Music - Performance (Voice)

Overview

Program objectives

Students majoring in Music - Performance (Voice) program from The Ohio State University will achieve the following learning outcomes:

Students must demonstrate achievement of professional, entry-level competence in the area of specialization, including significant technical mastery, capability to produce work and solve professional problems independently, and a coherent set of artistic/intellectual goals that are evident in their work.

• Students will engage in applied studies each semester that will provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to prepare students for graduate programs and professional careers in the field. They will demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of historical styles and periods.
• Students will complete courses in music theory, music history, and area-specific literature and pedagogy that will provide appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to prepare them for professional careers in the field. These courses will represent a wide range of historical styles and periods.

Students will have the ability to communicate musical ideas, concepts and requirements to professionals and lay persons related to the practice of the major field. Such communication may involve musical, oral, written and visual media.

• Students will complete curricular requirements that include courses designed to develop oral and written communication skills.
• Students will gain knowledge and experience in pedagogical methodologies in their area of specialization.

Students will gain an understanding of the nature of the music field in the professional world, particularly related to organizational structures, work ethics, technological resources and entrepreneurial skills required for advancing their careers.

• Students will prepare numerous assignments in music theory and music history courses employing a wide range of software and web-based sources.
• Students will build workplace skills through independent studies with applied faculty and ensemble directions.

Possible careers

Some graduates establish private studios for giving music lessons or perform professionally either as soloists or in groups as opportunities arise. Others pursue musical performance opportunities in armed forces bands, orchestras or choirs. Some take professional auditions or participate in performance competitions. Some graduates move into business and industry or other music-related careers, such as arts management.

Students in music performance have a variety of career opportunities. Those interested in pursuing a professional career as a performer often continue directly into graduate study upon completion of the undergraduate degree. The same is true of students interested in securing a position as an applied music teacher at a college or university. In addition, some music performance majors continue into graduate school in another music field, such as conducting, music history or music theory.

Ohio State’s career and job placement offices offer help in career planning, writing resumes and application letters, and job placement. These offices can help students match interests and strengths with a promising career. Ohio State recognizes that students’ needs for career support services vary and offers special services for disabled students, veterans, minority students and international students.