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Department of
Performance
The Department offers
undergraduate and graduate degree programs leading to the B.Mus.,
M.Mus., and D.Mus., and diploma programs leading to the L.Mus.,
Graduate Diploma in Performance, and Graduate Artist Diploma.
Programs include...
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The Bachelor of Music; Major Performance (Piano) program provides comprehensive training in the practical and theoretical elements of music. Throughout the program, students receive individual instruction and participate in large and small ensembles....
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The Bachelor of Music; Major Performance (Voice) program focuses on vocal pedagogy, repertoire coaching, linguist, theory, and musicology to strengthen artistry in professional singing. In addition to recitals and masterclasses, students are encouraged to take...
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The Bachelor of Music; Major Early Music Performance program provides comprehensive training in historical performance practice and in performance on a period instrument. The program combines individual lessons and ensembles with the study of historical approaches...
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The Bachelor of Music; Major Early Music Performance (Voice) program provides comprehensive training in historical performance practice and in singing period repertoire. The program combines individual lessons and ensembles with the study of historical approaches...
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The Bachelor of Music; Major in Performance Jazz provides comprehensive training for jazz musicians. The curriculum includes jazz theory and harmony, keyboard, history, performance practice, improvisation, composition, and arranging. Throughout the program,...
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The B.Mus. Minor in Conducting contains two streams鈥攐rchestral conducting and choral conducting鈥攚hich offer students an opportunity to develop technical skills in orchestral or choral conducting and rehearsal techniques. Students are admitted by audition and upon...
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The Minor in Early Music Performance offers an opportunity for B.Mus. students to learn the elements of early music performance practice, and to play an early music instrument or to sing early music.
Required Courses
(3 credits...
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The Minor in Jazz Arranging and Composition allows B.Mus. students who are not Jazz majors to explore the jazz idiom with an emphasis on arranging composition and jazz theory. In theory courses, students are trained in fundamental jazz materials, compose jazz tunes...
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The Minor in Jazz Performance offers students the opportunity to develop abilities in instrumental and vocal jazz through a combination of theoretical and practical courses.
Required Courses
(18 credits...
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The Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) Major Performance Piano is a 93-credit program.
Special Requirements:
1. Continuation in the program requires a minimum grade of A- in practical instruction/exams and ensembles.
2. Candidates must take the L.Mus. Performance 1...
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The Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) Major Performance in All Instruments except Piano, Voice, and Jazz is a 93-credit program.
Ensemble Requirements:
1. Students majoring in violin, viola, or cello must commence their assigned ensembles with four terms of string...
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The Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) Major Performance Voice is a 105-credit program.
Special Requirements:
1. Continuation in the program requires a minimum grade of A- in practical instruction/exams, ensembles, and voice coaching.
2. Candidates must take the L.Mus....
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Special Prerequisite Courses for M.Mus. in Performance
Master of Music (M.Mus.) Performance: Early Music (Thesis)
MUPD 560
(1)
Introduction to Research Methods in Music...
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The M.Mus. in Performance; Organ program provides organists with the opportunity to hone their artistry and interpretive skills. The program combines performance with seminars in historically informed performance practice, music and liturgy, counterpoint,...
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The Graduate Certificate in Performance - Choral Conducting is designed for choral conductors wishing to perfect their technical, pedagogical, and musical skills. This flexible program allows conductors to develop their craft while maintaining their professional...
