Music - Vocal Performance Southeast Missouri State University

Overview

The Music - Vocal Performance programme at Southeast Missouri State University provides students with the technical skills and artistic experience required for a professional career on the stage. This undergraduate degree combines rigorous academic study with practical performance opportunities to help vocalists find their unique creative voice.

Students engage in a curriculum that balances applied music study with music theory, analysis, and history. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for diverse roles in classical, electronic, or avant-garde traditions. Through a variety of vocal ensembles, learners hone their craft in a supportive environment.

Why Music - Vocal Performance at Southeast Missouri State University?

The university offers a distinctive learning environment at the River Campus, a facility solely dedicated to the visual and performing arts. This specialised setting allows students to interact regularly with nationally recognised performing artists and educators who provide expert mentorship throughout the degree.

The programme is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, ensuring high educational standards. Students gain significant stage experience through various ensembles and have access to professional-grade performance venues. This practical focus ensures that graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the industry.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 17664 per year
• National fee: USD 10194 per year
• Local fee: USD 10194 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• World of Music
• History and Literature of Music to 1800
• Evolution of Musical Style Since 1800
• Music Fundamentals
• Intermediate Harmony and Melody
• Aural Skills
• Advanced Harmony, Melody, and Form
• Music Theory through Composition, Arranging, and Orchestration
• Approaches to Musical Analysis
• Applied Music
• Singer’s Diction
• Functional Piano
• Music Business: Career Development
• Basic Conducting
• Vocal Pedagogy
• Literature: Applied Area
• Vocal Ensemble
• Chamber Music
• Opera Theatre Workshop
• Popular Music in America and Beyond
• History of Music in Films and Video Games
• Jazz History
• Gender and Music
• Age of Romanticism
• Age of Modernism
• Music in World Cultures
• Jazz Theory and Analysis
• Songwriting
• Jazz Improv
• Audio Production
• Music Theatre History

Careers with Music - Vocal Performance

Graduates from this programme are equipped for various professional roles within the music industry. Common career paths include working as a professional performer, music director, or composer. Many alumni also find success as sound technicians or vocal coaches in diverse artistic settings.

The degree also provides a strong foundation for further academic study, with recent graduates moving on to prestigious institutions such as Boston University and Indiana University. Others have secured teaching positions in various school districts or joined renowned organisations like the St. Louis Symphony.

The university’s Career Services office provides ongoing support to help students transition from the classroom to the professional world. Faculty members offer expertise and networking opportunities to assist students in landing roles in orchestras, opera houses, and educational institutions.