Master of Music in Opera Directing

The two-year Master of Music (M.M.) degree in Music Performance trains students as informed artist-performers. In addition to demonstrating technical mastery of their instrument or voice, students are expected to exhibit a thorough understanding of the theoretical, pedagogical, and historical aspects of the major, as well as a knowledge of the literature of their performance area.

official transcripts - You must submit an official transcript from every senior college you have attended. Even if courses taken at one institution are recorded on a transcript from another college, a transcript must be submitted from the institution at which the courses were taken.International transcripts must include both the original language document and an official or certified English translation.INTRODUCTORY VIDEOSubmit a one to three minute video recording on which you verbally introduce yourself and discuss your musical and non-musical interests, goals, creative or volunteer work and reasons for applying to the Butler School of Music.STATEMENT OF PURPOSEA 500-word essay outlining your objectives for graduate study, career plans and reasons for applying to our program.LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONThree recommendation letters, written within the last twelve months, pertaining to your potential for graduate study in music. Provide contact information for your three chosen references in your Butler School application. Notification emails are sent to your references after you submit your application.RÉSUMÉ OR CURRICULUM VITAEA résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) providing complete information concerning musical training, experience, awards, honors, publications and performance.REPERTOIRE LISTA list of all solo works that you have performed in a recital, jury or studio class, including concertos. You may also include a representative selection of chamber works.The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division work—junior- and senior-level courses—and in any graduate work already completed is also required