Performance—Classical Vocal, M.M.
A Master in Music Performance-Classical Vocal prepares students to pursue a variety of careers in the music industry by teaching music theory and technique, as well as providing them the skills required to lead a professional performance career as a classical vocalist. Students are required to take an entrance audition. The degree program puts emphasis on the study and performance of all styles of Classical Voice. The culminating activities include a research paper and a full-length recital.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MDT 525 | Application of Theory in Performance | 3 |
| MDT 601 | Graduate Musicianship | 3 |
| MDT 610 | Performance Seminar | 3 |
| MDT 621 | Grad Applied Music Major I | 3 |
| MDT 622 | Graduate Applied Music Major II | 3 |
| MDT 623 | Grad Applied Music Major III | 3 |
| MDT 624 | Graduate Music Ensemble I | 1 |
| MDT 625 | Graduate Music Ensemble II | 1 |
| MDT 626 | Grad Music Ensemble III | 1 |
| MDT 627 | Vocal Literature | 3 |
| MDT 628 | Diction for Singers | 3 |
| Select two music history courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Baroque Music | ||
| MDT 502 | Classical Music | 3 |
| Romantic Music | ||
| The Opera | ||
| Contemporary Music | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
NOTE: No more than three 500-level courses can be counted towards a master’s degree.
NOTE: No more than three 500-level courses can be counted towards a master’s degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| MDT 624 | Graduate Music Ensemble I | 1 |
| MDT 621 | Grad Applied Music Major I | 3 |
| MDT 601 | Graduate Musicianship | 3 |
| MDT 627 | Vocal Literature | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 622 | Graduate Applied Music Major II | 3 |
| MDT 626 | Grad Music Ensemble III | 1 |
| MDT 525 | Application of Theory in Performance | 3 |
| MDT 628 | Diction for Singers | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MDT 623 | Grad Applied Music Major III | 3 |
| MDT 625 | Graduate Music Ensemble II | 1 |
| MDT 610 | Performance Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT Electives (500 level or higher) | 3 | |
| MDT Electives (500 level or higher) | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |