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Dr.Heslinga
Virginia Heslinga, Ed.D. 
Professor of Education

Music Performance Major

Performing careers require intensive, high-level training. Pianists and vocalists can begin that training by choosing the performance program, which aims to bring students to a professional level of musicianship in order to pursue further study at the master's level, usually required for a successful concert or teaching career.


Bachelor of Music in Music Performance
In addition to College requirements, Music Performance majors must complete:

Music History I & II
Compositional Techniques I
Senior Recital
Compositional Techniques II-IV
Ear Training I-IV
Piano Class I- IV
Form and Analysis I & II
Individual Studio Instruction in Major Instrument
Ensemble

Additional courses are required for Voice or Piano concentrations.

For more information, please contact:
Mary Lynn Ritchey
Associate Professor of Music
(508) 849-3455
mritchey@annamaria.edu