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Instrumental Performance Certificate at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

Performance certificate for music majors in non-performance degrees (B.M. in Music Education, Music Therapy, Theory and Composition, Media Scoring and Production, Music Engineering, Music Industry; B.A. in Music or Music Industry; B.S. in Audio Technology) who reach the achievement level of a performance major. It is awarded after all coursework is completed and departmental faculty give final approval; 23 credits are required in addition to the primary degree, except that ensemble credits may count toward both.

Faculty: Frost School of Music  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Principal Instrument Lesson and Studio Class (Level 3, 2 credits) and with Recital (Level 4, 2 credits), ensembles (10 credits), MCY 341 or 340 and MCY 342 music history (3 credits each), and one of MTC 311, 312 or 313 (3 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level requirements, not specific to this major: Common Application with personal statement (650 words or fewer, no supplemental essay), list of extracurricular activities, letter(s) of recommendation, and standardized test scores (test scores optional for performance programmes in the Frost School of Music, BFA programmes, the School of Architecture and applicants from schools outside the United States); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test for applicants whose native language is not English.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.commonapp.org/school/university-miami

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