Piano, BMus

Contact

Steven Heyman, Setnor School of Music
310 Crouse College, 315-443-1638, sheyman@syr.edu

Faculty

Steven Heyman, Fred Karpoff, Ida Tili-Trebicka

Description

The performance program stresses the development of technical skills, repertory, poise, and overall musicianship. Since most performers continue study beyond the bachelor’s degree, the program also provides a sound basis for advanced study. To reflect preparation for upper-division recital(s), upper-division credits in the principal performance area increase from 2 to 4 credits per hour of instruction.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements: 52 credits

PRINCIPAL PERFORMANCE AREA: 24 credits
SECONDARY PERFORMANCE AREA: 4 credits
(Keyboard Skills Unless Piano or Organ Student)

CTG 545 - Basic Conducting
MTC 145 - Diatonic Harmony I
MTC 146 - Diatonic Harmony II
MTC 245 - Chromatic Harmony I
MTC 246 - Chromatic Harmony II
MTC 147 - Ear Training I
MTC 148 - Ear Training II
MTC 247 - Ear Training III
MTC 248 - Ear Training IV
MTC 545 - Counterpoint
MTC 546 - Analysis of Contemporary Music
Junior Composition Recital 0 credits
Senior Composition Recital 0 credits

Music History and Literature: 18 credits

Large Ensembles: 8 credits

One Large Ensemble Required for Each Semester in Residence

Small Ensembles: 2 credits

Weekly Student Convocations: 0 credits

Required for Each Semester in Residence

Area Specialty/Music Electives: 14-16 credits

No HOM Courses Allowed

Academic Requirements: 6 credits

Academic Electives: 24 credits

Foreign Language (4 credits)

Social Sciences (6 credits)

Arts & Sciences Electives (6 credits)

Free Academic Electives (8 credits)

Course Catalog