Bachelor of Music, Performance (Voice)

University of the Pacific

Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of music degree with a major in music performance.Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression at a level appropriate to the individual’s instrument.Knowledge and skills to work as a collaborative artist and understanding of matters of musical interpretation.Exhibit growth in all of the aforementioned areas in a variety of solo and ensemble contexts. The specific objectives and outcomes for the vocal MAPM courses vastly differ from those of other instrumental applied areas. Unlike all other instruments, each human voice has pronounced and divergent variables such as physical maturity, physiological structure, and a highly individualized tone, timbre, and range. Therefore, a sound pedagogical approach requires that each student be assessed for a specific set of goals and outcomes that are in the best interests of the individual. This assessment is subject to the professional opinion of the individual’s instructor.Vocal ArtistryAuthenticity of pronunciation, style, and expression of text in English, French, German, and Italian, while integrating and communicating the text’s meaning.ActingCreate and formulate character choices and translate these choices into a comprehensive dramatic performance.Engage in aesthetic judgment and critical thinking in the assessment of both self-performance and peer-performance.Vocal PedagogyKnowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal instrument.Integration of teaching techniques for instruction to a wide range of voice types and ages.RepertoireAn overview and understanding of the classical voice repertoire.Perform a cross-section of repertoire from the body of standard classical vocal literature appropriate to the individual's voice type.SynthesisThe ability to combine all of the elements of language, textual meaning and context, pertinent theoretical and historical contexts, characterization, and vocal technique into performance practice in a wide variety of repertoire.General MusicianshipAbility to sight-read demonstrating both general musicianship and skill with the voice.Skills include but are not limited to rhythm, pitch, and pertinent analytical skills in repertoire related to the demands in the current classical singer environment.Industry AwarenessAwareness of the current demands of the marketplace in classical singing, integrating technology to enhance and develop performance opportunities and career advancement.Understanding the importance of professional networking with employment advancement.Understanding the rubric of continued and advanced training in the vocal arts.Students must complete a minimum of 120 units with a Pacific cumulative and program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Music degree in Performance (Voice).

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