MM in Performance
The Master of Music in Performance allows emphasis in several areas, including instrumental performance, piano and organ performance, vocal performance, and keyboard collaborative arts.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Master’s-Level Exit Exam (0 Units) 1 | ||
| Piano and Organ Emphasis Core Courses | ||
| GMUS 500 | Introduction to Graduate Research Methods | 3 |
| Students will enroll in GMUS 501A or B, and GMUS 502 A or B, depending upon diagnostic entrance exam results. | ||
| GMUS 501A | Seminar in Musicology: The Renaissance | 3 |
| or GMUS 501B | Seminar in Musicology: The Baroque | |
| GMUS 502A | Seminar in Musicology: The Nineteenth Century | 3 |
| or GMUS 502B | Seminar in Musicology: The Twentieth Century | |
| GMUS 503 | Advanced Analysis of Form and Style | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| GMUS 509A | Conducting I (Choral) | 3 |
| or GMUS 510 | Conducting II (Instrumental) | |
| GMUS 520 | Applied Instruction I (2 units each for 4 terms: 8 units total) | 2 |
| GMUS 524 | Keyboard Literature | 2 |
| GMUS 525 | Chamber Ensemble | 2 |
| Electives 2,3 | 3 | |
| Graduate Recital (N/C) | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
- 1
A Comprehensive Master’s-Level Exit Exam must be taken and passed by all master’s degree candidates in the last term of their degree coursework in order to graduate with the Master of Music from Azusa Pacific University.
- 2
Private lessons taken for elective units require an additional fee.
- 3
Elective courses may be selected from any of Azusa Pacific University’s graduate programs with the approval of the associate chair of graduate studies. Courses must be numbered 500 or higher.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Master’s-Level Exit Exam (0 Units) 1 | ||
| Vocal Emphasis Core Courses | 12 | |
| Introduction to Graduate Research Methods | ||
| Advanced Analysis of Form and Style | ||
| Students enroll in GMUS 501A or B, depending upon diagnostic entrance exam results. | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Renaissance | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Baroque | ||
| Students enroll in GMUS 502A or B, depending upon diagnostic entrance exam results. | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Nineteenth Century | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Twentieth Century | ||
| Major Area | 22 | |
| Applied Voice 2 | ||
| Vocal Literature A | ||
| Vocal Literature B | ||
| Seminar in Professional Preparation | ||
| Operatic History and Performance Practice | ||
| Advanced Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| Professional Vocal Coaching | ||
| Advanced Vocal Coaching | ||
| Ensemble 3 | ||
| Electives 4 | 2 | |
| Graduate Recital (N/C) | ||
| Total Units | 36 | |
- 1
Exam must be taken and passed by all master’s degree candidates in the last term of their degree coursework in order to graduate with the Master of Music from Azusa Pacific University.
- 2
Students take a total of 8 units of applied lessons with their primary professor. This includes a weekly studio/master class.
- 3
Opera is recommended for these two units. If chosen, opera must be taken as a yearlong commitment of 1 unit each in the fall and spring terms, consecutively.
- 4
Two elective units are required for this degree. These units may be chosen from any graduate-level music course. Applied lessons used in this requirement generate an additional fee.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Master’s-Level Exit Exam (0 Units) 1 | ||
| Instrumental Emphasis Core Courses | ||
| GMUS 500 | Introduction to Graduate Research Methods | 3 |
| Students will enroll in GMUS 501A or B, and GMUS 502 A or B, depending upon diagnostic entrance exam results. | ||
| GMUS 501A | Seminar in Musicology: The Renaissance | 3 |
| or GMUS 501B | Seminar in Musicology: The Baroque | |
| GMUS 502A | Seminar in Musicology: The Nineteenth Century | 3 |
| or GMUS 502B | Seminar in Musicology: The Twentieth Century | |
| GMUS 503 | Advanced Analysis of Form and Style | 3 |
| GMUS 509A | Conducting I (Choral) | 3 |
| or GMUS 510 | Conducting II (Instrumental) | |
| Additional Courses | 15 | |
| Applied Instruction I (2 units per term for 4 terms; 8 units total) | ||
| Chamber Ensemble (2) | ||
| Fingerboard Harmony (For guitar performance majors only; 2) | ||
| Ensemble (2 units required) | ||
Electives (1-3 units) 2, 3, 4 | ||
Graduate Recital (N/C) | ||
| Total Units | 30 | |
- 1
A Comprehensive Master’s-Level Exit Exam must be taken and passed by all master's degree candidates in the last term of their degree coursework in order to graduate with the Master of Music from Azusa Pacific University.
- 2
Private lessons taken for elective or required units require an additional fee.
- 3
Elective courses may be selected from any of Azusa Pacific University’s graduate programs with the approval of the associate chair of graduate studies. Courses must be numbered 500 or higher.
- 4
1 unit of elective credit for guitar, 3 units for all others.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Collaborative Arts Emphasis Core Courses | 12 | |
| Comprehensive Master’s-Level Exit Exam (0 Units) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Graduate Research Methods | ||
| Advanced Analysis of Form and Style | ||
| Students enroll in GMUS 501A or B, depending upon diagnostic entrance exam results. | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Renaissance | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Baroque | ||
| Students enroll in GMUS 502A or B, depending upon diagnostic entrance exam results. | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Nineteenth Century | ||
| Seminar in Musicology: The Twentieth Century | ||
| Major Area | 19 | |
| Chamber Ensemble 2 | ||
| Seminar A: Keyboard Collaborative Arts | ||
| Seminar B: KCA Instrumental Collaboration | ||
| Seminar C: KCA Issues in Keyboard Collaboration | ||
| Seminar D: KCA Professional Preparation | ||
| Applied Lessons 3 | ||
| Applied Instruction I (2 units per term) | ||
| Students enroll in GMUS 509A or 510, depending upon personal preference. | ||
| Conducting I (Choral) | ||
| Conducting II (Instrumental) | ||
| Electives 4 | 2 | |
| Graduate Recital (N/C) | ||
| Total Units | 33 | |
- 1
Exam must be taken and passed by all master’s degree candidates in the last term of their degree coursework in order to graduate with the Master of Music from Azusa Pacific University.
- 2
This course is taken twice for a total of 4 units.
- 3
Students take a total of 8 units of applied lessons with their primary professor. This includes a weekly studio/master class.
- 4
Two elective units are required for this degree. These units may be chosen from any graduate-level music course. Applied lessons used in this requirement generate an additional fee.
Admission
University graduate admission and program-specific requirements must be met before an application is complete (see Admission to the University). Program-specific application requirements are available online.
International students should contact Graduate and Professional Admissions for application procedures.