The Bachelor of Music Degree in Performance is designed to assist the music student to prepare for a career in music performance. The degree is offered for the following applied areas: standard orchestral and band instruments, piano, voice, classical guitar, and pipe organ. Emphasis is placed on performance with supporting studies in music theory, music history and the liberal arts.<br><br>Through the completion of the B.M. in Music Performance, students will be able to:<br><br>Demonstrate competence in the knowledge and application of music theory and ear training/sight singing.<br>Demonstrate basic conducting skills.<br>Effectively communicate in writing on topics in the area of music history. <br>Successfully perform a forty-five minute Junior Recital and sixty minute Senior Recital.<br>Discuss the repertoire and pedagogy of their instrument in an informed manner.