Music Performance

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
MPER 066	Jazz Ensemble
MPER 070	University Symphony Orchestra
MPER 072	Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MPER 073	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
MPER 083	University Chorus
MPER 084	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
MPER 070	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
MPER 070	University Symphony Orchestra
MPER 072	Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MPER 073	Concert Band
MPER 080	Opera Production
MPER 083	University Chorus
MPER 084	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

1. An ability to listen creatively and actively. To train a critical ear to understand pitch, rhythm and interpretive errors and nuance.
2. To become an independent adult, with practice habits befitting a mature musician.
3. Specifically: 1) To write in fingerings 2) To correct mistakes 3) To be independently responsible for editions and scores

Personal Expression

1. Display an understanding of the elements of expressive musicmaking and an ability to realize them in performance.
2. 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

1. Demonstrate independence in the preparation of music for performance.
2. Be able to understand and realize what is written on the page and what is not.

Pedagogy

1. Be able to give appropriate technical and musical suggestions to elementary and intermediate students.
2. Have familiarity with materials for this level of student.

Performance

1. Demonstrate the ability to perform, with poise, works requiring significant technical advancement and musical maturity.
2. 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

1. Ability to realize the composer's instructions on the musical page.
2. Express musical ideas through the variation of dynamics, vibrato, articulations, tone colors, timing, blend, and intonation.

Technical Skills

1. Right hand technique: good sound production, bow strokes, and bow distribution.
2. Left hand technique: vibrato, precise and accurate intonation, clean shifting, facility, playing without tension.
3. Posture and efficient body usage.
4. Ear training to enable good intonation.
5. Temporal skills, including rhythm and tempo.

Problem Solving and Practice Techniques

1. Student will identify problems in their playing.
2. Learn specific practice techniques to fix problems in playing and apply techniques during practice sessions.
3. Ability to analyze music from a broad spectrum of styles, genres, and time periods.

Repertoire

1. Thorough knowledge of standard solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire from the Baroque period to the 21st century.
2. Perform works from a wide spectrum of genres, time periods, styles, and cultures.

Career Development

1. Practical skills necessary to have a career in music, whether the career involves teaching, performing, freelancing, or a combination of these.
2. Learn skills such as audition preparation, concert preparation, promotion, and networking.

Effective Communication

1. Engage an audience, both through speaking and playing.
2. Collaborate with fellow musicians to learn and perform works.
3. Write about the music studied and performed.

Pedagogy

Apply problem solving skills and effective practice techniques to teaching others.

Vocal Performance

1. Technical skills requisite for artistic self-expression at a level appropriate to the individual’s instrument.*
2. Knowledge and skills to work as a collaborative artist and understanding of matters of musical interpretation.
3. 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

1. Create and formulate character choices and translate these choices into a comprehensive dramatic performance.
2. Engage in aesthetic judgment and critical thinking in the assessment of both self-performance and peer-performance.

Vocal Pedagogy

1. Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal instrument.
2. Integration of teaching techniques for instruction to a wide range of voice types and ages.

Repertoire

1. An overview and understanding of the classical voice repertoire.
2. 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

1. Ability to sight-read demonstrating both general musicianship and skill with the voice.
2. 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

1. Awareness of the current demands of the marketplace in classical singing, integrating technology to enhance and develop performance opportunities and career advancement.
2. Understanding the importance of professional networking with employment advancement.
3. Understanding the rubric of continued and advanced training in the vocal arts.

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Performance

Artistic Skills

1. Ability to realize the composer’s instructions on the musical page.
2. Express musical ideas through phrasing, the variation of dynamics, articulations, tone colors, timing, blend, intonation, and vibrato.

Technical Skills

1. Proper instrumental technique, including (as appropriate) embouchure, breathing techniques, use/support of air in sound production, use of the tongue.
2. Fingers: knowledge of fingerings, facility, playing without tension.
3. Posture and efficient body usage.
4. Ear training for good intonation.
5. Rhythm training.
6. Knowledge and experience playing the utility instruments associated with each wind, brass or percussion instrument.

Problem solving and practice techniques

1. Student will identify problems in their playing.
2. Learn specific practice techniques to fix problems in playing and apply techniques during practice sessions.
3. Ability to analyze music from a broad spectrum of styles, genres, and time periods.

Repertoire

1. Thorough knowledge of standard solo, chamber, and orchestra repertoire from the Baroque period to the 21st century.
2. Perform works from a wide spectrum of genres, time periods, styles, and cultures.

Professional Development

1. Practical skills necessary to having a career in music, whether the career involves teaching, performing, freelancing, or a combination of these.
2. Learn skills such as audition preparation, concert preparation and promotion, and networking.

Effective Communication

1. Engage an audience through playing, speaking and stage presence.
2. Collaborate with fellow musicians to learn and perform works.
3. Write about the music that students are studying and performing.

Pedagogy

1. Apply problem solving skills and effective practice techniques to teaching others.
2. Knowledge of the breadth of method and etude books.