Advanced certificate 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 and 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 3. A statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should include a description of your current activities, what you hope to gain from the program, and your musical goals. 4. 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. Refer to instructions at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/admissions/graduate/apply.php . |
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Matriculation requirements:
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Applicants for the program must a) have completed a bachelor's degree in music or music performance at a U.S. institution or professional equivalent, or a non-U.S. equivalent institutional degree and b) pass a live audition before Conservatory faculty at an advanced level that demonstrates clear promise as a performer. A request for an audition appointment may be made by telephone to the Conservatory office.
International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and must have a minimum score of 500 on the paper examination (or TOEFL Computer 173; TOEFL iBT 60).
Students who hold an accredited bachelor's degree with at least 36 credits in music courses, including courses in analysis, counterpoint, harmony, and history, may also apply. Consideration is also given to applicants who do not meet course requirements but have unusual talent or experience equivalent to course work. Such applicants should consult the deputy chairperson.
A diagnostic placement examination is given to all admitted students. The test includes writing skills (harmonic and contrapuntal techniques), analysis, history, and literature. Further information about the examination may be obtained from the deputy chairperson.
General matriculation and admission requirements of Graduate Studies are in the section "Graduate Admission" of the Graduate Bulletin.
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Degree requirements
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Eighteen (or thirty-six) credits over one year (or two years) are required for the advanced certificate in music performance. The duration of study depends on a student's level of ability and performance career goals. The program of study must be approved by the Conservatory.
Students must complete requirements for the program as follows. Any remaining credits required for the degree must be in music courses chosen in consultation with the deputy chairperson. Any course substitutions must be approved in writing prior to registration. Required ensembles are assigned by the conservatory, based on the entrance audition.
First Year (18 credits):
Music 6791X and 6792X (Adv. Performance I & II); 6813X (Repertory Study for Major Instrument or Voice, taken both semesters); two courses from Music 7700X (Opera Workshop), 7760X (Orchestra), or 7770X (Wind Ensemble); two courses chosen from Music 7740X or Music 7741X (Chamber Music or Contemporary Music Ensemble); two courses chosen from Music 7441 (Intro. Music Business & Marketing), Music 7840 (Sem. in Performance Practices) or a department-approved 7000-level Music course.
Second Year (18 credits):
Music 6793X and 6794X (Adv. Performance III & IV); 6813X (Repertory Study for Major Instrument or Voice, taken both semesters); two courses from Music 7700X (Opera Workshop), 7760X (Orchestra), or 7770X (Wind Ensemble) or a decision is needed from the department exempting you from this requirement only if you are a pianist; two courses chosen from Music 7740X or Music 7741X (Chamber Music or Contemporary Music Ensemble); two courses chosen from Music 7441 (Intro. Music Business & Marketing), Music 7840 (Sem. in Performance Practices) or a department-approved 7000-level Music course.
Students must perform a graded jury examination at the end of their first and third terms of study (i.e. for Music 6791X and 6793X). A faculty-approved, graded recital must be presented at the conclusion of the second and fourth terms of study in this program (i.e. for Music 6792X and 6794X).
The list of the music performance faculty is available online at http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/schools/mediaarts/departments/music/faculty.php
