New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 39 courses
Classical Voice studies includes a comprehensive sequence of courses in vocal training and coaching, acting for singers, script analysis and diction. Courses in opera studies are supported by Opera Workshop, studio performance opportunities, and a mainstage opera production each year. Students have the opportunity to study with prominent artists/teachers from the professional music community, including New York City Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. Elective courses further prepare students for employment opportunities in the world of professional music performance. Music Theatre studies offers a comprehensive sequence of courses that provides training in voice, acting, dance, repertoire, and analysis. Multiple mainstage and studio productions are mounted each year in addition to operas, workshops, and new work development projects. Music theatre workshop classes focus on both preparation of material and its presentation in audition and performance settings. Students are taught and directed by working professionals from the Broadway community who provide practical insight and guidance for the student who is about to enter the professional arena. The Vocal Performance program offers the following dual degree options:
Requirements
Vocal Performance Core
Requirements
Classical Voice Specialization
Requirements
Select two of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-GE 2261 | Song Repertoire:English | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2262 | Song Repertoire:German | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2263 | Song Repertoire:Italian Spanish | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2264 | Song Repertoire:French | 1 |
| Total Requirements | 2 credits | |
Requirements
2 credits by advisement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-GE 2123 | Beginning Ballet | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2124 | Beginning Modern Dance Techniques | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2125 | Jazz Dance Technique | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2126 | Tap Dance | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2127 | Music Theatre Dance | 1 |
| MPADE-GE 2025 | Hip Hop Dance Culture | 1-3 |
| Total Requirements | 2 credits | |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-GE 2121 | Colloquium in Music and Music Education | 2 |
| MPAVP-GE 2122 | Recital | 1 |
Requirements
Vocal Performance Core
Requirements
Musical Theatre Specialization
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-GE 2351 | Music Theatre History I | 2 |
| MPAVP-GE 2352 | Music Theatre History II | 2 |
Requirements
MPAVP-GE 2313
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-GE 2314 | Musical Theatre Workshop: Business Skills/Showcase | 2 |
| Total Requirements | 1 credits | |
Requirements
2 credits by advisement:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-GE 2123 | Beginning Ballet | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2124 | Beginning Modern Dance Techniques | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2125 | Jazz Dance Technique | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2126 | Tap Dance | 1 |
| MPAVP-GE 2127 | Music Theatre Dance | 1 |
| MPADE-GE 2025 | Hip Hop Dance Culture | 1-3 |
| Total Requirements | 2 credits | |
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPAVP-GE 2121 | Colloquium in Music and Music Education | 2 |
| MPAVP-GE 2122 | Recital | 1 |
Music Theory Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPATC-GE 2301 | Music Fundamentals | 2 |
| MPATC-GE 2232 | Graduate Review of Tonal Theory | 1 |
| MPATC-GE 2035 | Graduate Review of Aural Skills | 1 |
Music History Courses
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