Vocal Performance (B.M.) - Resident

Vocal Performance (B.M.) - Resident

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
INQR 101Inquiry1
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
RSCH 201Research3
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Total Hours41-44
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course

3

Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived

Major Requirements

Major Foundational Courses
MUSC 200Music, Art, Worship and Culture 13
Music Literature Elective 1,23
Total Hours6
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements.

2

Choose one course from the following: MUSC 213 Survey of Popular and Jazz Literature Music (3 c.h.), MUSC 314 Music in World Cultures (3 c.h.), or MUSC 371 Survey of Songwriting Literature (3 c.h.)

Major Core
MUSC 105Harmonic Practices and Theory I3
MUSC 106Harmonic Practices and Theory II3
MUSC 107Musicianship I1
MUSC 108Musicianship II1
MUSC 203Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices I2-3
or MUSC 205 Chromatic Harmony
MUSC 204Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices II2-3
or MUSC 206 Chromatic Harmony II
MUSC 207Muscianship III1
MUSC 208Muscianship IV1
MUSC 311Music History: Antiquity - 17503
MUSC 312Music History: Since 17503
MUSC 315Basic Conducting2
MUSC 316Choral Conducting2
MUSC 330Music Technology: Notation and DAW3
MUSC 364Contemporary Styles Survey I1
MUSC 372Entrepreneurship in the Christian Music Community3
MUSC 393Vocal Diction3
MUSC 398Junior Recital1
MUSC 407Solo Vocal Literature3
MUSC 408Vocal Pedagogy3
MUSC 470Opera Workshop I: Opera Production1-3
MUSC 471Opera Workshop II: Opera Scenes1-3
MUSC 498Senior Recital1
MUSC 499Internship3
Music Elective 12-3
Language Elective 23
Langauge Elective 23
Ensemble (refer to chart)
Choose eight credit hours of Ensemble courses8
Applied Music: Primary Instrument
MUSC 121Voice (Freshman)1
MUSC 122Voice (Freshman)3
MUSC 221Voice Sophomore3
MUSC 222Voice Sophomore3
MUSC 321Voice (Junior)3
MUSC 322Voice (Junior)2
MUSC 421Voice (Senior)3
MUSC 422Voice (Senior)2
Applied Music: Secondary Instrument
MUSC 244Group Piano IV1
MUSC 345Group Piano V1
Total Hours85-92
1

Choose one course from the following: MUSC 306 Form and Analysis (3 c.h.). MUSC 309 Orchestration (3 c.h.), MUSC 310 Principles of Arranging (3 c.h.), or MUSC 331 Composition I (2 c.h.)

2

Must be the same language

Ensemble (8 Hours)

Students must take at least one ensemble per semester

Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 178
The Worship Choir I
MUSC 180
University Chorale I
MUSC 181
Concert Choir I
MUSC 182
Chamber Singers I
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 180
University Chorale I
MUSC 181
Concert Choir I
MUSC 182
Chamber Singers I
MUSC 289
The Worship Choir II
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 180
University Chorale I
MUSC 181
Concert Choir I
MUSC 182
Chamber Singers I
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 180
University Chorale I
MUSC 181
Concert Choir I
MUSC 182
Chamber Singers I
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 480
University Chorale II
MUSC 481
Concert Choir II
MUSC 482
Chamber Singers II
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 480
University Chorale II
MUSC 481
Concert Choir II
MUSC 482
Chamber Singers II
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 480
University Chorale II
MUSC 481
Concert Choir II
MUSC 482
Chamber Singers II
Choose one credit hour of the following:1
MUSC 480
University Chorale II
MUSC 481
Concert Choir II
MUSC 482
Chamber Singers II
Total Hours8

Additional Major Requirements

  • Keyboard Proficiency Exam
  • Freshman Promotional Jury
  • Sophomore Performance Review
  • Attendance at 56 approved concerts and recitals

Graduation Requirements

  • 126 Total hours
  • 2.0 Overall grade point average
  • 31.5 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
  • Grade of ‘C’ Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
  • 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
  • 31.5 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
  • Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
  • CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded
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