New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 71 courses 128 total credits
The Bachelor of Music program in Vocal Performance offers intensive performance training within an internationally acclaimed liberal arts and research university. New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply. See How to Audition for audition requirements and instructions specific to each specialization:
| Complete 1 credit of dance, by advisement. | 1 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives | credits |
| Select 19 Unrestricted Elective credits | 19 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives | credits |
| Select 16 Unrestricted Elective credits | 16 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives | credits |
| Select 19 Unrestricted Elective credits | 19 credits |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Expository Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
| ACE-UE 110 | Advanced Writing and Research | 4 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1041 | History of Western Art Music I: Antiquity–Classical | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1043 | History of Western Art Music II: Romantic–Contemporary | 2 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Choose 4 credits of Music History electives from the following courses:
Liberal Arts Requirements
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAHS-UE 1 | New Student Seminar | 0 |
Specialization Requirements
Required Music Core Courses
Specialization Requirements
Specialization in Vocal Performance
Specialization Requirements
Classical Voice Concentration Courses
Liberal Arts Requirements
Expository Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
| ACE-UE 110 | Advanced Writing and Research | 4 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1195 | Songwriting History and Criticism: 14 Songs I | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1196 | Songwriting History and Criticism: 14 Songs II | 2 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Select four credits of the following by advisement:
Liberal Arts Requirements
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAHS-UE 1 | New Student Seminar | 0 |
Specialization Requirements
Required Music Courses
Specialization Requirements
Vocal Performance Specialization Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAMB-UE 100 | Business Structure of The Music Industry | 3 |
| MPAVP-UE 1152 | Vocal Prod for Singers | 2 |
| MPAVP-UE 1111 | Vocal Training (Private Lessons) | 21 |
Specialization Requirements
Contemporary Voice Concentration Courses
Specialization Requirements
Contemporary Voice Workshop Courses
Liberal Arts Requirements
Expository Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXPOS-UA 1 | Writing as Inquiry | 4 |
| ACE-UE 110 | Advanced Writing and Research | 4 |
Liberal Arts Requirements
Other Liberal Arts Requirements
Liberal Arts Requirements
Additional Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SAHS-UE 1 | New Student Seminar | 0 |
Specialization Requirements
Required Music Core Courses
Specialization Requirements
Theory & Practice II (select 1)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1311 | Theory & Practice II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1312 | Theory & Practice II: Popular Music | 2 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 2 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Advanced Theory & Practice (select 2)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1331 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Chromatic Harmony & Form | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1332 | Advanced Theory & Practice: 20th and 21st Century Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1333 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Non-Western Music | 2 |
| MPATC-UE 1334 | Advanced Theory & Practice: Counterpoint in the Digital Age | 2 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 4 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Aural Skills II (select 1)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1321 | Aural Skills II: Tonal Harmony & Voice Leading | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1322 | Aural Skills II: Popular Music | 1 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 1 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Advanced Aural Skills (select 2)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-UE 1341 | Advanced Aural Skills: Chromatic Harmony | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1342 | Advanced Aural Skills: 20th and 21st Century | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1343 | Advanced Aural Skills: Sight-Singing | 1 |
| MPATC-UE 1344 | Advanced Aural Skills: Popular Music Transcription | 1 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 2 credits | |
Specialization Requirements
Specialization in Vocal Performance
Specialization Requirements
Music Theatre Concentration Courses
Specialization Requirements
Choose two of the following 1 credit courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-UE 1124 | Beginning Modern Dance Techniques | 1 |
| MPAVP-UE 1125 | Jazz Dance Technique | 1 |
| MPADE-UE 1015 | Hip Hop Dance Culture | 1-3 |
| Total Specialization Requirements | 2 credits | |
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