Performance Certificate

Program Overview

The Performance Certificate program is a non-degree program designed for students seeking to enhance their performance skills. It offers a flexible curriculum with fewer academic courses compared to a Master's degree, allowing students to focus on applied music, music theory, and performance. The program provides opportunities for students to work with experienced faculty, participate in ensembles, and develop their technical abilities, musical interpretation, and stage presence. Graduates may pursue careers as performers, music educators, or music therapists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Performance Certificate program is designed for students who wish to focus on an applied curriculum in order to enhance their performance skills. It is a non-degree program, so students may not concurrently pursue the Master of Music degree.
• Objectives:
The program provides students with the opportunity to develop their performance skills in a supportive and challenging environment. Students will work with experienced faculty to develop their technical abilities, musical interpretation, and stage presence.
• Program Description:
The program requires fewer credit hours and academic courses compared with the Master of Music degree curriculum and offers more flexibility in course selection--which is determined in consultation with the major advisor.

Outline:

• Program Content:
The program includes coursework in applied music, music theory, music history, and music performance. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in ensembles and master classes.
• Structure:
The program is a full-time, 20 credit hour graduate level curriculum.
• Course Schedule:
The course schedule is flexible and can be tailored to the individual needs of each student.
• Modules:
The program does not have any specific modules.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
Students will be assessed on their performance skills, musical interpretation, and stage presence.
• Assessment Criteria:
Students will be evaluated by their faculty advisor and other members of the music faculty.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including one-on-one instruction, group classes, and master classes.
• Faculty:
The program's faculty are experienced musicians and teachers who are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.
• Unique Approaches:
The program provides students with the opportunity to work with a variety of faculty members and to participate in a variety of ensembles.

Careers:

• Career Paths:
Graduates of the program may pursue careers as performers, music educators, or music therapists.
• Opportunities:
The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in a variety of careers in the music industry.
• Outcomes:
Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in music performance, music education, and music therapy.