Percussion Master of Music Curriculum
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Life isn’t an audition.
Any music school can make you a better player. Our interconnected courses are built to transform you intellectually, artistically, professionally, and individually. You’ll understand the roots of your music, freeing you to take it somewhere new. You’ll see how your training broadens your options, rather than narrowing them. You'll find your voice. And you'll enter the world with the same confidence you bring to the stage.
Required Courses
Curriculum: Master of Music in Orchestral Instruments (Percussion)
Credit total: 45
The required courses below are provided as a guideline only. Please consult the current Core Curriculum Requirements for more information.
| Requirement | Cr. |
|---|---|
| Private Instruction | 16 |
| Musicianship and Music Theory | 0* |
| Music History and Literature | 12 |
| Professional Development | 2 |
| Ensembles | 14 |
| Electives | 1 |
| Winter Term | 2 Years |
| Juries | 1 |
| Recitals | 1 |
One graduate jury and one graduate recital are required, both of which will be used to determine fulfillment of performance requirements.
*Based on placement exam results, students may be required to take MMT 602 and/or MMT 604. Credits earned for MMT 602/604 will not count toward the overall credit requirements for graduation, but these credits must be successfully completed and course grades will affect GPA.
