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Master of Music in Performance: Voice Emphasis

 

CONSVTY 5500-5600 Music History
 3
CONSVTY 5500-5600 Music Theory
 3
CONSVTY 5501 Applied Study (a)
 4
CONSVTY 5547 History of Opera
 3
CONSVTY 5548 Opera Literature
 2
CONSVTY 5566 (A, B, C, D) Vocal Literature (one required)
 2
CONSVTY 5593 Introduction to Research and Bibliography in Music
 3
CONSVTY 5597 Master's Recital (two required)
 8
Electives
 6
Total hours (minimum)
34 



















(a) A minimum of one semester of applied music (5501) is usually required before the first solo recital. However, Voice Performance majors, with the approval of the Vocal Studies Division, may enroll in 5597 (Master's Recital) any semester to receive credit for a major UMKC opera role.

Notes: Not more than one-half the total hours counted toward the planned program may be in applied music and recitals.
Participation for two semesters in a major choral ensemble is required.
The diction proficiency test for French, German and Italian must be passed.

VOICE 5500A Applied Study (4 semesters) 8
CONSVTY 5517 Advanced Opera Workshop 2
CONSVTY 5547 History of Opera 3
CONSVTY 5548Opera Literature  2
CONSVTY 5590 Special Topics (Adv. Opera Scene Study)  2
CONSVTY 5593 Introduction to Research and Bibliography in Music  3
VOICE 5597 Recital (Opera Role, 2 semesters)  8
DANCE 403A or
DANCE 404A		 Dance for Non-Majors (a) 1
THEATRE 300 Acting 1 3
  Non-vocal performance electives (b)  2
  Total:       34 hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a) A movement class may be substituted.

(b) Recommended courses include vocal literature, music histoyr, music theory, applied piano, and vocal pedagogy.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Must attain a grade of B- (2.7) or better in a second semester, freshmen-level, foreign language course in all three languages - French, German and Italian.
ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENT
Students must satisfactorily participate in one major choral/orchestral work during their two years of study, either as soloists or members of the chorus.  Assignment for participation is at the discretion of the Director of Choral Activities.

The following two requirements also apply to all students in the M.M. in Performance: Voice Emphasis, Opera Track.

Language requirement. Must attain a grade of B- (2.7) or better in a second semester, freshmen-level, foreign language course in all three languages - French, German and Italian.

Ensemble requirement. Students must satisfactorily participate in one major choral/orchestral work during their two years of study, either as soloists or members of the chorus.  Assignment for participation is at the discretion of the Director of Choral Activities.

 
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