Arizona State University Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts 3 courses 32 total credits
In the Master of Music program in performance, you focus on developing advanced skills in both the performance and teaching of music. You collaborate with faculty mentors to reach a professional level of performance through individual recitals; chamber music; and participation in ensembles such as choral, wind band, orchestra, jazz, musical theatre and opera, depending on your area of emphasis. On- and off-campus performance opportunities enhance your knowledge and abilities, preparing you for leadership roles in teaching, performance or arts advocacy within your musical communities. Collaboration with music scholars, theorists, composers, educators, dancers and theatre artists provides a well-rounded foundation for advanced careers in music or continued doctoral studies. Additionally, you acquire essential skills for a successful music career, including audition preparation, networking, organizational strategies and opportunity creation, and you develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
| Required Core | 4 credits |
| Concentration | 6 credits |
| Area of Emphasis | 10-11 credits |
| Other Studies in Music | 11-12 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 0 credits |
| Total Credits | 32 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 527 | Studio Instruction | 4 |
| Total Required Core | 4 credits | |
Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUP 527 | Studio Instruction | 4 |
| MUP 596 | Solo Performance | 1 |
| MUP 597 | Solo Performance | 1 |
| Total Concentration | 6 credits | |
Area of Emphasis
Other Studies in Music
Culminating Experience
written comprehensive exam (0)
Additional Curriculum Requirements
Students select an area of emphasis from the following: instrumental performance, jazz performance, keyboard performance or multiple woodwinds performance. Students should see the academic unit for specific requirements for the selected area of emphasis. The Other Studies in Music requirement consists of six credit hours of MHL coursework and five or six credit hours of MTC coursework. Students should see the academic unit for specific requirements. Area of Emphasis credit hours may include electives depending on course selections. All new graduate music students must complete diagnostic exams in musicology and music theory before enrolling in courses for these programs through the School of Music, Dance and Theatre. This is tracked internally within the academic unit. Additional information on requirements for this degree is available on the curriculum checksheet on the Music, Dance and Theatre graduate degree page.
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