Program Overview
Syracuse University's Performance Program cultivates technical proficiency, musicality, and performance poise in students. Through a structured curriculum, students develop skills in their principal and secondary performance areas, music theory, and history. The program emphasizes performance opportunities, including ensembles, master classes, and recitals, preparing students for professional careers in music.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The performance program at Syracuse University's Setnor School of Music emphasizes the development of technical skills, repertory, poise, and overall musicianship. Students in this program have the opportunity to study in their principal and secondary performing areas, music history, and various vocal and instrumental ensembles. They also work with guest artists and attend master classes with a wide range of technical and interpretive points of view.
Objectives:
The objectives of the performance program are to:
- Provide students with a strong foundation in classical technique
- Develop students' skills in a variety of genres and styles
- Prepare students for careers as professional musicians
Program Description:
The performance program at Syracuse University is a four-year program that leads to a Bachelor of Music degree. The program is divided into two parts: the lower division (freshman and sophomore years) and the upper division (junior and senior years). In the lower division, students take courses in music theory, music history, and music performance. They also participate in ensembles and have the opportunity to perform in master classes and recitals. In the upper division, students continue to take courses in music theory, music history, and music performance. They also have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of performance, such as opera, orchestral performance, or chamber music.
Outline:
The performance program at Syracuse University follows a structured curriculum that is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music performance. The program includes courses in music theory, music history, and music performance. Students also participate in ensembles and have the opportunity to perform in master classes and recitals.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule for the performance program is as follows:
- Freshman Year
- Music Theory I
- Music History I
- Music Performance I
- Ensemble Performance I
- Sophomore Year
- Music Theory II
- Music History II
- Music Performance II
- Ensemble Performance II
- Junior Year
- Music Theory III
- Music History III
- Music Performance III
- Ensemble Performance III
- Senior Year
- Music Theory IV
- Music History IV
- Music Performance IV
- Ensemble Performance IV
Individual Modules:
The performance program at Syracuse University includes several individual modules that focus on specific areas of music performance. These modules include:
- Principal Performance Area: This module focuses on the development of students' skills in their principal performance area. Students take lessons with a faculty member in their principal performance area and participate in ensembles and master classes.
- Secondary Performance Area/Keyboard Competency: This module focuses on the development of students' skills in their secondary performance area or keyboard competency. Students take lessons with a faculty member in their secondary performance area or keyboard competency and participate in ensembles and master classes.
- Harmony and Analysis: This module focuses on the development of students' understanding of harmony and analysis. Students take courses in music theory and music history.
- Aural Skills and Analysis: This module focuses on the development of students' aural skills and analysis. Students take courses in music theory and music history.
- Ensemble Performance: This module focuses on the development of students' ensemble performance skills. Students participate in ensembles and have the opportunity to perform in master classes and recitals.
- History and Repertoire: This module focuses on the development of students' understanding of music history and repertoire. Students take courses in music history and music performance.
Assessment:
Students in the performance program at Syracuse University are assessed on their progress through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams: Students are given exams in their music theory, music history, and music performance courses.
- Performances: Students are required to perform in ensembles and master classes.
- Recitals: Students are required to perform in recitals in their principal performance area.
Teaching:
The performance program at Syracuse University is taught by a faculty of experienced musicians. The faculty includes both full-time and part-time instructors. The faculty is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education in music performance.
Careers:
The performance program at Syracuse University prepares students for careers as professional musicians. Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of musical settings, including orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, and music education.
Unique Approaches:
The performance program at Syracuse University has several unique approaches that set it apart from other programs. These approaches include:
- Emphasis on performance: The program places a strong emphasis on performance, with students participating in ensembles and master classes throughout their time in the program.
- Guest artists and master classes: The program brings in guest artists and master teachers to work with students.
- Weekly student convocation: The program holds a weekly student convocation that brings the entire Setnor School of Music community together for performances by peers, faculty, and guest artists.
