Collaborative Piano-Vocal, MM

Master of Music

The Master of Music (M.M.) degree program is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold the bachelor’s degree and who seek graduate musical training and classroom learning to prepare themselves more fully for careers as professional musicians.

Length of Program

The minimum residency to complete the program is two years. Extensions to the normal residency are only granted for valid reasons and may affect financial aid eligibility.

Credit Requirement

The minimum number of credits required to complete the degree is 54 (56 in Jazz Studies; 72 in Collaborative Piano; 62 in Historical Performance). The distribution of those credits by major appears in each program.

Performance Requirement

A graduation recital is required of all Voice and instrumental majors. In place of a recital, Composition and Conducting majors must demonstrate artistic accomplishment equivalent to that required for the recital. That equivalency will be determined by the respective departmental faculties.

Qualifying Requirements

Theory and Analysis
Ear Training I, II
Keyboard Skills I, II
Music History

First Year

Major Studies*

PCKMU 100 — Collaborative Piano 12 credits
MSMUS 623R-624R — Repertoire Performance 0 credits
GRMUS 601R-602R — Collaborative Piano Repertoire and Study 2 credits per semester
GRMUS 623R-624R — Studio Accompanying 0 credits

Departmental Practicum

GRMUS 691P-692P — Instrumental Accompanying I 2 credits per semester
GRMUS 693P-694P — Skills of Vocal Accompanying 2 credits per semester

Specialized Studies*

Lyric Diction (VAMUS 500-0) 4 credits
Vocal Literature (GRMUS P600-0) 4 credits

Graduate Courses*

GRMUS-T600 (as advised) 4 credits

Total Credits 1st Year: 36

Second Year

Major Studies*

PCKMU 100 — Collaborative Piano 12 credits
MSMUS 623R-624R — Repertoire Performance 0 credits
GRMUS 611R-612R — Songs for Accompanists 2 credits per semester
GRMUS 623R-624R — Studio Accompanying 0 credits

Departmental Practicum

GRMUS 677P-678P — Opera Performance Technique for Pianists 2 credits per semester
GRMUS 695P-696P — The Art of Vocal Coaching 2 credits per semester

Specialized Studies*

Lyric Diction (VAMUS 500-0) 4 credits
Vocal Literature (GRMUS P600-0) 4 credits

Graduate Courses*

GRMUS-H600 (as advised) 4 credits

Total Credits 2nd Year: 36

TOTAL CREDITS: 72

Notes:

Students are evaluated and assigned on an individual basis. All studies are subject to approval by the department. Chamber music is an optional study that must be approved by the major teacher.

Graduate Courses: Must include two from Core Seminars in Music History and two from Core Seminars in Music Theory.