Master of music degree program in music performance
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March 1st - Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all places are filled. |
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November 1st - Applications accepted on a rolling basis until all places are filled. |
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Supporting Documents for Matriculation: Submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 1. Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.' http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply/documents.php) 2. Two letters of recommendation. Refer to instructions at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php . 3. All students who wish to submit an audition virtually or request an in-person audition must fill out the Graduate Audition Request Form. It can be found on our website, bcmusic.org on the right hand column under "Forms" and it is the second one on the list. I have also linked it below. http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/mediaarts/departments/music/graduate/admissions/auditions/form.php REQUIRED TEST: I. F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam. TOEFL- 79, IELTS- 6.5, PTE- 58-63, Duolingo 105-160. All applicants are given placement examinations. Audition on campus or submit a CD or DVD if out of town to the Music Department. To schedule an audition, call 718.951.5954 or 5286. |
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Matriculation requirements
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Applicants for either concentration must offer at least 36 credits in music courses including courses in analysis, counterpoint, harmony, and history.
Consideration is given to applicants who do not meet course requirements but have unusual talent or experience equivalent to course work. Such applicants should consult the assistant director.
A placement examination is given to all applicants for admission. The test includes writing skills (harmonic and contrapuntal techniques), analysis, history, and literature. Further information about the examination may be obtained from the assistant director.
Applicants for the program in performance must pass an audition at the time of application. A request for an audition appointment may be made by telephone to the conservatory office.
General matriculation and admission requirements of Graduate Studies are in the section "Admission" of the Graduate Bulletin.
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Degree requirements
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Thirty-six credits are required for the master of music degree in music performance.
Before completing 12 credits, students must pass a test given by the conservatory in French, German, or another language approved by the assistant director. Students who completed their bachelor's degree using a modern language other than English may be exempted from this language examination by the assistant director.
Students must pass a comprehensive examination. Information about requirements for the comprehensive examination is in the section "Academic Regulations and Procedures." Courses in the conservatory offered toward the degree must be 7000-level courses. The program of study must be approved by the conservatory.
Students must also complete requirements for the program in music performance as follows. Any remaining credits required for the degree must be in courses chosen in consultation with the assistant director.
All music performance students (25 credits): Music U7400G; one course chosen from Music U7601G-U7606G, U7631G, U7650X, 7651X, U7840X, 7850X, 7860X; one course chosen from Music U7632G, U7641X, U7642X; four courses chosen from Music 7700X through 7781X or a decision is needed from the department exempting you from this requirement only if you are a pianist; and and Music 7791X, 7792X, 7793X, U7950G. Students must perform a master's recital.
Additional courses required of instrumental performance students (8 credits): Two semesters of Music 7740X; two semesters of Music 7741X; and four semesters of Music 7815X.
Additional courses required of vocal performance students (3 credits): Two semesters of Music 7710X; and one semester of Music 7713X.
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Recommendation
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Students are strongly urged to take additional ensembles each semester, including Music 7741X, 7742X, 7743X, 7780X or 7781X (i.e., Contemporary Music Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, or Small Jazz Ensemble).
The list of the music performance faculty is available online at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/mediaarts/departments/music/faculty.php
