undergraduate
Voice and opera
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What is a voice and opera major?
Voice and opera course series train students to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Classes focus on voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, recital, and personal style development.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students said limited career opportunities were a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do voice and opera majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is voice and opera as a major?
Each year, around 350 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 5 students obtain an associate degree in voice and opera. In 2021, 331 students received a bachelor's degree and 5 students received an associate degree. This is 8% fewer voice and opera majors than there were in 2020. Voice and opera is a relatively uncommon major within music.
Advice from voice and opera majors
Share your experienceYou don't have to be the greatest of all time. It will make everything harder if you hold yourself to such high expectation. Also, singing in churches is great way to sing and make a little bit of cash, even if you're not religious. Look up some methodist church's and apply
Being in the music industry is tough. It is not a stable job, and the need for it is not as high as a doctor's, but if singing is your passion, do it. I was always told growing up that 'singing is nice, but it won't pay the bills' and a part of that statement is true. I had closed my mind to that area because of money, and while people need money, people also need passion and interest to have fun. I wasn't originally going to major in voice, but I have always loved to sing, and when I told my college choir director about my thoughts he told me, "If you want to major in singing, what do you see yourself doing in the future with singing? Once you figure that out we will help you to that goal, but just know that this path is not straight. It is curvy and long." He also said, "Also know that you will get a lot of no's before I get a yes, but if I have the fire and courage to push through the no's and keep believing, I can and will make it." If you love to sing with all your heart, do it.
