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Armed With Skills. Backed by Experience. Find Your Voice on Stage.
Wondering what you can do with a vocal performance degree? This major will prepare you to perform professionally or create new music in the classical, electronic or avant-garde traditions. And, with a variety of vocal ensembles to hone your craft, don't just dream it, do it.
As a vocal performance major at SEMO, you’ll work in applied music study, music theory and analysis, music history, and gain experience through performance ensembles.
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. Our boldly supportive faculty will provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
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$84k
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a composer is $84,230.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a sound technician is $79,280.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a music director is $84,230.
The vocal performance major curriculum includes core coursework to prepare you for a career in music. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major.
Milestone: 3.0 GPA in major courses
Milestone: 3.0 GPA in major courses
Summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18-hour semesters.
Milestone: 3.0 GPA in major courses
Milestone: 3.0 GPA in major courses
A “Milestone” signifies a significant stage for a student in the completion of a degree.
A minimum 3.0 GPA in the major and overall are required to graduate with a BM degree.
“Critical Courses” are italicized and bold. Data shows that students who have completed this course in the first two years and have earned the noted grade are most likely to complete this program of study.
We know that paying for an education isn’t easy, but it is worth it. That is why The Department of Music has scholarships available just for its’ students. See all of the scholarships available to Department of Music students.
You know at a school with an entire campus dedicated to the arts, you will get to perform in some beautiful space. Explore our performance venues now.
Ready to find your next performance group or take your next step towards a degree? Learn more about the audition process at SEMO.
No matter what instrument you play. We have a performance group for you to gain the experience necessary to make your passion, your career.
Do more than dream about the future. Take the first steps to make it all happen.
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