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In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•Specialized opera/voice concentration is unique and rare among BM degree programs nationally
•Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•BM degree conferred by University of Florida
•Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida
Training
•Four-year BM requiring 128 total credits including 33 general education credits
•Focus on bel-canto vocalism, expressive communication of text, and acting
•Applied voice lessons with credits escalating from 2 to 3 per semester
•Language training: Italian, German, and French for singers
•Special attention to audition and competition preparation
•Development of personal repertoire spanning concert, sacred, symphonic, and operatic works
Performance & Productions
•Undergraduate students perform mainstage leading roles in fully staged opera productions and opera scenes
•Ongoing Opera Theater Ensemble participation throughout all four years
•Accompanied by stellar piano collaborators and the music division's opera orchestra
•Junior and Senior Recitals required
Notable Alumni
•Russell Thomas — internationally acclaimed operatic tenor performing at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and La Scala
Program info updated 3d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Specialized opera/voice concentration is unique and rare among BM degree programs nationally
•Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•BM degree conferred by University of Florida
•Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida
Training
•Four-year BM requiring 128 total credits including 33 general education credits
•Focus on bel-canto vocalism, expressive communication of text, and acting
•Applied voice lessons with credits escalating from 2 to 3 per semester
•Language training: Italian, German, and French for singers
•Special attention to audition and competition preparation
•Development of personal repertoire spanning concert, sacred, symphonic, and operatic works
Performance & Productions
•Undergraduate students perform mainstage leading roles in fully staged opera productions and opera scenes
•Ongoing Opera Theater Ensemble participation throughout all four years
•Accompanied by stellar piano collaborators and the music division's opera orchestra
•Junior and Senior Recitals required
Notable Alumni
•Russell Thomas — internationally acclaimed operatic tenor performing at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and La Scala
Program Recognition
•Specialized opera/voice concentration is unique and rare among BM degree programs nationally
•Accredited by National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
•BM degree conferred by University of Florida
•Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida
Training
•Four-year BM requiring 128 total credits including 33 general education credits
•Focus on bel-canto vocalism, expressive communication of text, and acting
•Applied voice lessons with credits escalating from 2 to 3 per semester
•Language training: Italian, German, and French for singers
•Special attention to audition and competition preparation
•Development of personal repertoire spanning concert, sacred, symphonic, and operatic works
Performance & Productions
•Undergraduate students perform mainstage leading roles in fully staged opera productions and opera scenes
•Ongoing Opera Theater Ensemble participation throughout all four years
•Accompanied by stellar piano collaborators and the music division's opera orchestra
•Junior and Senior Recitals required
Notable Alumni
•Russell Thomas — internationally acclaimed operatic tenor performing at the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, and La Scala
Updated 3d ago
