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Nov 22, 2024
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University General Course Catalog 2023-2024 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
Music Performance, M.M.
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The University of Nevada, Reno School of Music provides education in the history, performance, theory, and pedagogy of music. Its mission is to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully contribute as performers, scholars, and educators. At the same time, the School stands committed to supporting the creative endeavors of its faculty, and to fostering a close relationship with the greater Northern Nevada community.
The Master of Music program in the College of Liberal Arts allows students to pursue their primary interests and gain an education in the following tracks:
- Master of Music with a Specialization in:
- Instrumental Performance, or
- Vocal Performance, or
- Orchestral Career Studies, or
- Jazz & Improvisational Music, or
- Composition, or
- Choral Conducting, or
- Wind Conducting
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Contact Information
Louis Niebur, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(775) 784-6145
lniebur@unr.edu
School of Music
Church Fine Arts / 226
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557-0049
Program Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes
- Students pursuing the Master of Arts-Musicology and Master of Music-Music Education degrees are expected to write and conduct research at a professional level.
- All Master’s students are expected to gain an in-depth understanding of music theory and music history.
- All Master of Music in Performance majors are expected to perform at a professional level
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the School of Music graduate program you must meet the program requirements, but you must also meet the requirements of the graduate school. The University Admissions Web site has information specifically for the graduate admissions process.
Applicants steps:
- Contact the appropriate graduate faculty member or the School of Music Chair to determine eligibility for a graduate degree in music.
- Apply to audition by obtain the Audition/Application Procedures from your appropriate faculty member
- Complete the online Graduate School application and pay the application fee. You can apply to Graduate School at UNR online. The process is straightforward: create an account, login and you’re on your way.
- Have two official transcripts sent directly from your undergraduate institution to the Graduate School: University of Nevada, Reno, Graduate School, Mail Stop 326, Reno, NV 89557-0326
- Have two letters of recommendation sent to the School of Music: University of Nevada, Reno, School of Music/226, Reno, NV 89557-0226
- Complete your Immunizations and send those records to: University of Nevada, Reno, Graduate School, Mail Stop 326, Reno, NV 89557-0326
I. Program Requirements
Complete A. and one of the specializations below. A. Instrumental Performance/Composition Specialization
Related Studies or Minor (6 units)
- Ensemble (2 units)
- Electives (4 units)
Applied Area (10 units)
- MUS 797 - Thesis (1 to 6 units) (6 units) (two full recitals/portfolio)
- Instrument/Composition (4 units)
Required Examinations (1 unit)
B. Vocal Performance Specialization
Related Studies or Minor (15 units)
Required Examinations (1 unit)
C. Orchestral Career Studies Specialization
Related Studies or Minor (12 units)
Required Examinations (1 unit)
D. Jazz Performance Specialization
Related Studies or Minor (11 units)
- Instrument (4 units)
- Ensemble (2 units)
- Electives (5 units)
Required Examinations (1 unit)
E. Wind Conducting Specialization
Related Studies or Minor (8 units)
Required Examinations (1 unit)
F. Choral Conducting Specialization
Related Studies or Minor (9 units)
Required Examinations (1 unit)
II. Total Units (32 units)
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