Music – Vocal Program

The vocal performance music degree focuses on helping students achieve their highest level of musicianship as performers.

In addition to liberal arts coursework, performance majors focus on private study with world-renowned faculty members as well as ensemble performances.

Voice students train rigorously on specific aspects of performance through work in the opera workshop, diction, conducting and vocal pedagogy courses.

• Degree Plans

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  All of the music programs at St. Mary’s University are highly customized, tailored to each student’s unique talents and career goals. Please see the catalog for the most up-to-date course information and degree plans:

  Bachelor of Arts in Music – Vocal
  Bachelor of Arts in Music – Vocal with Teacher Pre-Certification
  Minor in Music

• Vocal Music Courses

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  Music students receive personalized instruction and attend a wide variety of classes, such as:

  Applied Music
  Aural Skills
  Diction
  Vocal Pedagogy
  Choral Conducting

  See the catalog for a list of all courses and descriptions:

  Course Catalog

St. Mary’s Department of Music’s Apprentice Conductor program is a unique opportunity for students to further their conducting knowledge and gain valuable experience prior to their student teaching semesters, or in preparation to study graduate level conducting. Apprentice conductors work closely with Matthew Mireles, D.M.A., Director of Bands, in score study, rehearsal preparation, programming and advanced conducting techniques.

After completion of the University’s Conducting course, and under the guidance of the Director of Bands, apprentice conductors are responsible for selecting repertoire for a concert cycle, rehearsing the St. Mary’s University Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra or Concert Choir, and conducting their piece in performance. Honored music students at St. Mary’s have this privileged opportunity to grow as artists and leaders in pursuit of achieving their goals and ambitions.