The Master of Music curriculum focuses on studio and ensemble work, supplemented by academic course requirements in musicology and music theory, as well as electives. Additional study is provided through frequent masterclasses, guest artists, and repertoire classes.

Vocal Performance - Master of Music
credits
Studio
VC 500
16
Musicology2
Theoretical Studies
 2
Repertoire Class or Song Studies (VC 579)
 2
Electives*
2
Total Credits36

*Four credits of vocal coaching may be used toward the elective requirement; recommended during the second year (two credits each semester). Full-time students registered for studio may take two credits of vocal coaching without incurring an extra studio charge. Part-time students are charged for vocal coaching at the part-time studio rate.

Additional Requirements:

1) Participation in ensemble for two semesters as assigned (CHOR 510 or OPERA 510)
2) One year of diction that covers French, German, and Italian strongly recommended (VC 563T-564T or OPERA 563-564)
3) Promotional at the end of the first year (VC 595)
4) Pre-recital and recital in second year (VC 699); recital program notes and/or translations by the student.

 

Vocal Pedagogy - Master of Music
credits
Studio
VC 500
16
Voice
OPERA 563-564 and VC 565-566 (first year)
4 credits from: VC 571-572, 573-574, 575-576, 577-578, 579
12
Musicology 2
Theoretical Studies 2
Electives4
Total Credits36

Additional Requirements:

1) Participation in ensemble for two semesters as assigned (CHOR 510 or OPERA 510)
2) Lecture/Demonstration (VC 692) or Thesis (VC 693) in second year

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YOU PLAY BACH YOUR WAY, AND I'LL PLAY HIM HIS WAY. WANDA LANDOWSKA