Specialization 1: Composition
Learn core music studies including aural skills, counterpoint and music theory.
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Study in modern facilities including the Center for the Musical Arts, a 15,000-square-foot facility that includes a 70-seat band/orchestra room, 72-seat choir room and teaching studios for individual instruction.
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Specialization 2: Instrumental Music Education
Study musicianship along with teaching music in elementary and secondary schools.
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Specialization 3: Instrumental Performance
Focus on musical performance, technique and pedagogy.
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Specialization 4: Piano Performance
Take courses in applied study in piano, accompanying and ensembles, and applied study in a secondary instrument.
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Specialization 5: Piano Pedagogy
Study topics in pedagogy and literature and complete a two-semester internship.
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Specialization 6: Vocal Music Education
Take courses including diction, choral conducting and score reading, song literature.
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Specialization 7: Vocal Performance
Focus on applied study in voice, major ensembles, second ensembles and recitals.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Learn and perform in some of the most outstanding college music facilities in the region, including: the Cowan Center, a focal point for performing arts in East Texas; Vaughn Auditorium that hosts touring productions and university functions; and Braithwaite Recital Hall, our venue for solo recitals and small chamber performances.
The School of Performing Arts is an All-Steinway School, providing students with world-class instruments for their study and performance.