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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Performance (M.M.)


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Instrumental: Mary Bowden, Assistant Professor of Music
Armstrong Hall, Room 35; mbowden@su.edu

Keyboard: Karen Walker, Associate Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 240; (540) 665-4542; kwalker@su.edu

Voice: Fotina Naumenko, Associate Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 210; (540) 665-4544; fnaumenk@su.edu

The Master of Music in Performance curriculum is designed to develop skills in performance and interpretation, supported by a knowledge base in historical and analytical areas.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Master of Music in Performance degree will be able to:

  • demonstrate musicianship in solo performance;
  • perform a variety of repertoire;
  • perform in a variety of settings;
  • demonstrate knowledge of music theory and music history; and
  • demonstrate the ability to research and write.

Degree Requirements

The degree requirement is 30 to 31 credit hours and an overall grade point average of 3.0.  Students must have two successful completions of MUPP 640 Master’s Performance Recital (two credits each).

Course and Credit Requirements


All Applied Majors


Vocal Major Requirements:


Note:


A minimum of three semesters language study at the undergraduate level is required for all entering master’s students in Voice Performance. Students must have two semesters in one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish; with one additional semester in a second language from the above list.  Deficiencies in this area will be identified in the initial transcript analysis by the Conservatory Office.

Keyboard Major Requirements:


  • Music Literature electives Credit(s): 6
  • Electives Credit(s): 5
  • Keyboard majors may include up to four credits of ensemble.  Please note that electives may not include applied study or applied elective study in piano.

Instrumental Major Requirements:


  • Music Literature electives Credit(s): 6
  • Ensemble Credit(s): 6
  • Instrumental majors in band or orchestral instruments must register for three semesters of performance in large ensembles.

Woodwind Doubling Requirements:


AP__ 502 Applied Major - Major 2
AP__ 502 Applied Major - Major 2
AP__ 602 Applied Major - Secondary one 2
AP__ 602 Applied Major - Secondary two 2
*A solo performance is required at the undergraduate level.
MUPP 640** Graduate Performance Recital - Major 2
MUPP 640** Graduate Performance Recital (both secondary) 2

Total Vocal and Keyboard Majors: 30 credits


Total Instrumental Majors: 31 credits


*Minimum grade of “C” required.

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