Program Description
This degree is designed for accomplished performers who intend to pursue careers as performers or teachers. Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue doctoral work in performance.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
- Candidates will demonstrate advanced technical skills in her/his primary performing specialty.
- Candidates will demonstrate the ability to read and analyze musical notation, and to work conceptually with the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, structure, timbre and texture at an advanced and sophisticated level.
- Candidates will demonstrate advanced performance skills on a level consistent with professional aspirations.
- Candidates will demonstrate collaborative skills at a professional level.
Required courses in Music
Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Major Area
Item #
Title
Credits
3
3
2
Sub-Total Credits
20
Final Requirements
- Graduate Recital
- Comprehensive examination
Total Credits
32