Master of Music (MM) in Opera Performance
The Master of Music (MM) degree in Opera Performance requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, distributed into the categories listed below. Selections must be approved by your master's committee.
Contacts:
- Area Coordinator: John Stephens, jastephe@ku.edu
- Graduate Student Academic Services: musicgrad@ku.edu or 785-864-1952
A list of all course offerings can be found on the Schedule of Classes. To track progress, please download the degree progress check-sheet (.pdf).
Master of Music (MM): Opera Performance Program Guide
Prerequisites
Must be cleared in accordance with school and area policies
Languages
Check | Course |
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French | |
German | |
Italian |
Diction
Check | Course |
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English | |
French | |
German | |
Italian |
Music Core
Research Skills (3 hours)
Waiver or equivalent course accepted with approval
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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MUSC 801 | 3 |
Musicology and Theory (3 hours)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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3 |
Major Area
Studio Lessons (9 hours)
Studio Lessons
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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VOIC 811 | |||
VOIC 811 | |||
VOIC 811 |
Vocal Coaching (3 hours)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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VOIC 820 | |||
VOIC 820 | |||
VOIC 820 |
Opera Workshop / Production (9 hours)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
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MUSC | |||
MTHC | |||
Opera Workshop / Production (9 hours)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
Significant role in a fully staged opera production with orchestra
Role | Production | Term |
---|---|---|
Master's Recital (1 hour)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
VOIC 899 | 1 |
Electives (2 hours)
Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
---|---|---|---|
University-Level Exams
Exam Authorization forms should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the exam date
Exam | Date | Result |
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Final Oral Exam |
Graduate Advisory Committee
Minimum of 3 faculty members for master's committee
Committee Member | Position | ||
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Chair | |||
Voice | |||
MUSC / MTHC | |||
Optional |
Graduation Requirements
Completed | Course Requirements |
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30 Total Graduate Credit Hours | |
3.0 Cumulative Graduate GPA | |
Applied for Graduation in Enroll & Pay | |
Complete Exam Authorization Form (.pdf) (at least two weeks prior to exam date) | |
Verify all recital programs are on file at musicgrad@ku.edu |