Bachelor of Music in Performance, Voice
Designed for students who wish to prepare for a career on the concert stage, in church solo work, radio, television, and teaching. Those who wish to teach in elementary or secondary schools should pursue a curriculum within the Department of Music Education.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance requires a minimum of 124 credits: coursework is 75% within SMTD and 25% within the liberal arts. SMTD coursework to include:
- Private voice lessons
- Music Theory
- Musicology
- Ensemble participation
- Piano
- Conducting
- Opera Workshop
- Voice Literature
- Opera Production
Courses
SMTD offers a wide variety of courses across all disciplines.
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Faculty

Kathleen Belcher

Timothy Cheek

Abbigail Coté

Thomas Hampson

Amanda Handley Majeski

Freda Herseth

Stephen Lusmann

Caitlin Lynch

Rose Mannino

Stanford Olsen

Scott Piper

Kirk Severtson

George I. Shirley

Matthew Thompson

Louise Toppin

Daniel Washington

Stephen West

Mo Zhou
Performance Opportunities
From large ensembles in celebrated concert halls to chamber groups in intimate recital spaces, performance opportunities across all disciplines abound, with nearly 900 student performances each academic year. Whether your focus is on early, classical, or contemporary music, whether your passion is for jazz, electronic, or world music, there is an ensemble—or in many cases, multiple ensembles—to suit your interests, including specific opportunities for percussion, piano, and organ & carillon. For students in theatre & drama, musical theatre, dance, and opera, opportunities abound in both professionally produced and student-run presentations.