Music M.M. — Vocal Performance Emphasis
College of Performing and Visual Arts
See “Music M.M.”
In addition to the Music MM requirements above, prospective Vocal Performance students must perform an entrance audition that represents their language ability. Students are required to prepare four contrasting selections in four different languages. One selection must be in English, one must be an aria, one must be an art song, and one must have been composed after 1950.
Degree Requirements — 36 Credits
Required Emphasis Credits — 30 hours
Take all of the following (16 hours)
| MUS 559 | Opera History and Literature | 2 |
| MUS 600 | Introduction to Musical Scholarship | 2 |
| MUS 694 | Master's Recital | 2 |
| | Individual Instruction | 8 |
| | Major Performing Organization | 2 |
Select one of the following courses (2 hours)
Select two of the following courses (4 hours)
Select two credits from the following (2 hours)
Other Studies in Music (6 hours)
| | Music History, Music Theory | 6 |
Other Studies in Music will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's needs identified through advisory examination.
Elective Credits — 6 hours
To be chosen from the following courses:
Note: In order to graduate, Master of Music students in the area of Vocal Performance must demonstrate diction mastery (spoken and International Phonetic Alphabet) in German, French, Italian, and English.
Master of Music candidates in voice must present a public recital. It is the student's responsibility to file a printed program and recording of the performance with the School of Music Office and the Music Library.
A correlative paper may be required in conjunction with the recital at the discretion of the individual area.