Vocal Performance

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 23-24 and Prior

Studio (3 credits per semester)

VC 100	Studio Voice (Undergraduate)	3
Total Credit Hours:		24

Coaching

Total Credit Hours:

2

Secondary Piano

VC 131	Keyboard Skills for Voice Majors I	1
VC 132	Keyboard Skills for Voice Majors II	1
Total Credit Hours:		2

Voice

VC 121

Phonetics

1

Diction (8 credits)

VC 122	Italian Diction	2
VC 221	English Diction	2
VC 222	German Diction	2
VC 321	French Diction	2

Repertoire (8 credits)

VC 331	German Vocal Repertoire	2
VC 332	English/American Vocal Repertoire	2
VC 431	French Vocal Repertoire	2
VC 432	Italian/Spanish Vocal Repertoire	2
Total Credit Hours:		17

Music Theory

MTHY 101	Music Literacy and Musicianship I	3
MTHY 102	Music Literacy and Musicianship II	3
MTHY 111	Analysis and Composition I	2
MTHY 112	Analysis and Composition II	3
MTHY 201	Music Literacy and Musicianship III	3
MTHY 202	Music Literacy and Musicianship IV	2
MTHY 211	Analysis and Composition III	3
MTHY 212	Analysis and Composition IV	2
Total Credit Hours:		21

As of Fall 2024, MTHY 211 and 212 are no longer offered. Students will take MTHY 215 in place of these earlier requirements.

Music History (GE)

MHST 111	Introduction to Musical Styles	2
MHST	Electives	8
Total Credit Hours:		10

As of Fall 2024, MHST 111 is no longer offered. Students will take MHST 111a in place of this earlier requirement.

Liberal Arts and Modern Languages (GE)

Including the following:

LARTS 111	College Writing	2
LARTS 221	Liberal Arts Seminar	2
ITAL 101	Italian I	3
ITAL 102	Italian II	3
GERM 101	Introduction to Spoken German I	3
GERM 102	Introduction to Spoken German II	3
FREN 101	French I	3
FREN 102	French II	3
Total Credit Hours:		22

ITAL 101 and ITAL 102 (First year)

GERM 101 and GERM 102 (Second year)

FREN 101 and FREN 102 (Third year)

As of Fall 2024, LARTS 111 and LARTS 221 are no longer offered. Students who need to fulfill one or both of these requirements will take LARTS 111a instead.

Entrepreneurial Musicianship (GE)

ENTP 351	The Entrepreneurial Musician	1
Total Credit Hours:		1

ENTP 351 (Third year)

As of Fall 2024, ENTP 351 is no longer offered. Students will take CEPS 351 instead.

Ensemble

CHOR SYMP	NEC Symphonic Choir	1
	Or
CHOR CHMB	Chamber Singers	1
Total Credit Hours:		8

General Education Electives (GE)***

Total Credit Hours:

7

Free Electives

Total Credit Hours:

4

Recital

VC 499
Total Credit Hours:		2

Total Credit Hours: 120

Note: For those that place out of VC 131-132, substitute PNO 130

CONC SYMP and CHOR CHMB: See Ensemble Requirements for possible substitution of two semesters of UGOS

***Additional required Liberal Arts, Music History and approved Music Theory courses

Additional Requirements

1. 40 credits of General Education Courses (GE) required
2. Keyboard proficiency in sight-reading and accompaniment
3. Promotional at the end of the first, second, and third years (VC 195, 295, 395)
4. Pre-recital and recital in fourth year (VC 499) VC 481-482 (fourth year)

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25

Major Area

Studio (4 credits per semester)

VC 100	Studio Voice (Undergraduate)	4
Total Credit Hours:		32

Voice

Diction

VC 125	Phonetics & Italian Diction	2
VC 222	German Diction	2
VC 321	French Diction	2
VC 221	English Diction	2
Total Credit Hours:		8

 

Repertoire

VC 432	Italian/Spanish Vocal Repertoire	2
VC 331	German Vocal Repertoire	2
VC 431	French Vocal Repertoire	2
VC 332	English/American Vocal Repertoire	2
Total Credit Hours:		8

Keyboard

VC 131	Keyboard Skills for Voice Majors I	1
VC 132	Keyboard Skills for Voice Majors II	1
Total Credit Hours:		2

Coaching

VC 481	Vocal Coaching	1
VC 482	Vocal Coaching	1
Total Credit Hours:		2

Collaboration

CHOR SYMP	NEC Symphonic Choir	1
	Or
CHOR CHMB	Chamber Singers	1
Total Credit Hours:		8

Ensemble: Symphonic Chorus (CHOR SYMP) or Chamber Choir (CHOR CHMB); 8 semesters required

During their senior year, voice majors may substitute OPERA 420 (Undergraduate Opera Studio, UGOS) for two semesters of chorus if they have met the following criteria:

• Successfully completed six semesters of chorus, earning grades of P+ or P for at least five semsesters.
• Been cast in a principal role or significant secondary role in the spring semester UGOS production.
• Received written permission from the Artistic Director of UGOS and the Director of Choral Activities.

Performance Capstone

VC 499	Bachelor of Music Recital	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Academic Core

Applied Musicianship

MTHY 101	Music Literacy and Musicianship I	3
MTHY 111	Analysis and Composition I	3
MTHY 102	Music Literacy and Musicianship II	3
MTHY 112	Analysis and Composition II	3
MTHY 201	Music Literacy and Musicianship III	3
MTHY 211	Analysis and Composition III	3
MTHY 215	Post-Tonal Theory & Practice	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Foundations of Informed Artistry

LARTS 111a	Liberal Arts Seminar: Identity and Communication	3
MHST 111a	Engaging with Music	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Exploration and Specialization

ITAL 101	Italian I	3
ITAL 102	Italian II	3
GERM 101	Introduction to Spoken German I	3
GERM 102	Introduction to Spoken German II	3
FREN 101	French I	3
FREN 102	French II	3
	General Education Electives	3
	Free Electives	4
Total Credit Hours:		25

Practical Artistry

CEPS 351	The Entrepreneurial Musician	1
CEPS xxx	Any course with prefix CEPS	1
Total Credit Hours:		2

Integration

INT xxx	Second Year Learning Community	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Total Credit Hours: 120

Additional Requirements

• 40 credits of General Education Courses (GE) required. General Education Courses meet the learning outcomes as determined by the Conservatory in consultation with our accreditors and include ALL courses in Liberal Arts, Modern Languages, Music History, and other courses as specifically identified as "General Education (GE) Eligible" in the course catalog or the semesterly course schedules. The number of General Education elective credits as set for each major ensures that all students will meet this 40 credit threshold, with GE credits being earned through the fulfillment of requirements in specific areas (i.e. LARTS & MHST), and additional electives that are designated as "General Education (GE) Eligible."

General Education (Voice Only)
LARTS 111A	3
MHST 111A	3
ITAL 101	3
ITAL 102	3
GERM 101	3
GERM 102	3
FREN 101	3
FREN 102	3
VC 432 (Italian/Spanish Repertoire)	2
VC 331 (German Repertoire)	2
VC 321 (French Repertoire)	2
VC 332 (English/American Repertoire)	2
Practical Artistry	2
Second-Year Learning Community	3
GE Electives	3
	40

• Keyboard proficiency in sight-reading and accompaniment
• Promotional at the end of the first, second, and third years (VC 195, 295, 395)
• Pre-recital in fourth year

Recommended Sequence of Language, Diction, and Repertoire Classes

YEAR 1	Fall	Spring
Diction	VC 125 (Phonetics & Italian Diction)
Repertoire		VC 432 (Italian/Spanish Repertoire)
Language	ITAL 101 (Italian I)	ITAL 102 (Italian II)
YEAR 2
Diction	VC 222 (German Diction)
Repertoire		VC 331 (German Repertoire)
Language	GERM 101 (German I)	GERM 102 (German II)
YEAR 3
Diction	VC 321 (French Diction)
Repertoire		VC 431 (French Repertoire)
Language	FREN 101 (French I)	FREN 102 (French II)
YEAR 4
Diction	VC 221 (English Diction)
Repertoire		VC 332 (English/American Repertoire)