MM - Performance Concentration - Voice Emphasis

Admission

Candidates for admission to the MM program in performance must have completed a bachelor's degree in music in the performance area of specialization or the equivalent of the BM, as well as contact information for three people to provide letters of recommendation. Background deficiencies must be satisfied before admission to candidacy. All voice performance degree candidates must complete a satisfactory audition in their performance area of specialization.

Program Requirements

The MM degree requires completion of a minimum of 32 graduate credit hours, including a thesis or recital as indicated for the respective concentration. Each plan of study must include 12 credit hours in the MM core requirement including:

Course Title Hours
Core Required for all MM Concentrations
MUSC 852Introduction to Bibliography and Research3
MUSC 830Seminar in Music Theory3
Select 6 credit hours from the following in history and theory:6
Topics in Music Analysis
Seminar in Music History pre-1750
Seminar in Music History post-1750
Courses Required for Concentration
Graduate Voice Study — 10 credit hours of instruction in the major medium10
Applied Music Instruction for Majors - Voice
Applied Music Instruction for Majors - Voice
Other
MUSP 625Voice Pedagogy2
MUSC 726Voice Literature3
Electives3
Music or nonmusic courses 500 or above; may include applied lessons, ensembles, languages, etc. Courses must be approved by faculty advisor
Recommended Electives
Opera Literature
Voice Pedagogy II
Opera Lab
Graduate Recital
MUSP 873Graduate Recital2
Total Credit Hours32

A formal graduate recital, in lieu of a thesis, must be presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MM degree with emphasis in performance. In order to receive permission to schedule a degree recital, students must satisfy the expectations of the respective performance area. Recital permission must be obtained no later than the semester before the semester in which the recital is to be performed. The student’s performance repertoire and the recital program must be in accordance with the guidelines and expectations established by the respective performance area.

Examinations

All degree candidates in the School of Music must pass an oral comprehensive examination. The oral comprehensive examination for thesis candidates includes a thesis defense.

Note: Students studying for the MM degree with emphasis in performance should plan to be in residence during at least one fall or spring semester, since continuous study opportunities may not exist in summer session.

Applied Learning

Students in the Masters of Music - performance concentration in voice program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by a terminal recital ( MUSP 873) given in their second year.