Music Performance – Voice
- Bachelor of Music
- Major
You will find that our vocal performance program stands out by offering you the rare opportunity to perform in fully staged opera productions, complete with orchestra, all in the original language. You will also have the unique opportunity to work with collaborative piano faculty and sing in ensembles conducted by nationally and internationally recognized conductors.
Why Music Performance – Voice at Stetson University?
Unlike many other music programs, you will study voice with professors - not graduate students - in all lessons, classes and ensembles. As a vocal performance major, you will present both a junior and senior recital guided by your major professor. You will have the opportunity to study and perform vocal chamber music on one of these recitals. This major offers the opportunity to study multiple foreign languages, including Italian, French and German, with additional instruction in the diction specific for professional singing in all three. You may choose to study Russian as well through our first-rate Russian Studies program, or Spanish if you prefer. Additionally, you will take courses in keyboard, aural training and music theory, career skills, conducting, and voice and/or song literature, all of which enhance your performance ability.
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"The world of opera and musical theatre is quite competitive. Watching your performance live and receiving detailed comments from professional judges during the Giffin Competition helps singers realize what they need to work on to improve and graduate to the next level of their musicianship."
Adam Benton '21 Voice Performance, Winner of Stetson's Giffin Competition, School of Music scholarship winner
"Going to college was one of the most significant things to happen to me. I doubt any of these things would have happened to me if I hadn't gone to Stetson."
Donovan Singletary '06 Voice Performance, completed the prestigious Lindemann Young Artist Development Program at the Metropolitan Opera and Juilliard School, now an international concert and opera performer
Career Outcomes
The demand for music talent is always high and students graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree can enjoy numerous types of careers aligned to their specific talents and capabilities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of musicians and singers is projected to grow 11% through 2030, with approximately 20,800 openings for musicians and singers projected annually nationwide.
Our distinguished and diverse faculty are deeply committed to your success and will serve as teachers, mentors and collaborators. This program does not have just one or two faculty members teaching courses. Rather, all of the School of Music faculty serve as mentors. Your faculty advisor and the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs have the expertise to help you structure your degree, and your studio teacher will help develop your passion and potential in music.
In addition to meeting general Stetson admission requirements and academic regulations, you must undergo an audition/interview if you're applying to the School of Music. The curriculum for all music majors includes three main components: general education, core music courses and specialized classes tailored to your chosen major.
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