Performance-Multi-Style Strings, M.M.
The Master of Music in Performance with a concentration in Multi-Style Strings offers advanced studies to string players who demonstrate excellent musical proficiency and desire to develop their performance career in multiple styles. This specialization is a multi-faceted program, embracing all styles of music, technology and improvisation, empowering the advanced string player to explore and develop their potential as a creative artist fully prepared to enter the professional music world.
B.M.or B.A. in Music preferred. Admission by audition.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: NJCU Multi-Style Strings Audition Guidelines for Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Prepare three pieces in any style that you are comfortable with that displays your instrumental proficiency and overall musicianship. Each piece should be approximately 3-5 minutes in length. You may also be asked to demonstrate your technical facility via typical practice routines and exercises (scales, arpeggios, etc.).
The Admissions process includes a 15-minute live or remote interview with our admissions representative to discuss your goals, aspirations, and what you will bring to NJCU. Please provide a link to YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, or personal website when you submit your application.
Improvisation: We would like to hear you improvise to gauge where you are in your instrumental development. Your prepared piece may include improvisation, but it is not required.
Reading: The examples range from basic to complex in order for the audition team to gauge your reading ability. You will have 15 minutes before your audition to warm-up on your instrument and review the reading material before being asked to play the examples in the audition.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area Requirements: | 22 | |
| MDT 601 | Graduate Musicianship | 3 |
| MDT TBD-46 | 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 629 | Grad Applied Music Major IV | 3 |
| MDT 610 | Performance Seminar | 3 |
| MDT 624 | Graduate Music Ensemble I | 1 |
| MDT 625 | Graduate Music Ensemble II | 1 |
| MDT 626 | Grad Music Ensemble III | 1 |
| MDT 634 | Grad Music Ensemble IV | 1 |
| History Electives: | 6 | |
| MDT 505 | Contemporary Music | 3 |
| MDT 506 | Music in America | 3 |
| MDT 612 | Early Jazz to the Swing Era | 3 |
| MDT 613 | Jazz History II | 3 |
| Other Electives: | 9 | |
| MDT 507 | Computer Music (507 is Graduate Computer Music) | 3 |
| MDT 525 | Application of Theory in Performance | 3 |
| MDT 526 | Jazz Arranging | 3 |
| MDT 614 | Jazz Compostion | 3 |
| MDT 616 & MDT 617 & MDT 618 | Graduate Applied Music Minor I and Grad Applied Music Minor II and Graduate Applied Music Min III | 3 |
| MDT 620 | Jazz Compositional Styles | 3 |
| MDT 624 & MDT 625 & MDT 626 & MDT 634 | Graduate Music Ensemble I and Graduate Music Ensemble II and Grad Music Ensemble III and Grad Music Ensemble IV | 4 |
| MDT 631 | Independent Study | 1 |
| MDT 632 | Independent Study | 2 |
| MDT 633 | Independent Study | 3 |
| CJ 601 GRANT WRITING | ||
| MGMT 695 EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION | ||
| MGMT 714 TRANFORMATIONAL AND SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP | ||
| MKTG 732 DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES | ||
| Required Credits (22 of core credits and 6 music history courses) | 29 | |
| Total Credits (28 required; 8 electives) | 36 | |
| Culminating Activity 1 | ||
- As a culminating demonstration of professional capability in the major field, the student must present a public performance, which may serve as the thesis. Normally, the performance includes at least sixty minutes of recital in which the performer is a soloist.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| MDT 621 | Grad Applied Music Major I | 3 |
| MDT 624 | Graduate Music Ensemble I | 1 |
| MDT 601 | Graduate Musicianship | 3 |
| MDT TBD-46 | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 622 | Graduate Applied Music Major II | 3 |
| MDT 625 | Graduate Music Ensemble II | 1 |
| MDT 505 or OR MUSIC HISTORY 5XX OR ONE OF THE LISTED ELECTIVES | Contemporary Music or | 3 |
| MDT 631 | Independent Study | 1 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| MDT 623 | Grad Applied Music Major III | 3 |
| MDT 626 | Grad Music Ensemble III | 1 |
| MDT 506 or MDT 5XX MUSIC HISTORY OR ONE OF THE 3 CREDIT ELECTIVES | Music in America or | 3 |
| MKTG 732 or ONE 3 CREDIT CLASS FROM THE LIST OF ELECTIVES | Digital Marketing Strategy or | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 629 | Grad Applied Music Major IV | 3 |
| MDT 634 | Grad Music Ensemble IV | 1 |
| MDT 610 | Performance Seminar | 3 |
| MDT 631 INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1 | |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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In addition to the general graduate study admission requirement, an applicant for admission to this degree program is required to satisfy the following: 1: An undergraduate degree with a major in music or, in exceptional cases, a proven equivalency in music theory, music history, and relevant repertory.
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Requires a Masters Final Project, Q&A with a panel of three music faculty members.