Performance Major

Performance is one of five music major concentration options at Lewis & Clark College. Students concentrating in Performance will present a senior recital on their major instrument which will fulfill the MUS 490 senior project requirement in the Music Department. Repertoire requirements for the senior recital vary by instrument and field (western art music, jazz etc.) and are supervized by the student’s major instrumental teacher. Each senior recital is typically an evening performance.

In preparing for the senior recital, each Performance major is expected to perform a sophomore or junior recital on campus (one may be performed per year if desired). The purpose of the earlier recital is to allow each student the opportunity of learning the process associated with putting on a major performance, to experience the endurance and concentration necessary to perform at an excellent level before the senior recital. Each student must also pass a Degree Recital Review (DRR) which must be scheduled with their senior project committee no later than three weeks before their recital date.

Numerous other solo performance opportunities are available for performance practice. On campus, students may present informal lunchtime recitals in Seitz Lounge, may perform in the Open Performance Class, may participate in masterclasses with visiting artists and have the opportunity of performing in a studio class with their major teacher. Off-campus opportunities include playing at a number of hospitals, nursing homes and retirement communities in the local area.