Degree Requirements

Twelve (12) credit hours must be completed during one year of study to obtain the Graduate Certificate in Music Performance.* 

Courses are in the following categories (credit hours are per year): 

• Applied Studio Instruction (6) 
• Large Ensemble (2)
• Chamber music/Jazz Combo/Accompanying/Coaching (2)
• Recital (1) 
• Community Outreach Performance Project (1) or Elective (1) 

*International Graduate Students Federal regulations require F-1 international graduate students to maintain an enrollment of 9 credit hours per semester until their final semester of enrollment. Elective courses in the School of Music or courses in the AEC may be taken to reach this enrollment.