Master of Music (Performance Studies)

Program Overview

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This intensive performance degree enhances technical mastery in classical or jazz, providing one-on-one lessons, opportunities to prepare and present major repertoire, and advanced solo and ensemble performance skills. Students negotiate learning outcomes and assessment modes for creative projects, studying leading contemporary composers and developing their abilities through minor recitals, negotiated projects, and professional projects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Enhance technical mastery within your specialization
• Receive weekly one-on-one lessons with performance staff
• Prepare and present programs of major repertoire
• Study leading twentieth-century and contemporary composers
• Negotiate your own learning outcomes and modes of assessment for creative projects
• Develop advanced solo and ensemble performance skills

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Program Description:

This intensive, skill-based degree focuses on traditional approaches to classical or jazz performance. It is an excellent option for those seeking to advance their musical abilities and pursue careers in the music industry.

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Outline:

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Content:

• Classical or jazz performance techniques
• Music theory
• Music history
• Performance practice

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Structure:

• 24 units in the major performance area of specialization
• 24 units of electives

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Individual Modules:

• Minor recitals
• Negotiated Projects
• Professional Projects
• Advanced music ensemble work

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Recitals
• Assessment of workshops/seminars

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Assessment Criteria:

• Students must pass the Major Recital in the first year of the program to progress to the second year of study.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• One-on-one lessons
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Ensemble work

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Faculty:

• Performance staff with extensive experience in classical or jazz performance

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Orchestral musician
• Jazz musician
• Music teacher
• Concert curator
• Soloist

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Opportunities:

• Travel the world as an orchestral musician
• Perform on the stages of renowned jazz venues
• Teach music in private studios
• Achieve international stardom as a soloist