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Graduate Certificate in Music Performance at University of Kansas

University of Kansas, United States

Programme overview

This 12-credit-hour certificate offers post-baccalaureate study in performance or conducting for advanced performers and conductors seeking professional performing careers without a graduate degree. Areas include woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, piano, voice, organ, church music, jazz, carillon and conducting.

Faculty: School of Music  |  Department: School of Music  |  Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Studio Instruction (6 hours), Large Ensemble (2), Study in Performance such as chamber music, jazz combo, accompanying or coaching (2), a graduate elective (1) and an Artist's Recital (1).

Career pathways

Professional performing careers for performers and conductors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements In addition to all University requirements for admission to graduate studies, students applying to the graduate certificate program must provide and/or meet the following program-specific requirements. Program-Specific Requirements* A minimum of two letters of recommendation CV or Resume Statement of Purpose Audition (see audition requirements listed by instrument) How to Apply Non-music majors and non-degree‐seeking students are welcome to apply. Admission is managed through the School of Music’s graduate admissions process.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

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