Contact

José “Peppie” Calvar, Chair, Department of Applied Music and Performance
302 Crouse College, 315-443-4106, jcalvar@syr.edu

Faculty

Voice:  Janet Brown, Julia Ebner, Eric Johnson, Kathleen Roland-Silverstein, Julianna Sabol, Martha Sutter

Piano: Jun Cho, Scott Cuellar, Ida Tili-Trebicka

Organ:  Anne Laver

Strings:  William Knuth - Violin/Viola, Gregory Wood - Cello, Spencer Phillips - String Bass, Kenneth Meyer - Guitar, Jessica Wilbee - Harp

Winds and Percussion:  Dana DiGennaro - Flute, Mickenna Keller - Oboe, Jill Coggiola - Clarinet, Anne Kunkle - Saxophone, TBD - Bassoon, TBD - Horn, John Raschella - Trumpet, Benjamin Dettelback - Trombone, Michael Coldren - Euphonium/Tuba, Michael W. Bull - Percussion

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Principal Performance Area (Lower Division Sequence)

1. demonstrate functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
2. perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Secondary Performance Area/Keyboard Competency (Lower Division Sequence)

1. demonstrate functional keyboard skills to support musicianship at the appropriate level.

Harmony & Analysis (Lower Division Sequence)

1. identify/describe common elements and organizational patterns of music and their aural and verbal analysis.
2. identify/describe musical forms, processes, and structures.

Aural Skills & Analysis (Lower Division Sequence)

1. produce and recognize music at the appropriate level.

Ensemble Performance (Lower Division Sequence)

1. demonstrate artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting.
2. demonstrate collaborative competency and knowledge of the ensemble’s repertoire.

History & Repertoire (Lower Division Sequence)

1. describe music history and identify repertoire through the present time, including the study and experience of musical languages and cultures.

Principal Performance Area (Upper Division Sequence)

1. demonstrate functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
2. perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Ensemble Performance (Upper Division Sequence)

1. demonstrate artistry and technical skills in an ensemble setting.
2. demonstrate collaborative competency and knowledge of the ensemble’s repertoire.

Music Conducting (Upper Division Sequence)

1. work as a leader, and in collaboration, on matters of musical interpretation.

Performance Major Sophomore Evaluation

1. demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
2. demonstrate the ability to perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Performance Major Junior Recital

1. demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
2. demonstrate the ability to perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Performance Major Senior Recital

1. demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
2. demonstrate the ability to perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Requirements
Principal Performance Area
Select 24 credits		24
Secondary Performance Area
Select 4 credits		4
Keyboard skills unless piano or organ student.
MTC 145	Theory and Musicianship I	3
MTC 146	Theory and Musicianship II	3
MTC 147	Ear Training I	1
MTC 148	Ear Training II	1
MTC 245	Theory and Musicianship III	3
MTC 246	Theory and Musicianship IV	3
MTC 247	Ear Training III	1
MTC 248	Ear Training IV	1
MTC 545	Counterpoint	3
MTC 546	Analysis of Contemporary Music	3
Music History and Literature
MHL 185	Introduction to World Music	3
MHL 267	European Music before 1800	3
MHL 268	European and American Music Since 1800	3
MHL 500-level or above		3
MHL 566	Topics in Music Literature and Analysis	3
or MTC 566	Topics in Music Literature and Analysis
Large Ensembles
One Large Ensemble Required for Each Semester in Residence		8
Small Ensembles
Select 4 credits		4
Weekly Student Convocation
Required for Each Semester in Residence		0
Required Area-Specific, Music Industry, and Elective Courses
Area-Specific Music Pedagogy/Music Literature/Diction
Select 5-9 credits. Choose required pedagogy, literature, and (if voice) diction courses specific to individual performance area; if required course credits fall below 9 the balance of credits is moved to Electives below		5-9
AMC 545	Diction in Singing
AMC 546	Diction in Singing
MHL 428	Organ Literature
MHL 448	History of Wind Ensemble Literature
MHL 525	Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1650 to 1850
MHL 526	Survey of Keyboard Literature: 1850 to Present
MHL 535	Orchestral Repertoire: 1600-1800
MHL 536	Advanced Orchestral Repertoire
MHL 546	Vocal Literature I
MUE 326	Teaching of Brass Instruments
MUE 327	Teaching of Woodwind Instruments I
MUE 328	Teaching of Woodwind Instruments II
MUE 423	Teaching of Percussion Instruments
PDG 519	Vocal Pedagogy
PDG 527	Piano Pedagogy
PDG 530	Workshop in Teaching of Strings
Music Industry/Music Electives
Select 5-9 credits. Must include at least one MUI course from the list below; otherwise, remaining credits in this area are elective and include balance of credits from above; no HOM courses allowed		5-9
MUI 305	Music Industry Marketing and Media
MUI 320	Syracuse University Recordings
MUI 405	Music Industry Law and Ethics
Recitals
Junior and Senior Performance Recitals are entered as Milestones on the student transcript
Academic Requirements
WRT 105	Studio 1: Practices of Academic Writing	3
WRT 205	Studio 2: Critical Research and Writing	3
Academic Electives
Foreign Language		4
Social Sciences		6
Arts & Sciences Electives		6
IDEA Elective		3
FYS 101	First Year Seminar	1
Academic Electives		7
HOM Courses allowed as Academic Electives
Up to 3 credits may be from Physical Education
Total Credits		120-128

Degree Awarded: BM Performance

Undergraduate University Requirements

The following requirements and experiences apply to all Syracuse University Undergraduate matriculated degree programs.

• ​IDEA Course Requirement 
• First Year Seminar