Major in Music (B.M.), Performance Concentration, Voice Option

Please refer to the main Bachelor of Music, Music Performance Concentration page for the performance concentration overview.

Voice Option

The Bachelor of Music, Performance Concentration, Voice Option is a professional degree program that provides students with excellent opportunities for vocal, artistic and personal growth. Each member of the voice faculty provides a nurturing, yet challenging studio environment. The emphasis of process over product allows students to develop a solid platform of vocal technique for realizing their personal artistry.

All voice students study with a highly qualified and experienced faculty of professors of voice. In addition to a seminar for freshman voice majors that supports their transition to collegiate study, voice majors spend the Fall semester of their Freshman year by participating in individual lesson rotations with each of the voice faculty. In their second semester of study, voice majors are placed with a single teacher for the remainder of their degree program to further promote personalized and engaged care for the student throughout their study at CSU.

Voice students have the opportunity to perform in a variety of styles and formats, as both soloists and ensemble members of choirs, opera and musical theater productions, as well as chamber music collaborations. Voice students perform a jury each semester and sing on voice area and departmental recitals throughout the year.

Music Audition

In addition to applying to CSU through the Office of Admissions, a successful audition with CSU Music faculty is required for entrance into the B.M., Performance Concentration. Please visit the music website for Music Audition Information.

Music Program Fee

A music program fee is assessed with undergraduate and graduate music majors and minors, per semester. The fee does not apply to the following students: online degree students, summers-only master's degree students, music therapy students in an internship off-campus, music education students who are student teaching off-campus, and music minors who are not actively enrolled in any lessons or ensembles. Please visit the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for special course fees.

Effective Fall 2022

A minimum grade of C (2.000) is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the BM in Music, Performance Concentration, Voice Option.

Ensemble Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
MU 201	Men's Chorus	1
MU 202	University Chorus	1
MU 204	Marching Band	1
MU 205	Concert Band	1
MU 206	Colorado State University Concert Orchestra	1
MU 300	Women's Chorus	1
MU 302	University Orchestra	1
MU 304	Symphonic Band	1
MU 305	Colorado State University Concert Choir	1
MU 309	Jazz Ensemble	1
MU 310	Jazz Combo	1
MU 400	Colorado State University Chamber Choir	1
MU 401	Opera Theater	1-2
MU 402	Theater/Chamber Orchestra	1
MU 404	Symphonic Wind Ensemble	1
MU 406	New Music Ensemble	1
MU 407	Accompanying	1
MU 408	Chamber Music	1

 Upper Division Music History 4A/4B Courses 

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Students with previous keyboard experience may test out of MU 150 and/or MU 151B and use the credit(s) for an elective.

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Students must participate in an ensemble during each semester in which they are enrolled in MU 173, MU 275Q and MU 475Q. At least once during the program of study, this must be achieved by taking MU 408 or through another small ensemble experience.

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Take in two semesters for a total of 6 credits.

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Taken in either the Junior or Senior year based upon course rotation.

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Select enough elective credits to bring the program total to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be Upper-Division (300- to 400-level). 

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program:

A minimum grade of C (2.000) is required in all music courses used to satisfy the requirements of the major programs (B.A. and B.M.) in music. Failure to pass a class or UDQE will likely delay graduation.