Temple University Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts / Boyer College of Music and Dance 15 courses 18 total credits
The post-master's certificate program in Professional Studies is rooted in the conservatory tradition with a strong emphasis on advanced performance study. It offers a year of comprehensive study and intensive training in major performance areas. Students choose from 12 instruments, including brass, cello, classical guitar, double bass, historical keyboard instruments, opera, percussion, piano, viola, violin, voice and woodwinds.
| Total Credits | 18 credits |
Brass, Classical Guitar, Percussion, and Woodwinds
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 8500 | Instrumental Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 9001 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| MUSC 9002 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| Total Brass, Classical Guitar, Percussion, and Woodwinds | 18 credits | |
Cello, Viola, and Violin
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 8500 | Instrumental Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 8510 | Instrumental Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 8555 | Orchestral Repertoire | 1 |
| MUSC 9001 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| MUSC 9002 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| Total Cello, Viola, and Violin | 18 credits | |
Double Bass
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 8500 or MUSC 8510 | Instrumental Ensemble or Instrumental Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 9001 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| MUSC 9002 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| Total Double Bass | 18 credits | |
Historical Keyboard Instruments and Piano
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 9001 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| MUSC 9002 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| Total Historical Keyboard Instruments and Piano | 18 credits | |
Opera
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 8231 | Opera Role Preparation | 3 |
| MUSC 8232 | Opera Role Preparation | 3 |
| MUSC 8235 | Opera Vocal Lessons | 2 |
| MUSC 8236 | Opera Vocal Lessons | 2 |
| Total Opera | 18 credits | |
Voice
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 9001 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| MUSC 9002 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| Total Voice | 18 credits | |
Jazz Studies
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 9001 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| MUSC 9002 | Appl Music-Prof Studies | 4 |
| MUST 8100 | Jazz Ensemble | 1 |
| MUST 8110 | Jazz Ensemble II | 1 |
| MUST 8140 | Special Topics in Jazz Improvisation | 1-3 |
| MUST 8160 | Special Topics in Jazz Pedagogy | 1-3 |
| MUST 8150 | Special Topics in Jazz Composition | 1-3 |
| MUST 8170 | Special Topics in the Business of Music | 1-3 |
| Total Jazz Studies | 18 credits | |
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