The Performer's Certificate

Units required for the certificate: 22

Program Description

The Performer's Certificate is a post-baccalaureate program designed for highly qualified instrumentalists, vocalists, and conductors. Exceptionally talented and dedicated performers admitted through a competitive audition will receive instruction at an advanced level and will be expected to make substantive contribution to the School of Music through participation in a Large Ensemble (LPE) or equivalent.

Admission Requirements

  1. Baccalaureate Degree
  2. Audition demonstrating exceptional skill in the student's area of specialization (conducting, instrumental, or voice performance)

Program Requirements

Required Courses (22 Units)
MUSC 221Graduate Applied Music for Performer's Certificate 11
MUSC 222Performance Techniques 11
MUSC 242Advanced Large Performance Ensemble 21
MUSC 244Advanced Chamber Music 21
MUSC 285Graduate Recital2
MUSC 285Graduate Recital (second recital)2
MUSC 295Fieldwork in Music1
MUSC 299Special Problems2
Select 3 units of Graduate music electives 3,43
Total Units22
1

MUSC 221 and MUSC 222 must be taken 4 times.

2

MUSC 242 and MUSC 244 must be taken 2 times.

3

May include serving as assistant to Director.

4

May be taken during Summer/January sessions.