M.M. in Performance - Vocal Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1 | ||
| MHL 501 | Style Form & Genre - A Review 2 | 3 |
| Music History course 500 level or higher 2 | 3 | |
| MTC 591 | Music Theory Review 3 | 3 |
| Music Theory course 500 level or higher 3 | 3 | |
| VOK 541 | Graduate Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 542 | Graduate Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOK 543 | Graduate Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| VOI 697 | Recital | 2 |
| Concentration Requirements 4 | ||
| VOC 524 | Musico-Dramatic Productions | 3 |
| Select 4-6 credits from the following: | 4-6 | |
| Master Class Voice: Baroque Period | ||
| Master Class Voice: German Lied | ||
| Master Class Voice: French Melodie | ||
| Master Class Voice: 20th Century Art Song | ||
| German Diction for Singers 1 | ||
| French Diction for Singers 1 | ||
| Italian Diction for Singers 1 | ||
| Vocal Literature | ||
| Choral Literature I | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy 1 | ||
| History of Opera 2 | ||
| Supportive Electives 4 | 4-6 | |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam 5 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30-36 | |
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Students scoring below 70% on any section of the Diction Assessment Test are required to take a course in that language diction. Students must earn a score of 70% on the Vocal Pedagogy Assessment Test. Students who receive scores below the required percentage are required to take VOC 591.
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A minimum score of 70% on the required Music History Assessment Test waives the MHL 501 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music History Assessment Test are required to take MHL 501 prior to enrolling in their degree-required Music History course(s).
- 3
A minimum score of 70% on the required Music Theory Assessment Test waives the MTC 591 course requirement. Students scoring below 70% on the Music Theory Assessment Test are required to take MTC 591 prior to enrolling in their degree-required Music Theory course(s).
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500-level or higher. Selected under advisement.
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Completion of a comprehensive exit examination is required.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| VOK 541 | Graduate Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| MHL 501 or MTC 591 |
Style Form & Genre - A Review (if required) or Music Theory Review |
3 |
| MHL or MTC 500 Level or Higher | Music History or Music Theory | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| VOK 542 | Graduate Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| MTC 591 or MHL 501 |
Music Theory Review (if required) or Style Form & Genre - A Review |
3 |
| MHL or MTC 500 Level or Higher | Music History or Music Theory | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | 2-3 | |
| Credits | 11-12 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester One | ||
| VOK 543 | Graduate Applied Performance Lesson | 3 |
| Concentration Requirements | 2-3 | |
| Supportive Electives | 2-3 | |
| Credits | 7-9 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| VOC 524 | Musico-Dramatic Productions | 3 |
| VOI 697 | Recital | 2 |
| Supportive Electives | 2-3 | |
| Comprehensive Exit Exam | ||
| Credits | 7-8 | |
| Total Credits | 34-38 | |
