Curriculum Overview

The Master of Music in Performance is a 45–48 credit program contains coursework in applied instrument or voice, ensemble, and various supporting theory and history courses. Students will also have the opportunity to gain professional experiences during their studies.

The table below presents the curriculum breakdown for Western and Chinese instruments.

Area Credits
Major Instrument (Chinese and Western) Core 24
   Applied Instrument 16
   Ensemble 8
   Jury 0
Academic Core 15
   Theory 3
   History and Literature 9
   Music and Culture 3
Professional Experience 3
Electives 3
Graduate Recital 0
Total Required Credits for Graduation 45

The table below presents the curriculum breakdown for Voice.

Area Credits
Voice Core 24
   Major Voice 16
   Ensemble 4
   Piano 4
   Jury 0
Academic Core Requirements 18
   Theory 3
   Literature 6
   Methods 6
   Music and Culture 3
Professional Experience 3
Electives 3
Graduate Recital 0
Total Required Credits for Graduation 48
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