Music Performer's Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements 1
Select 6 units from:6
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION (ELECTIVE)
PRIVATE VOCAL INSTRUCTION (ELECTIVE)
PRIVATE PIANO INSTRUCTION (ELECTIVE)
Select 5 units from:5
JAZZ COMBOS
UNIVERSITY BANDS
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
JAZZ BANDS
MARCHING BAND
UNIVERSITY CHOIRS
CHAMBER SINGERS
INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE
OPERA PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES
MUSC 272
VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE
VOCAL ENSEMBLE
CHAMBER MUSIC
ACCOMPANYING AND COLLABORATIVE PIANO PRACTICUM
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ACCOMPANYING
Capstone Recital: MUSC 487 21
Total Units12
1

Students wishing to add the certificate must apply to the Music Department and audition for the appropriate faculty. Students must demonstrate music reading proficiency in order to begin the Performer's Certificate. Students who do not meet this requirement may first enroll in MUSC 150. In consultation with faculty, students must declare a primary instrument (to be selected from keyboard, instrumental, or vocal categories) and focus (classical, jazz, etc.). Area coordinators oversee applied instruction and related issues in each category.

2

The student should enroll for this course in the term in which they intend to present the recital. Students will prepare at least 25 minutes of music for performance on a public recital. PREREQ: At least 5 terms of MUSC 120, MUSC 121, OR MUSC 122, and consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment with one of MUSC 120, MUSC 121, or MUSC 122