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Music Performance Graduate Certificate at University of Oregon

University of Oregon, United States

Programme overview

A stand-alone one-year post-baccalaureate certificate for performance study outside the academic demands of traditional graduate music degrees, geared toward instrumentalists and singers planning full-time careers as musicians. Options include Brass, Keyboards (Harpsichord, Solo Piano), Percussion, Strings, Voice and Woodwinds.

Faculty: School of Music and Dance  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: One year (27 credits)  |  Intake: Fall; voice and piano pre-screen recording due 10 December  |  Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Students take applied lessons (three terms, 12 credits), large ensemble (6), chamber ensemble (3) and 6 credits of 500-level electives, and complete a recital and a Community Outreach Event in the Northwest region. All credits are taken at UO for a letter grade of B- or better.

Career pathways

Geared toward students planning full-time careers as performing musicians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Equivalent of a bachelor's degree (applicants without a music degree may need extra undergraduate music courses). Audition per the graduate audition requirements, with a placement audition on arrival if admitted on a recording; voice and piano applicants also submit a pre-screen recording by 10 December. Repertoire list and transcripts. Application fee $70 domestic, $90 international. Non-native English speakers must meet the University of Oregon English proficiency requirement. The programme is not eligible for graduate employee positions or federal financial aid.

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.

Intake: Fall; voice and piano pre-screen recording due 10 December

Duration: One year (27 credits)

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