Master of Music in Chamber Music: Strings

Designed for students seeking specialized education in the collaborative techniques, communication methods, and careerlife skills needed for a chamber music career. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in their instrument or its equivalent, along with substantial experience performing solo and ensemble repertoire. The Master’s of Music in Chamber Music: Strings requires a minimum of 30 credits. Coursework to include: minimum 8 credits of major instrument minimum 8 credits of non-performance music courses minimum 4 credits String Quartet (violin, viola, cello) minimum 4 credits chosen from the following courses: Piano Chamber Music, Early Music Ensemble, Mixed Chamber Music, Chamber Music, Chamber Arts Collective, Vocal Chamber Music, Digital Music Ensemble, Electronic Chamber Music, Contemporary Directions Ensemble, Creative Arts Orchestra, Small Jazz Ensemble (double bass completes 8 credits from these courses) Final Project: Final Project Chamber music performance (minimum 60 min. of music): performance should include a variety of chamber music showing programmatic and stylistic depth and breadth including no more than one significant collaborative work for the student’s major instrument piano at least two complete works at least one world premiere or alternative approved by the Chair of Chamber Music Students may elect to pursue a double-major in Chamber Music & Performance, which may be completed in two years.