Performer's Certificate
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Instrumental: Present two public performances that exhibit the highest degree of instrumental/vocal competence and artistry
- Gain broad experience in a significant amount of repertoire
- To present a business plan that assists their career plan
- To make contacts with people in the music world who can help them in their career
- Demonstrate competence in the following fundamental performance areas: Technique, Tone, Expression, Intonation and Rhythm
- Keyboard: To present two public performances that exhibit the highest degree of instrumental/vocal competence and artistry
- To demonstrate proficiency in a significant amount of repertoire
- To present a business plan that assists their career plan
- To make contacts with people in the music world who can help them in their career, and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of effective professional networking
- Voice: To present two public performances that exhibit the highest degree of instrumental/vocal competence and artistry
- To gain broad experience in a significant amount of repertoire
- To present a business plan that assists their career plan
- To make contacts with people in the music world who can help them in their career
Student Learning Outcomes
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lessons and Recitals (Solo Experiences) 1 | 16 | |
| Chamber and Ensemble Work (Collaborative Experiences) and/or Prescribed Electives | 8 | |
| Music Literature/Pedagogy 2 | 3-5 | |
| Total Credits: (minimum) | 27-29 | |
| 1 | Instrumental and keyboard students: four hours of lessons and 12 hours of recitals. Piano students are required to present three public recitals. Voice students: eight hours of lessons and eight hours of recitals. |
| 2 | Instrumental students, three hours; keyboard students, five hours; voice students, four hours. |
| 3 | Voice students must register for a minimum of 2 semesters of Voice 5200 Vocal Coaching concurrent with lessons and recitals during their course of study. |
Note: Voice students must pass the diction proficiency test in French, German and Italian.