Exciting New Music Performance Degree Introduced to A&M Fine Arts School
Texas A&M Expands Fine Arts Options for Students
The Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts has captivated the attention of the student body and faculty with the announcement of a new bachelor’s program in Music Performance, to be launched this fall. This new degree stands alongside the already esteemed offerings such as Dance Science, Theatre, and Visualization.
Fine-Tuning the Course Structure
Initially, the program will be available for current students who want to change their major or those seeking to transfer to the university. In the subsequent spring semester, the department will open up auditions for incoming students who are interested in this musical journey. The 120-credit hours major includes 42 hours in general education core curriculum, 36 hours in required major courses, 24 in prescribed electives, and 18 in general electives. The design of the electives facilitates students’ choice of a minor, without exceeding the 120 credit-hour curriculum.
Touching the Right Notes
Building a foundation in music theory, students enrolled in the Music Performance program will be required to complete courses in Music Theory I, II, and III. The curriculum will also include six hours of individual performance instruction. The instruction will carry a structure of private lessons, grouped according to the families of the instruments.
Striking the Chord with Career Opportunities
A degree in Music Performance opens the door to a plethora of career opportunities. This may encompass roles in orchestras, museums, education institutions, music technology, research, event promotion, arts administration, and artist management. It’s an exciting phase for the arts school and further enhances A&M’s reputation for offering diverse and enriching fields of study.
A Symphony of Learning in Senior Year
Senior students majoring in Music Performance will take a Music Performance Studio course accompanied by a Music Performance Capstone course. This unique subject will grant students the opportunity to choose their literature, collaborate with peers, develop marketing materials and research the composition of the program notes. The engagement of these important aspects will give students a holistic experience of the music industry.
Set against the backdrop of an institution known for its high regard for the arts, the new Music Performance degree at the Texas A&M augments the existing list of art major degrees and promises a bouquet of opportunities for aspiring musicians and artists.