Graduate Certificate in Classical Music Performance at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The graduate certificate prepares post-baccalaureate performers, educators, theorists, historians, composers and other musicians to perform in a variety of settings and certifies professional skills on their instrument or voice. It is for matriculated master's students studying other music disciplines at UMass.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Fine Arts | Department: Music and Dance | Duration: 11 credits, usually spread over two years for matriculated master's students | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Required certificate courses total 11 credits, usually distributed over two years alongside master's study, including studio study.

Career pathways

Performers and educators with a credential that improves competitiveness on the job market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Matriculated students must have a baccalaureate degree with a music concentration before beginning coursework and must pass an audition to be accepted into a studio. The programme is for matriculated master's students; non-matriculated students seeking a one-year performance programme are directed to the Professional Performance Certificate.

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.

Duration: 11 credits, usually spread over two years for matriculated master's students

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