The Bachelor of Music degree with an
emphasis in instrumental performance is designed to develop the highest
possible level of proficiency in performance on an instrument other than
piano. The program is designed to challenge and train talented and motivated
students intent upon achieving technical mastery of the instrument and
musical maturity. It also strives to develop reasoning ability, aesthetic
awareness, and discriminating judgment together with a sense of purpose
and a zeal for continued learning.
Those interested in a career in freelance
performance or in teaching at the college/university level will find
this degree an excellent preparation
for the graduate studies that work in such fields will require–graduate
studies in musicology, music theory, and composition are also well served
by the curriculum. Many students also find this degree to be an excellent
and thorough preparation for the teaching of their instrument as an independent
teacher in a private or shared studio. Even if one eventually decides
not to pursue such careers, the highly developed work ethic, investigative
skills, collaborative skills, and organizational skills nurtured by this
degree will be welcomed in many and diverse fields.
In
addition to University Studies courses taken by all Millikin students
and the Music Core required for all music majors (See Fine Arts section
of Bulletin) instrumental performance majors must take three upper
level music theory classes, two semesters of pedagogy, and two semesters
of
small ensemble (chamber music). Performance majors give two solo recitals,
one
in the Junior year and one in the Senior year. They must also pass
a barrier exam at the end of the fourth semester in order to continue
in
the degree
program.
Those who intend to pursue a career in higher education should
seriously consider creating a “concentration” in an area
such as music theory or music history and literature. The options available
under the
music theory section of the music core along with the 6 hours of upper
division music elective credits make this relatively easy to accomplish.
Click here for
a degree audit sheet and suggested four-year sequence if you declared your major in the Fall of 2007 or prior.
Click here for a degree audit sheet and suggested four-year sequence if you declared your major in the Fall of 2008 or after.
Click
here for the Fine Arts section of the University Bulletin.
Click
here for information on choosing a major. |