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Bachelor of Arts: Vocal Performance
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Bachelor of Arts: Vocal Performance

Vocal Performance studies emphasize professional training with a foundation in liberal arts and sciences. Students take both required courses and electives. Practical procedures such as working on stage, solo techniques and ensemble techniques are emphasized. Qualified students are encouraged to audition for performances in Chicago’s professional music community.

The Bachelor of Arts degree emphasizes popular forms of jazz, rock, blues, and music for theater, providing students with a firm foundation in vocal performance. Faculty advisors guide students in choosing courses and ensembles appropriate to each performer's goals. Studies are structured to attain the highest performance level according to each student's needs and abilities.

Vocal Performance studies in the Music Department of Columbia College Chicago include classes specific to your emphasis, general education courses and private instruction in classical or contemporary music of many genres.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music requires the completion of 38 credit hours of core courses, 26credit hours of specialized course work, 14 credit hours of electives and 42 credit hours of liberal arts and sciences classes, totaling 120 credit hours.

Download Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance program information.

Core Requirements:

32-1110
32-2111
32-2112
32-2113
32-1120
32-2121
32-2122
32-3121
32-1601
32-2131
32-2132
32-2133
32-1800
32-2611
32-2612
32-3998
32-1000
Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training I
Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training II
Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training III
Sightsinging, Musicianship & Ear Training IV
Theory, Harmony & Analysis I
Theory, Harmony & Analysis II
Theory, Harmony & Analysis III
Theory, Harmony & Analysis IV
Exploring the Art of Music
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Keyboard Harmony I
Columbia College Chorus
Music History & Analysis I
Music History & Analysis II
Independent Project: Music (Senior Recital)
Recital Attendance (8)
2 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
1 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
2 hrs
0 hrs
  Total    38 hrs

Vocal Performance Requirements:

32-2511
32-2512
32-3511
32-270#
32-2522
32-3531
32-2520
Techniques in Singing I
Techniques in Singing II
Techniques in Singing III
Private Lessons (5)
Styles for the Contemporary Singer or
Vocal Improvisation
Solo Singing
2 hrs
2 hrs
2 hrs
10 hrs
2 hrs

2 hrs
6 hours selected from the following ensembles:
32-2803
32-2811
32-2845
32-2863
32-1880
Vocal Lab
Spectra: Advanced Chorus
Singing on Stage
New Music Ensemble
Groove Band
1 hrs
1 hrs
2 hrs
1 hrs
1 hrs
  Total    26 hrs
  Total Required Music Courses    64 hrs

Additional Requirements:

Liberal Arts and Sciences
Electives
42 hrs
14 hrs
Grand Total Required Courses    120 hrs