Bachelor of Music Degree
The University of the Pacific confers the Bachelor of Music degree upon students who satisfactorily complete the core courses in music, courses within the major and the General Education program. All baccalaureate degrees require a minimum of 120 units. Major fields are performance (Brass, Percussion, Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds), music composition, music education, music history, music management, music therapy and jazz studies.
Bachelor of Music Major in Performance
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
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 performance (woodwinds, brass, or percussion).
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics |
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) |
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) |
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Major Requirements
Major Area | ||
MAPP 012 Applied Instruction | 8 | |
MAPP 112 Advanced Applied Music | 13 | |
Eight units from the following: | 8 | |
Jazz Ensemble | ||
University Symphony Orchestra | ||
Symphonic Wind Ensemble | ||
Concert Band | ||
MPER 052 | Performance Class (Must be taken three times) | 1 |
MPER 060 | Chamber Ensemble * | 6 |
MPER 151 | Principles of Conducting | 2 |
Junior Recital | ||
Senior Recital | ||
Supportive Courses in Music | ||
MCOM 009 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
MCOM 014 | Introduction to Orchestration | 2 |
MCOM 032 | Diatonic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 033 | Chromatic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 034 | Advanced Chromaticism and Analysis | 3 |
MCOM 042 | Musicianship I | 1 |
MCOM 043 | Musicianship II | 1 |
MCOM 044 | Musicianship III | 1 |
MAPP 001D | Class Piano (Must take 3 units) | 1 |
MPER 054 | Dean's Seminar | 1 |
MHIS 006 | Music of the World's People | 3 |
MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
One Course MHIS 150 or above to be determined with consultation with advisor | 3 | |
MMGT 109 | Beyond Talent: Managing Performance Career | 2 |
Music Electives | 17 | |
Electives | ||
Electives | 5 |
* | Students take MPER 060 six semesters. |
Bachelor of Music Major in Performance
Voice
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 performance (voice).
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics |
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) |
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) |
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Major Requirements
Major Area | ||
MAPP 012 Applied Instruction | 8 | |
MAPP 112 Advanced Applied Music | 8 | |
4 units of Choral Ensemble: | 4 | |
University Chorus | ||
Pacific Singers | ||
MPER 069A | Opera Threatre Workshop - Fundamentals of Acting | 1 |
MPER 069B | Opera Theatre Workshop - Acting | 1 |
MPER 069C | Opera Theatre Workshop - Advanced Acting | 1 |
MPER 080 | Opera Production (Must take a total of 4 units) | 1 |
MPER 020 | Introduction to Lyric Diction - Italian | 2 |
MPER 021 | Introduction to Lyric Diction - German and English | 2 |
MPER 022 | Introduction to Lyric Diction - French | 2 |
MPER 141 | Pedagogy of Voice | 2 |
MHIS 144 | Vocal Literature | 3 |
Junior Recital | ||
Senior Recital | ||
Supportive Courses in Music | ||
MCOM 009 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
MCOM 032 | Diatonic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 033 | Chromatic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 042 | Musicianship I | 1 |
MCOM 043 | Musicianship II | 1 |
MAPP 001D | Class Piano (Must take 4 units) | 1 |
MPER 054 | Dean's Seminar | 1 |
MPER 151 | Principles of Conducting | 2 |
MHIS 006 | Music of the World's People | 3 |
MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
One 100 level MHIS Course to be determined with consultation with advisor | 3 | |
MMGT 109 | Beyond Talent: Managing Performance Career | 2 |
Music Electives | 14 | |
Electives | ||
FREN 011A | First-Year French, First Semester | 4 |
GERM 011A | First-Year German, First Semester | 4 |
FREN 011B | First-Year French, Second Semester | 4 |
or GERM 011B | First-Year German, Second Semester | |
Electives | 4 |
Bachelor of Music Major in Performance
Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Violin
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 performance (strings).
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics |
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) |
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) |
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Major Requirements
Major Area | ||
MAPP 012 Applied Instruction | 8 | |
MAPP 112 Advanced Applied Music | 13 | |
Eight units from the following: | 8 | |
University Symphony Orchestra | ||
MPER 052 | Performance Class (Must be taken three times) | 1 |
MPER 060 | Chamber Ensemble * | 6 |
MPER 151 | Principles of Conducting | 2 |
Junior Recital | ||
Senior Recital | ||
Supportive Courses in Music | ||
MCOM 009 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
MCOM 014 | Introduction to Orchestration | 2 |
MCOM 032 | Diatonic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 033 | Chromatic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 034 | Advanced Chromaticism and Analysis | 3 |
MCOM 042 | Musicianship I | 1 |
MCOM 043 | Musicianship II | 1 |
MCOM 044 | Musicianship III | 1 |
MAPP 001D | Class Piano (Must take 3 units) | 1 |
MPER 054 | Dean's Seminar | 1 |
MHIS 006 | Music of the World's People | 3 |
MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
One Course MHIS 150 or above to be determined with consultation with advisor | 3 | |
MMGT 109 | Beyond Talent: Managing Performance Career | 2 |
Music Electives | 17 | |
Electives | ||
Electives | 5 |
* | Students take MPER 060 six semesters. |
Bachelor of Music Major in Performance
Piano
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 performance (piano).
I. General Education Requirements
For more details, see General Education
Minimum 28 units and 9 courses that include:
A. CORE Seminars (2 courses)
CORE 001 | Problem Solving & Oral Comm | 3 |
CORE 002 | Writing and Critical Thinking | 4 |
Note: 1) CORE Seminars cannot be taken for Pass/No Credit. 2) Transfer students with 28 or more transfer credits taken after high school are exempt from both CORE seminars.
B. Breadth Requirement (7 courses, at least 3 units each)
At least one course from each of the following areas: | ||
Artistic Process & Creation | ||
Civic & Global Responsibility | ||
Language & Narratives | ||
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Scientific Inquiry | ||
Social Inquiry | ||
World Perspectives & Ethics |
Note: 1) No more than 2 courses from a single discipline can be used to meet the Breadth Requirement.
C. Diversity and Inclusion Requirement
All students must complete Diversity and Inclusion coursework (at least 3 units) |
Note: 1) Diversity and Inclusion courses can also be used to meet the breadth category requirements, or major or minor requirements.
D. Fundamental Skills
Students must demonstrate competence in: | ||
Writing | ||
Quantitative Analysis (Math) |
Note: 1) Failure to satisfy the fundamental skills requirements by the end of four semesters of full-time study at the University is grounds for academic disqualification.
II. Major Requirements
Major Area | ||
MAPP 012 Applied Instruction | 8 | |
MAPP 112 Advanced Applied Music | 8 | |
MPER 052 | Performance Class (Must be taken three times) | 1 |
MPER 060 | Chamber Ensemble * | 4 |
MPER 130 | Collaborative Piano (Must Take 4 Units of coursework) | 1 or 2 |
MPER 140 | Pedagogy of Piano | 2 |
MHIS 143A | Keyboard Literature I | 3 |
MHIS 143B | Keyboard Literature II | 3 |
MPER 151 | Principles of Conducting | 2 |
Junior Recital | ||
Senior Recital | ||
Supportive Courses in Music | ||
MCOM 009 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
MCOM 014 | Introduction to Orchestration | 2 |
MCOM 032 | Diatonic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 033 | Chromatic Harmony | 3 |
MCOM 034 | Advanced Chromaticism and Analysis | 3 |
MCOM 042 | Musicianship I | 1 |
MCOM 043 | Musicianship II | 1 |
MCOM 044 | Musicianship III | 1 |
MPER 054 | Dean's Seminar | 1 |
Major Ensemble | 8 | |
University Symphony Orchestra | ||
Symphonic Wind Ensemble | ||
Concert Band | ||
Opera Production | ||
University Chorus | ||
Pacific Singers | ||
MHIS 006 | Music of the World's People | 3 |
MHIS 011 | Survey of Music History I | 3 |
MHIS 012 | Survey of Music History II | 3 |
One Course MHIS 150 or above to be determined with consultation with advisor | 3 | |
MMGT 109 | Beyond Talent: Managing Performance Career | 2 |
Music Electives | 12 | |
Electives | ||
Electives | 8 |
* | Students take MPER 060 four semesters. |
Piano Performance
Comprehensive
- An ability to listen creatively and actively. To train a critical ear to understand pitch, rhythm and interpretive errors and nuance.
- To become an independent adult, with practice habits befitting a mature musician.
- Specifically: 1) To write in fingerings 2) To correct mistakes 3) To be independently responsible for editions and scores
Personal Expression
- Display an understanding of the elements of expressive musicmaking and an ability to realize them in performance.
- Be able to express verbally musical concepts with clarity. Listen with perception to oneself and others, and tactfully and cogently give musical criticism to others.
Collaborative Skills
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with other musicians as an accompanist and chamber player.
Independence
- Demonstrate independence in the preparation of music for performance.
- Be able to understand and realize what is written on the page and what is not.
Pedagogy
- Be able to give appropriate technical and musical suggestions to elementary and intermediate students.
- Have familiarity with materials for this level of student.
Performance
- Demonstrate the ability to perform, with poise, works requiring significant technical advancement and musical maturity.
- Show a wide familiarity with the piano literature and a breadth of styles both in performing experience and in intellectual knowledge.
String Performance
Artistic Skills
- Ability to realize the composer's instructions on the musical page.
- Express musical ideas through the variation of dynamics, vibrato, articulations, tone colors, timing, blend, and intonation.
Technical Skills
- Right hand technique: good sound production, bow strokes, and bow distribution.
- Left hand technique: vibrato, precise and accurate intonation, clean shifting, facility, playing without tension.
- Posture and efficient body usage.
- Ear training to enable good intonation.
- Temporal skills, including rhythm and tempo.
Problem Solving and Practice Techniques
- Student will identify problems in their playing.
- Learn specific practice techniques to fix problems in playing and apply techniques during practice sessions.
- Ability to analyze music from a broad spectrum of styles, genres, and time periods.
Repertoire
- Thorough knowledge of standard solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire from the Baroque period to the 21st century.
- Perform works from a wide spectrum of genres, time periods, styles, and cultures.
Career Development
- Practical skills necessary to have a career in music, whether the career involves teaching, performing, freelancing, or a combination of these.
- Learn skills such as audition preparation, concert preparation, promotion, and networking.
Effective Communication
- Engage an audience, both through speaking and playing.
- Collaborate with fellow musicians to learn and perform works.
- Write about the music studied and performed.
Pedagogy
Apply problem solving skills and effective practice techniques to teaching others.
Vocal 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 courses of MAPP 012, and MAPP112 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 Artistry
Authenticity of pronunciation, style, and expression of text in English, French, German, and Italian, while integrating and communicating the text’s meaning.
Acting
- Create 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 Pedagogy
- Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal instrument.
- Integration of teaching techniques for instruction to a wide range of voice types and ages.
Repertoire
- An 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.
Synthesis
The 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 Musicianship
- Ability 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 Awareness
- Awareness 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.
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Performance
Artistic Skills
- Ability to realize the composer’s instructions on the musical page.
- Express musical ideas through phrasing, the variation of dynamics, articulations, tone colors, timing, blend, intonation, and vibrato.
Technical Skills
- Proper instrumental technique, including (as appropriate) embouchure, breathing techniques, use/support of air in sound production, use of the tongue.
- Fingers: knowledge of fingerings, facility, playing without tension.
- Posture and efficient body usage.
- Ear training for good intonation.
- Rhythm training.
- Knowledge and experience playing the utility instruments associated with each wind, brass or percussion instrument.
Problem solving and practice techniques
- Student will identify problems in their playing.
- Learn specific practice techniques to fix problems in playing and apply techniques during practice sessions.
- Ability to analyze music from a broad spectrum of styles, genres, and time periods.
Repertoire
- Thorough knowledge of standard solo, chamber, and orchestra repertoire from the Baroque period to the 21st century.
- Perform works from a wide spectrum of genres, time periods, styles, and cultures.
Professional Development
- Practical skills necessary to having a career in music, whether the career involves teaching, performing, freelancing, or a combination of these.
- Learn skills such as audition preparation, concert preparation and promotion, and networking.
Effective Communication
- Engage an audience through playing, speaking and stage presence.
- Collaborate with fellow musicians to learn and perform works.
- Write about the music that students are studying and performing.
Pedagogy
- Apply problem solving skills and effective practice techniques to teaching others.
- Knowledge of the breadth of method and etude books.