Share Your Talents
In this degree, you will learn to enhance your talents and to share them with others. You will have the opportunities to participate in solo performance or group performances. You may also perform with other musical groups such as orchestras or dancers. You will learn to actively think, speak, and write effectively to clearly express your musical thoughts and ideas.
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Music and emphasis in Vocal Performance have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in
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Soloist
Soloists may perform as a freelance singer, being hired by different groups and venues to perform. Soloists need strong musical reading abilities so they can quickly and accurately learn music. They will also perform in front of audiences and will need to be able to perform in that way.
Ensemble Member
By singing in an ensemble, you are vital to giving the choir voice and volume. You must be able to learn music pieces quickly and sing in harmony with the rest of the choir. You will follow the director’s guidance to help bring life to the musical piece.
Voice Teacher
As a voice teacher, you will work closely with individual students to ensure that they are working to achieve their highest potential. You will help them to achieve goals and improve their voice. You may also teach basic music theory such as proper breathing, sight-reading, and other important skills.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Vocal Performance, start with one of the following major-specific courses.
Students are required to audition for this major and participate in an ensemble each semester.
Students are required to audition for this major and participate in an ensemble each semester.
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