Master of Music in Performance
Fred Irby, III, M.M., Coordinator - Instrumental Music
Natalia Kazaryan, M.M., Coordinator - Classical Piano
Angela Powell Walker, M.M., Coordinator - Classical Voice
Performance Faculty:
Instrumental Music: Christopher Barrick, Willie Clark, Timothy Macek, Sais Kamalidiin, Thomas Lagana, Eliot Seppa, Mickey Terry, Charlie Young III
Classical Piano: Stephen Gibson, Natalia Kazaryan
Classical Voice: Valerie K. Eichelberger, Eric O. Poole, Kishna Fowler
Degree Requirements
All students in the Master of Music in Performance degree program must choose to major in an orchestral instrument, classical piano or classical voice. Each has a unique curricular table (see below).
Candidate must complete a total of 35 credits, of which
• 15 must be in the private instruction area, including a principal performance medium;
• 9, 12 or 15 credits in supportive graduate courses, ensembles, and Graduate Seminar;
• 3, 6 or 9 credits in ensembles and/or music elective courses;
• 1 credit for the Graduate Expository Writing Examination; and
• 1 credit for the Oral Comprehensive Examination, given by a panel of the student's Graduate Studies instructors after the student has completed all other course work.
A satisfactory Qualifying Recital is required at the end of the first year of study in order to remain in the program. Candidates for graduation must present a Graduate Recital of works approved by their private instructor.
Curricular Tables
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Master of Music in Performance 35 Credit Hours |
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|---|---|
| Credits | |
| Major Area | |
|
MUxx-xxx Graduate <Instrument> Major I Total Major Area Courses |
5 15 |
| Supportive Courses in Music | |
|
MUSB-351 Graduate Analysis Total Supportive Courses in Music |
3 9 |
| Electives | |
|
MUxx-xxx Ensemble Electives Total Electives |
3 9 |
| Additional Requirements | |
|
MUSC-311 Graduate Expository Writing Examination Total Additional Requirements |
1 2 |
|
Master of Music in Performance 35 Credit Hours |
|
|---|---|
| Credits | |
| Major Area | |
|
MUSE-311 Graduate Piano Major I Total Major Area Courses |
5 15 |
| Supportive Courses in Music | |
|
MUSB-351 Graduate Analysis Total Supportive Courses in Music |
3 12 |
| Electives | |
|
MUxx-xxx Music Electives Total Electives |
6 6 |
| Additional Requirements | |
|
MUSC-311 Graduate Expository Writing Examination Total Additional Requirements |
1 2 |
|
Master of Music in Performance 35 Credit Hours |
|
|---|---|
| Credits | |
| Major Area | |
|
MUSG-311 Graduate Voice Major I Total Major Area Courses |
5 15 |
| Supportive Courses in Music | |
|
MUSB-351 Graduate Analysis Total Supportive Courses in Music |
3 15 |
| Electives | |
|
MUxx-xxx Music Electives Total Electives |
3 3 |
| Additional Requirements | |
|
MUSC-311 Graduate Expository Writing Examination Total Additional Requirements |
1 2 |
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