Program Recognition
•Bullet: Bachelor of Music in Performance — the Townsend School of Music's most intensive applied-instrument track
•Bullet: All degree programs accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music
•Bullet: Performance majors are held to "a higher standard of technical ability, artistry and difficulty" than the school's other music degrees
Training
•Bullet: About 65% of required credits concentrate on the major instrument and supporting music coursework
•Bullet: Double credit hours awarded for applied guitar lessons starting sophomore year, recognizing the added practice load
•Bullet: Weekly private lessons from the first semester, plus weekly studio classes
•Bullet: Monthly recitals, semester-end juried examinations, junior and senior recitals
•Bullet: Pedagogy and literature coursework specific to guitar
•Bullet: 12 additional music elective credits plus 39 General Education credits through the Common Core
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Participation in at least one ensemble each semester, with most students performing in more than one
•Bullet: Instrumental ensembles include the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Harp Ensemble, and chamber groups
•Bullet: Solo performance opportunities, main stage productions, and concert tours
•Bullet: Fabian Concert Series performances alongside world-class musicians
Facilities
•Bullet: Applied guitar studio led by Terry Cantwell
•Bullet: Guitar Ensemble rehearses and performs each semester
