Mar 28, 2024  
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2013-2015 
    
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2013-2015 [Archived Catalog]

Music Performance


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MM5099: Music: Performance/Pedagogy

Program Overview: Areas of concentration available in the Master of Music with emphasis in pedagogy degree program are strings, woodwinds, voice, and piano. The goal of the pedagogy emphasis program is to prepare students for teaching in colleges, public schools, and private studios. A greater emphasis is given to pedagogy and pedagogical techniques, including teaching methods and materials, than in the traditional performance curriculum. Students in piano also receive group and private piano instruction. An audition is required on the major instrument for admission to these programs. It is advantageous to have previous experience on at least one other family instrument for students pursuing the degree in woodwinds and strings.

Admissions Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance/Pedagogy program is by audition only for all entering students.

Change Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance/Pedagogy program is by audition only for all entering students.

Transfer Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance/Pedagogy program is by audition only for all entering students.

Opportunities: The goal of the pedagogy emphasis is to prepare students for college level teaching, public school teaching, as well as to develop and strengthen their own private studios. A greater emphasis is given to pedagogy and pedagogical techniques than in the traditional performance curriculum.

MM5181: Music Performance

Program Overview: The M.M. in performance is designed for professionally oriented performers and studio and school music teachers who wish to pursue this curriculum as a terminal degree. It is also for those who wish to use it as a foundation for doctoral study. The goal is to prepare graduate students, both technically and intellectually, for professional careers as performers or conductors. Acceptance into the Master of Music in performance is by audition only.

Admissions Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance program is by audition only for all entering students.

Change Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance program is by audition only for all entering students.

Transfer Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Performance program is by audition only for all entering students.

Opportunities: The Master of Music degree in Performance is designed to prepare graduate students, both technically and intellectually, for professional careers as performers or as artist-teachers; for studio and school music teachers who wish to pursue this curriculum as a terminal degree; and for those who wish to use the degree as a foundation for doctoral study.

MM5188: Music Performance/Conducting

Program Overview: The Ohio University graduate program in conducting is designed to prepare, promote, guide, and encourage students to aspire to the highest artistic and intellectual standards. In addition to studying with a major teacher, conducting students receive the opportunity to work directly with the major performing ensembles in their respective area. Each student will accrue conducting time in public performances. The total of these appearances will serve as the degree recital. All performances, both on and off campus, will be arranged in conjunction with the major professor and must be approved by the conducting faculty. These experiences are the foundation for developing highly qualified, professional conductors of bands, choirs, orchestras and wind ensembles.

Admissions Policy: All prospective students must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Music as described in the Ohio University School of Music Graduate Handbook. Qualified candidates should submit a face-to-the-camera DVD, or high-quality videocassette (VHS format) demonstrating 10 - 20 minutes of their conducting ability. Pending approval by the conducting faculty, prospective students will be invited to campus for an audition/interview. All auditioning students will:

  • Rehearse and conduct a university ensemble
  • Perform a representative work on their major instrument that demonstrates technical ability and musical competence   
  • Demonstrate sight-singing and aural skills     
  • Demonstrate keyboard facility

Change Policy: All prospective students must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Music as described in the Ohio University School of Music Graduate Handbook. Qualified candidates should submit a face-to-the-camera DVD, or high-quality videocassette (VHS format) demonstrating 10 - 20 minutes of their conducting ability. Pending approval by the conducting faculty, prospective students will be invited to campus for an audition/interview. All auditioning students will:

  • Rehearse and conduct a university ensemble
  • Perform a representative work on their major instrument that demonstrates technical ability and musical competence
  • Demonstrate sight-singing and aural skills
  • Demonstrate keyboard facility

Transfer Policy: All prospective students must meet all requirements for admission to the School of Music as described in the Ohio University School of Music Graduate Handbook. Qualified candidates should submit a face-to-the-camera DVD, or high-quality videocassette (VHS format) demonstrating 10 - 20 minutes of their conducting ability. Pending approval by the conducting faculty, prospective students will be invited to campus for an audition/interview. All auditioning students will:

  • Rehearse and conduct a university ensemble
  • Perform a representative work on their major instrument that demonstrates technical ability and musical competence
  • Demonstrate sight-singing and aural skills

Opportunities: The goal of the program in conducting is to further develop conducting skills needed for public school education, college teaching, or professional careers in conducting. It also prepares students for study at the doctoral level.

MM5196: Performance Collaborative Piano/Vocal

Program Overview: The M.M. in Collaborative Piano is designed for professionally oriented pianists who wish to pursue careers as collaborative artists. It is also for those who wish to use it as a foundation for doctoral study. The goal is to prepare graduate students, both technically and intellectually, for professional careers as accompanists or chamber music performers.

Admissions Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Collaborative Piano program is by audition only for all entering students.

Change Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Collaborative Piano program is by audition only for all entering students.

Transfer Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Collaborative Piano program is by audition only for all entering students.

Opportunities: The Master of Music degree in Collaborative is designed to prepare graduate students, both technically and intellectually, for professional careers as performers or as artist-teachers; for studio and school music teachers who wish to pursue this curriculum; and for those who wish to use the degree as a foundation for doctoral study.

 

MM5197: Performance Collaborative Piano/Instrumental

Program Overview: The M.M. in Collaborative Piano is designed for professionally oriented pianists who wish to pursue careers as collaborative artists. It is also for those who wish to use it as a foundation for doctoral study. The goal is to prepare graduate students, both technically and intellectually, for professional careers as accompanists or chamber music performers.

Admissions Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Collaborative Piano program is by audition only for all entering students.

Change Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Collaborative Piano program is by audition only for all entering students.

Transfer Policy: Acceptance into the Master of Music in Collaborative Piano program is by audition only for all entering students.

Opportunities: The Master of Music degree in Collaborative is designed to prepare graduate students, both technically and intellectually, for professional careers as performers or as artist-teachers; for studio and school music teachers who wish to pursue this curriculum; and for those who wish to use the degree as a foundation for doctoral study.

Courses of Instruction - Music


Course topics include:

  • History and Literature
  • Independent Study
  • Music Education
  • Music Therapy
  • Performance
  • Theory and Composition

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