Performance Specialist Certificate - Instrumental

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Program Description

The Performance Specialist Certificate is a one-year course of instruction designed for advanced, non-degree students wishing to pursue intense and concentrated musical study in instrumental, vocal, or piano performance at the pre-master’s or post-master’s level. Students will engage in a course of study including applied lessons, ensembles, and related courses, and prepare a graded capstone degree recital.

Admisssion Requirements

• All students must pass an audition for the WSU School of Music faculty.
• Students must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• Fall graduate admission requirements per WSU Policy 5020.1.
• For international students: demonstrate English proficiency per Graduate School WSU Policy 5070.3.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Perform a graded, full length capstone recital at a highly proficient level
• gain considerable experience in large and small ensemble performance skills
• intensive individual applied study with artist faculty

For More Information:

www.wright.edu/music

Program Requirements:

Required Courses:

• MUA 7200 - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2
• MUE 6700 - University Symphony Orchestra Credit Hour(s): 1
• MUS 7800 - Graduate Pedagogy in Music Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (3 hours required) (3 hours required)
• MUS 7995 - Performance Recital and Document in Music Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (1 hour required)

Total: 13 Hours