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Bachelor of Music

Music: Vocal Performance Emphasis (B.M.)

Develop your musical talents by mastering core concepts, performing individually and in groups, and sharing your music with others.
A group of students holding mics sing together on stage.

Vocal Performance Introduction

Grow Your Skills: Enhance your musical talents and learn to share them with an audience.
Gain Performance Experience: Take the stage as a solo performer or in an ensemble.
Collaborate with Artists: Work with other performers, including orchestras and dancers.
Communicate Your Ideas: Learn to express your musical thoughts effectively through writing and speaking.

Highlighted Courses

Auditions are required for this and for ensemble participation each semester.

If you are interested in Vocal Performance, start with one of the following courses:
April 15, 2026 03:17 PM
MUSIC 102
April 15, 2026 03:21 PM
MUSIC 155
April 16, 2026 12:37 PM
MUSIC 165A
April 15, 2026 03:18 PM
MUSIC 209
April 15, 2026 03:19 PM
MUSIC 301
April 15, 2026 03:19 PM
MUSIC 302
April 15, 2026 03:20 PM
MUSIC 303
April 15, 2026 03:20 PM
MUSIC 306
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Graduate Career-Ready

A degree in Music and emphasis in Vocal Performance has a wide array of rewarding careers. Check out some of the top careers below or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program build stable financial foundations by leveraging multiple income streams through the portfolio career model. You will be equipped to combine live performance and private instruction with professional roles in arts administration and marketing for a versatile and sustainable career.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for exciting roles as a professional performer or music educator while utilizing your transferable skills to excel as an entrepreneur or public relations specialist. This major cultivates the intense discipline and collaborative spirit necessary to lead within non profit organizations and the broader entertainment industry.

Preparation for Grad School

This degree provides a rigorous academic foundation that makes you a standout candidate for top tier conservatories or advanced programs in law, medicine, and business. Your mastery of complex performance and critical thinking ensures you are ready to excel in the world's most prestigious graduate universities.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Music
You will learn to integrate artificial intelligence as a powerful tool to master music theory and maximize the efficiency of your rehearsals and performances. Our curriculum also leverages AI to curate specific job opportunities and match you with ideal graduate programs to ensure your career strategy is as precise as your artistry.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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