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Admission to the Master of Music in Classical Performance degree is by competitive audition. The degree program prepares students for a concert career, studio teaching, or DMA audition, training well-rounded, intelligent musicians and outstanding performers. The curriculum provides rigorous training in musical technique and interpretation; solo, ensemble and chamber performance; along with analysis and writing. Students receive private instruction in the major instrument or voice, working closely with a faculty mentor. Students participate in repertoire classes, performing ensembles and chamber groups, and complete academic classes in historical performance practice and other courses geared to the needs of classical performers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Master of Music in Classical Performance is open to students in standard orchestral instruments, keyboard, early-music instruments, classical guitar, and voice. We also offer performance master\u2019s degrees in <\/span>conducting<\/span><\/b><\/a> and in <\/span>jazz composition and performance<\/span><\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n