Master of Music in Vocal Performance - Classical Voice and Opera Studies and Post Master Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy

Prepare for a career as a classical performer while you develop pedagogical skills and methods for teaching voice. You’ll study one-on-one with renowned faculty, receive intensive training in voice, diction, and acting, and build a vocal repertoire for teaching. You’ll also have the opportunity to perform in fully staged productions under the guidance of professionals with backgrounds in opera companies and theatre both in and out of New York City. You’ll graduate with a knowledge of healthy vocal technique that will prepare you well for a career in any area of voice performance. Your specialized course work will include classes in opera performance, classical song repertoire, acting, and dance as well as private voice instruction with leading New York City vocalists working in opera, recital, and concert singing. While you hone your vocal skills, you’ll also gain a deep understanding of vocal pedagogy theory and practice, including how to build a vocal repertoire for teaching.You'll take courses in areas such as script analysis and dramaturgical process; research, aesthetic, and literature classes; foreign language diction for singers; pedagogy; and guided electives, such as opera workshop and theatre dance.