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Bachelor of Music in Performance (Instrumentalist Track)

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree is designed for students who aspire to careers as professional musicians. Through intensive study of music in private lessons with highly-skilled professional faculty, participation in varied undergraduate-focused ensembles and frequent experiential concert opportunities, the program prepares students to enter the field as performers, ensemble conductors and music directors. Students also develop a foundation of comprehensive musicianship that prepares them for future graduate study in music, or careers as private music teachers.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Performance degree follow one of two tracks based on their primary applied area: Instrumentalist or Vocalist.

Instrumentalist Track

Auditions (Instrumentalist Track)

A successful music audition on the student's primary instrument is required for admission to the Instrumentalist track of the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree. Audition requirements and an audition application are available at www.ut.edu/music/prospective/. For assistance and additional information contact music.audition@ut.edu.

Transfer Students

Transfer students who plan to audition for the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree program, and who have completed four semesters of applied lessons in their primary performance area, should demonstrate performance competency equivalent to the requirements of the Upper Division Performance Evaluation. Transfer students can obtain a list of these requirements in advance of their audition by contacting music.audition@ut.edu.

Applied Performance Requirements (Instrumentalist Track)

The Instrumentalist track of the Bachelor of Music in Performance degree has the following applied performance requirements:

  • Students must take at least sixteen combined credits of 200-level Studio Lessons (MUS: 249, 250, 252-267, 271-275) and MUS 350 Upper Division Studio Lessons on their primary instrument.
  • Students must take at least twelve ensemble courses (MUS: 192, 246, 277-298). Ensemble courses may be repeated for additional credit. At least two of these courses must be different ensembles. Music scholarship students may have additional ensemble requirements.
  • Students must present both a Junior and Senior Recital.

Recital/Concert Attendance

All Bachelor of Music in Performance degree candidates must pass MUS 269 Recital/Concert Attendance based on the number of semesters they are in residency at UT as a music degree candidate:

  • 8+ semesters at UT = 6 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 7 semesters at UT = 5 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 6 semesters at UT = 4 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 5 semesters at UT = 3 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 4 semesters at UT = 2 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 3 semesters at UT = 1 semesters of passing MUS 269
  • 2 semesters at UT = 1 semester of passing MUS 269

Minimum Grade for MUS Courses in Major

All Bachelor of Music in Performance degree candidates must receive a grade of “C” or better for any MUS course in order for it to be counted toward their music degree requirements.  

Upper Division Performance Evaluation

  • The Upper Division Performance Evaluation is required for all Bachelor of Music in Performance degree candidates.
  • The Upper Division Performance Evaluation will be made no later than the fourth semester of Studio Lessons, and occurs during the end of the semester Jury Exam.
  • Transfer students bringing in 60 or more credits, who have successfully auditioned, are not required to complete an Upper Division Performance Evaluation.
  • Students must achieve an average grade of "B" or better to pass the evaluation. This grade will substitute for the Jury Exam portion of the student's final Studio Lessons grade for the semester.
  • Students who do not pass with an average grade of "B" or better will need to retake the Upper Division Performance Evaluation during their next end of the semester Jury Exam. Students who do not pass for the second time may not continue in the Bachelor of Music degree program, but may instead change their major to the Bachelor of Arts in Music.
  • Current performance requirements for the Upper Division Performance Evaluation are listed in the UT Music Student Handbook, available in the UT Music Department Blackboard course or by contacting music@ut.edu.
  • Students who have passed the Upper Division Performance Evaluation or have transferred in with 60 or more credits should enroll in MUS 350 (Upper Division Studio Lessons) rather than 200-level studio lessons for the duration of their studies.

Music Exit Exam

Bachelor of Music in Performance degree candidates are required to complete the Music Exit Exam prior to graduation. Students must take the Music Exit Exam during their final semester of study.

 

Musicianship

MUS 110Piano Class I

2
MUS 111Piano Class II

2
MUS 112Aural Skills I

2
MUS 113Aural Skills II

2
MUS 122Music Theory I

3
MUS 123Music Theory II

3
MUS 210Concert Recording Practicum

2
MUS 212Aural Skills III

2
MUS 215Basic Conducting

2
MUS 222Music Theory III

3
MUS 223Music Theory IV

3
MUS 269Recital/Concert Attendance

0
MUS 316Instrumental Conducting

3
MUS 323Arranging and Orchestration

2
MUS 380Music History Survey I: Antiquity, Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque

3
MUS 381Music History Survey II: 18th and 19th Centuries

3
MUS 480Music History Survey III: 1900 to Present Day

3
Total Credit Hours:40

Performance

MUS 135Alexander Technique for Wellness

1
MUS 200Jazz Improvisation I

1
MUS 346Junior Recital

0-1
MUS 446Senior Recital

2
One of the following:
MUS 225Vocal and Choral Methods

2
MUS 226String Methods

2
MUS 228Brass Methods

2
MUS 229Percussion Methods

2
MUS 230Woodwind Methods I: Single Reeds

2
MUS 231Woodwind Methods II: Double Reeds and Flute

2
MUS 232Guitar Methods

1
16 credits of the following:
MUS 249Studio Lessons: Harpsichord

2
MUS 250Studio Lessons: Piano

2
MUS 252Studio Lessons: Flute

2
MUS 253Studio Lessons: Oboe

2
MUS 254Studio Lessons: Clarinet

2
MUS 255Studio Lessons: Bassoon

2
MUS 256Studio Lessons: Saxophone

2
MUS 257Studio Lessons: Trumpet

2
MUS 258Studio Lessons: French Horn

2
MUS 259Studio Lessons: Trombone

2
MUS 260Studio Lessons: Euphonium

2
MUS 261Studio Lessons: Tuba

2
MUS 262Studio Lessons: Percussion

2
MUS 263Studio Lessons: Violin

2
MUS 264Studio Lessons: Viola

2
MUS 265Studio Lessons: Cello

2
MUS 266Studio Lessons: Double Bass

2
MUS 267Studio Lessons: Classical Guitar

2
MUS 271Studio Lessons: Harp

2
MUS 272Studio Lessons: Contemporary Guitar

2
MUS 273Studio Lessons: Contemporary Keyboard

2
MUS 274Studio Lessons: Contemporary Bass

2
MUS 275Studio Lessons: Contemporary Percussion

2
MUS 350Upper Division Studio Lessons

2
12 credits of the following:
MUS 192World Music Drumming Ensemble

0-1
MUS 246Camerata

0-1
MUS 277Jazz Combo

0-1
MUS 279MIX Lab

0-1
MUS 280Studio Production Ensemble

0-1
MUS 281Interactive Arts Ensemble

0-1
MUS 282Woodwind Ensemble

0-1
MUS 283Brass Ensemble

0-1
MUS 284Percussion Ensemble

0-1
MUS 285Classical Guitar Ensemble

0-1
MUS 286String Ensemble

0-1
MUS 287Performance Class

0-1
MUS 289Orchestra

0-1
MUS 290Spartan Band

0-1
MUS 291Wind Ensemble

0-1
MUS 292Jazz Ensemble

0-1
MUS 293Chamber Singers

0-1
MUS 294Opus

0-1
MUS 295University Treble Chorus

0-1
MUS 297University Concert Chorus

0-1
MUS 298Opera Workshop

0-1
Total Credit Hours:34-35
 

Total Credit Hours: 74-75