Music Performance, B.A.

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Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Music Performance from Lakeland University should be able to:

Perform to an appropriate level of mastery, either in voice or instrument.
Lead an ensemble effectively.
Use the piano as a professional tool.
Identify significant dates, composers, pieces, genres and styles in regard to music history.
Use the theoretical language of music for the composition of and analysis of musical pieces.
Teach music.
Demonstrate behaviors and aptitudes for professional success.

Major Requirements (56 semester hours)

And a combination of fifteen (15) semester hours in the following areas:

Ensembles

Students must participate in eight semesters of ensembles.

Applied Lessons

Students must enroll in applied lessons for eight semesters; 1 credit = 30 minute lesson, 2 credits = 60 minute lesson; four semesters must be at the 444/445 level.

Music (MUS) Electives

Recital Requirement

Students must give two recitals, typically done in the junior and senior years.

Piano Proficiency Test

Students must pass a piano proficiency test; the test is given at the conclusion of MUS 259 - Class Piano IV (2 semester hours) , otherwise an incomplete for MUS 259 Class Piano IV will be given and the student must retake the test at the beginning of the subsequent term.