Bachelor of Music
The Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance requires 120 credit hours. It includes
foundational music coursework such as music theory, aural skills, class piano, history
of music, vocal pedagogy, diction in French, German, Italian and English, individual
applied lessons and the opportunity to attend recitals and concerts by other students
and faculty.
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Master of Music
The Master of Music in Instrumental Performance requires 30-31 credit hours of coursework.
It includes an introduction to music scholarship and research, individualized applied
lessons, seminars in music history and music theory, pedagogy studies with faculty-mentors,
and a culminating recital performance.
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Doctor of Arts
The Doctor of Arts in Instrumental Performance requires 67-71 credit hours of coursework.
Through creating a plan of study, students will be able to pursue academic interests
in preparation for comprehensive exams, continue individualized applied lessons, participate
in a supervised practicum in college teaching, and give recitals and complete dissertation
research credits. Doctoral students will also choose a secondary concentration and
complete appropriate graduate-level coursework.
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Music Performance Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Performance is a two-semester post-baccalaureate course
of study designed for advanced, non-degree seeking students wishing to pursue intense
and concentrated musical study in voice or opera performance at the graduate level.
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Performance Opportunities
Voice students can participate in a variety of auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles, including choirs, chamber music, opera theatre, and early music ensembles. Through these ensembles, students will be able to perform in interdisciplinary collaborations
and experience artistry outside of their own areas. Smaller chamber music groups will
be available for more individualized and concentrated music-making experiences.
