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Graduate Certificate in Music Performance at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

A specialized one-year post-baccalaureate program for musicians pursuing careers in professional performance, with a performance-based curriculum of intensive instruction beyond the bachelor's or master's degree. It is a stand-alone program and cannot be taken concurrently with the Master of Music, though all its courses can count toward a later M.Mu.

Faculty: College of Fine Arts  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 12 credit hours (one-year post-baccalaureate)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Students complete 12 credits: at least 4 credits of studio instruction in the principal area, 2 credits of studio instruction and graduate recital, 2 credits of Ensemble Performance, and 4 credits of electives such as music theory, history, conducting, chamber music, repertoire and pedagogy.

Career pathways

Professional performance.

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Application information

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: 12 credit hours (one-year post-baccalaureate)

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