The program trains students for careers as professional musicians -- performers in classical or jazz music, and composers. After completing the basic curriculum, the student chooses an area of specialization. Students may specialize in composition, jazz, a keyboard instrument, string/harp, guitar, voice, wind instrument, or percussion. They train in solo performance, coached ensemble, and conducted ensemble. Is the trombone your specialty If you want high-caliber instruction and opportunities to perform, consider this major at the University of Arizona. Students seeking their Bachelor of Music in Performance with a Trombone emphasis satisfy their required credit hours with a mix of music courses and participation in exciting performances as part of a large conducted ensemble. One of the many ensembles at the Fred Fox School of Music is the trombone choir. Core requirements for Performance majors include classes in music literature, music history, pedagogy, orchestration, conducting, piano and applied lessons. The Fred Fox School of Music is among the country's top-lauded higher education institutions in music. Graduates go on to fulfill teaching, performing and conducting roles far and wide.