Training
•Dedicated vocal performance curriculum includes 8 semesters of principal ensemble, Opera Workshop, Vocal Diction, Vocal Literature, and Vocal Pedagogy
•French or German language requirement develops classical repertoire fluency
•Faculty of active professional musicians with performances, commissions, recordings, and national recognition
•Music Entrepreneurship course prepares students for careers in the music industry
Performance Opportunities
•50+ concerts, recitals, and musical events hosted annually
•Two performance venues in Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts: intimate in-the-round Webb Theatre and 725-seat Walter Theatre
•Knights on Broadway cabaret ensemble and annual Knight Theatre musical production
Career Outcomes
•Music education majors achieve 100% placement rate after graduation
•Graduate school placements include Berklee College of Music, NYU, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Iowa
