Performance (Voice, Music Theatre, Opera), MM
Program Overview
The MM in Performance (Voice, Music Theatre, Opera) at Arizona State University provides intensive training and performance experience for students specializing in voice, music theatre, or opera. The program emphasizes a diverse skillset, a wide repertoire, and an inclusive environment, preparing students for a range of professional careers in the performing arts. Guided by world-class faculty, students develop exceptional performance abilities and explore career paths such as music theatre performer, opera singer, and university professor.
Program Outline
Performance (Voice, Music Theatre, Opera), MM
Degree Overview:
The MM degree program in Performance (Voice, Music Theatre, Opera) provides intensive practical training and performance experience to prepare students for a broad range of professional careers. Students choose to specialize in voice, music theatre, or opera, following a course of study and performance opportunities tailored to their chosen emphasis. Additionally, students have the flexibility to combine elements from all three areas, including pedagogy and coaching. The program aims to develop students into exceptional performers by:
- Cultivating a diverse skillset through studio voice instruction, acting, dance, movement, audition techniques, career skills, and vocal coaching.
- Exploring a wide range of repertoire in art song, music theatre, and opera.
- Fostering an inclusive environment that provides student-centered opportunities and professional partnerships.
- Benefiting from guidance from world-class artist faculty members.
Outline:
The program requires completion of 32 credit hours and a written comprehensive exam. The curriculum comprises the following components:
- Required Core (4 credit hours):
- MUP 527 Studio Instruction (4)
- Concentration (8 credit hours):
- MUP 527 Studio Instruction (4)
- MUP 570 Topic: Music Theatre and Opera Seminar (1), taken twice
- MUP 596 Solo Performance (1)
- MUP 597 Solo Performance (1)
- Area of Emphasis (8-9 credit hours):
- Students may choose to emphasize voice, music theatre, or opera.
- Other Studies in Music (11-12 credit hours):
- 6 credit hours of MHL coursework
- 5-6 credit hours of MTC coursework
- Culminating Experience (0 credit hours):
Careers:
The program prepares students for diverse career paths in the performing arts, including:
- Arranger, choreographer, or stage director
- Artistic director
- Arts administrator or community arts advocate
- Casting director or music director
- Music theatre performer
- Opera singer
- Performing or touring musician
- Private, public, or community teacher
- Recording artist
- University professor
Other:
- The program emphasizes student-centered opportunities and professional partnerships.
- World-class artist faculty members provide guidance and support.
