 1302 Aural Skills I: Global Approaches to Music 1
MPATC-UE 1301 Theory & Practice I: Global Approaches to Music 2
MPAPE-UE 72 Keyboard Skills I 1
MPAVP-UE 1132 English Diction for Singers 1
MPAVP-UE 1152 Vocal Prod for Singers 2
MPAVP-UE 1181 NYU Chamber Ensembles 1
SAHS-UE 1 New Student Seminar 0
EXPOS-UA 1 Writing as Inquiry 4
 Credits17
2nd Semester/Term
MPAVP-UE 1111 Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 3
MPAVP-UE 1121 Vocal Performance Workshop 1
MPAVP-UE 1123 Beginning Ballet 1
MPATC-UE 1321 Aural Skills II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading 1
MPATC-UE 1311 Theory & Practice II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading 2
MPAPE-UE 73 Keyboard Skills II 1
MPAVP-UE 1131 Italian Diction for Singers 1
MPAMB-UE 100 Business Structure of The Music Industry 2
MPAVP-UE 1181 NYU Chamber Ensembles 1
ACE-UE 110 Advanced College Essay: Educ & The Professions 4
 Credits17
3rd Semester/Term
MPAVP-UE 1111 Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 3
MPAVP-UE 1121 Vocal Performance Workshop 1
MPATC-UE 1341 Advanced Aural Skills: Chromatic Harmony 1
MPATC-UE 1331 Advanced Theory & Practice: Chromatic Harmony & Form 2
Music History 2
MPAVP-UE 1133 German Diction for Singers 1
MPAVP-UE 1141 Acting I for Singers 2
MPAVP-UE 1181 NYU Chamber Ensembles 1
Dance Elective 1
Liberal Arts Requirement 4
 Credits18
4th Semester/Term
MPAVP-UE 1121 Vocal Performance Workshop 1
MPATC-UE 1342 Advanced Aural Skills: Post Tonal and Extended Chromaticism 1
Music History 2
MPATC-UE 1332 Advanced Theory & Practice: Post Tonal and Contemporary Music 2
MPAVP-UE 1134 French Diction for Singers 1
MPAVP-UE 1142 Acting II for Singers 2
Liberal Arts Requirement 4
Elective 2
 Credits15
5th Semester/Term
MPAVP-UE 1111 Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 3
Song Repertoire 2
Music History 2
Liberal Arts Requirement 4
Electives 6
 Credits17
6th Semester/Term
MPAVP-UE 1111 Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 3
Song Repertoire 2
Vocal Coaching 2
Recital 1
Music History 2
Liberal Arts Requirement 4
Elective 4
 Credits18
7th Semester/Term
MPAVP-UE 1111 Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 3
Song Repertoire 2
Liberal Arts Requirement 4
Electives 5
 Credits14
8th Semester/Term
MPAVP-UE 1111 Vocal Training (Private Lessons) 3
Song Repertoire 2
Liberal Arts Requirement 4
MPAVP-UE 1122 Recital 1
MPAVP-UE 1112 Vocal Coaching 2
 Credits12
 Total Credits128

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