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Master of Music in Vocal Performance
The MM in Vocal Performance is a two-year, graduate program designed to train the professional vocalist to become more proficient in vocal technique, performance, and teaching. The program consists of individual instruction, ensembles, pedagogy, vocal literature, and choral conducting. A graduate recital is required, including a significant writing project on a topic related to the recital pieces performed.
| YEAR 1 | ||||||
| Semester I | Semester II | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
| MUHL 570 | Writing & Research for Musicians | 3 | MUEN 522 | Ensemble (Or Musical Theater/Opera) | 1 | |
| MUEN 511 | Ensemble (Or Musical Theater/Opera) | 1 | MPWP 552 | Individual Instruction | 2 | |
| MPWP 551 | Individual Instruction | 2 | MPVP 522 | Script Analysis & Dramaturgical Process | 2 | |
| VOPF 521 | Voice Disorders | 3 | MPVP 531 | German or French Language | 3 | |
| MUPS 522 | Piano Skills for Music Teachers 1 | 1 | ||||
| 8 | Total Units | 9 | ||||
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YEAR 2 |
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| Semester III | Semester IV | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
| MUVP 650 | Comparative Vocal Pedagogy | 2 | MUVP 630 | Vocal Coaching | 3 | |
| MUEN 611 | Ensemble | 3 | MUEN 622 | Ensemble | 1 | |
| MPWP 651 | Individual Instruction | 1 | MPWP 652 | Individual Instruction | 2 | |
| HIST 640 | Special Studies in Vocal Literature | 2 | MUVP 680 | Graduate Recital & Writing Project | 2 | |
| MUCD 660 | Graduate Choral Conducting | 1 | ||||
| Total Units | 9 | Total Units | 8 | |||