Graduate Certificate in Baroque Trumpet at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The School of Music Certificate in Baroque Trumpet develops performance and interpretation skills for the natural trumpet. Students will examine the stylistic aspects of Baroque music through study of primary sources from the Baroque era, study of prominent secondary sources on Baroque interpretation, and preparation and performance of music from the Baroque era on the natural trumpet.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts | Duration: 9 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Through the Graduate Certificate in Baroque Trumpet, students gain specialized training in the techniques, repertoire, and performance practices of the valveless Baroque trumpet. The program includes hands-on instruction with historical instruments, advanced study of Baroque trumpet technique, and immersion in historically informed performance practices.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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