Hardest courses in Music-Performance

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Lowest historical GPA first. At least 100 letter grades over the five years through the selected term. Grades reflect past outcomes, not workload or a guaranteed result.

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5 courses

Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Only courses with at least 100 letter grades are ranked.

#1 ·MUSPERF 101

Beginning Class Piano

2 credits

BEGINNING CLASS PIANO provides group instruction in beginning piano.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jess Johnson Mateus Restani Furtado+1 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025

#2 ·MUSPERF 102

Beginning Class Piano

2 credits

MUSPERF 102 is a beginning class piano course that continues group instruction from MUSPERF 101.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jess Johnson Sung-Eun Ryu

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

#3 ·MUSPERF 144

Vocal Instruction for Non-voice Majors

1–2 credits

MUSPERF 144 provides vocal instruction for non-voice majors, covering classical technique and optional repertoire in musical theater or jazz.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Christian Bearse Jackson Ahern-Cook+6 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Fall 2025

#4 ·MUSPERF 143

Introduction to Performance: Voice

1 credits

Introduction to Performance: Voice teaches basic vocal technique, musicianship, and singing skills to non-music majors.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Jacob Zehr Sarah Brailey

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

#5 ·MUSPERF 205

Elementary/intermediate Voice

2–4 credits

MUSPERF 205 provides individual voice instruction for undergraduate music performance majors at the elementary or intermediate level.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Julia Rottmayer Matthew Trevino+2 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026