Bachelor of Music in Performance, Winds & Percussion
Designed for brass, woodwind, and percussion players who wish to prepare for a professional performance and teaching career. Those who wish to teach in elementary or secondary schools should pursue a curriculum within the Department of Music Education. Applicants must show evidence of unusually strong ability, training, and repertoire. Piano study is recommended.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Music in Performance: Winds & Percussion requires a minimum of 121 credits: 75% of coursework is within SMTD and 25% is within the liberal arts. SMTD coursework to include:
- Private lessons
- Music Theory
- Musicology
- Ensemble Participation
- Piano
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Faculty

Ian Antonio

Chad Burrow

Jeremy Epp

Daniel Gilbert

Michael Gould

David Jackson

Bryan Kennedy

Nancy Ambrose King

Jeffrey Lyman

Timothy McAllister

Doug Perkins

Amy Porter

Thomas Sherwood

Robert Sullivan

Adam Unsworth

Nancy Zeltsman

David Zerkel
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.