Bachelor [Music - Performance Concentration, with Vocal Emphasis] From University of New Mexico

• Admission to the performance program is by audition, either by tape or in person, for the appropriate faculty. Students enrolled in this program are expected to reach the highest possible standard of performance on their chosen instrument or voice. Preparation emphasis is geared toward enabling the student to pursue further study at the graduate level, if that is his or her desire.

Career Opportunities:

• Music can be a form of communication, artistic expression, entertainment, therapy, and worship. Within the broad field of music, there are many areas of specialization. A concentration in music, with its emphasis on performance, analysis, and critical interpretation, provides a foundation for careers in education, business, communication, and the arts (from the University of Texas Austin Fine Arts Career Services website).
• A bachelor degree is required for most areas of music, and a graduate degree may be required for some areas. The skills learned through this type of degree program can be applied to a broad range of careers. Music develops the ability to concentrate intensely, to listen introspectively, observe keenly, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and to maintain composure when faced with the unexpected. Well-developed communication skills, along with aural sensitivity, enable graduates to contribute and succeed in many professions.