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Bachelor of Music (Mus. B.) Degree
Overview
Five Towns College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
The music performance program leads to a Bachelor of Music (Mus.B.) degree. Without a doubt, it is designed for students planning to pursue careers as educators, professional performers, composers, recording engineers, music business executives or producers. In addition, this program offers different concentrations, including Audio Recording Technology, Music Entertainment Industry Studies, Performance, and Composition and Songwriting, which provide both a common core of technical studies and a foundation for specialized courses in students’ major area of concentration.
Moreover, an intensive schedule of ensemble workshops, coordinated with composition, arranging and repertory courses, enables students to perform, analyze and evaluate work in professional-level laboratory sessions. Importantly, each concentration in the Performance program is taught by experienced educators and professional musicians.
Without a doubt, Five Towns College Music educators proudly support the professional and educational experience of their graduates. Read about the Graduate Music Studies Incentive (GMSI) for music graduates designed to encourage graduate study at the College with financial incentives here.
For curriculum and faculty information, view the current Five Towns College Catalog.
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Audio Recording Technology Concentration
The Audio Recording Technology Concentration provides music students with the business and technical expertise required to operate professional audio recording equipment. In particular, students study the theory of sound, recording electronics, engineering procedures, audio/video post-production and advanced mixing procedures in a sequence of courses designed to develop the skills required for this field. Learn more about the Audio Recording concentration.
For curriculum information, view the current Five Towns College Catalog.
Music Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Concentration
The Music Entertainment Industry Studies (MEIS) Concentration provides students with necessary and relevant expertise within the music industry. Students study the legal, production, commercial management, marketing and merchandising aspects of this field. Pursue careers as music artist managers, concert promoters, music marketers and music publishers by concentrating in Music Entertainment Industry Studies!
Learn more about the MEIS Conferences here.
For curriculum information, view the current Five Towns College Catalog.
Performance Concentration
The Performance Concentration is designed for students planning to pursue music careers as professional performers. It provides a common core of technical studies and a foundation of specialized courses, such as music history, harmony, improvisation, ensemble performance and private instruction.
For curriculum information, view the current Five Towns College Catalog.
Composition and Songwriting Concentrations
The Composition and Songwriting Concentrations are designed to provide students with the professional training to pursue music careers as composers, arrangers and songwriters. You will receive intensive instruction in a core of technical studies that include courses, such as harmony, orchestration, counterpoint, MIDI, songwriting, keyboard techniques, form and analysis, commercial arranging and composition. These concentrations are distinct for the music performance degree.
For curriculum information, view the current Five Towns College Catalog.
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Audition Requirements
Music performance degree candidates are required to perform two songs with contrasting styles. In addition, they will be tested in the areas of sight reading, aural skills, pitch identification, rhythmic reading and tonal memory. Please click here to review the Audition Requirements.
Furthermore, auditions will be used for scholarship purposes which may be available based on merit, community service, talent and need.