Master of Music in Performance

at Kent State University USA

Overview

The Master of Music degree in Performance is designed to prepare the student for professional music activities, including solo performance, orchestral playing, ensemble playing, collaborative performance, studio teaching; as well as doctoral study. The program emphasizes development of skills, knowledge and background in the following areas: literature and repertoire, performance skills, practice skills, interpretation and expression, performance pedagogy, historical performance practices, music history and music theory.

The Performance major includes the following optional concentrations:

  • The Chamber Music concentration is for intensive coaching and performance of string quartet literature.
  • The Collaborative Piano concentration provides focused study on performance, chamber music, accompanying and literature.

Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Recognize, identify, interpret and perform representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.
  • Apply advanced performing skills in solo and ensemble settings, including tone production, accuracy, intonation, instrumental/vocal technique, musicality/expression, vocal language and diction and stage presence/presentation.
  • Discuss, utilize and achieve high-quality results from efficient and effective practice techniques, including time management, achievable goals and use of appropriate technical skills, musical expression skills and focused work ethic.
  • Have an enhanced understanding of interpretation and expression in music.
  • Identify, explain and utilize performance pedagogy appropriate to the specific area of study.
  • Identify, associate, differentiate and utilize performances practices appropriate to the literature of the various stylistic periods.
  • Utilize and discuss score study of literature performed and also representative literature from various historical periods and composers.
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30

Application Processing Days

Under Graduate

Program Level

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Full Time On Campus

Study Mode

24

Duration

Kent State University

Location

Master of Music in Performance Assistant Fee

$21500

Tuition Fee

$0

Average Cost of Living

$70

Application Fee

Master of Music in Performance Admissions Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.
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Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

  1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
  2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
  3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization. 

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30

Application Processing Days

Full Time On Campus

Program Intensity

Under Graduate

Program Level

24

Duration

Study Visa

English Test Requirement

6.0

Minimum Overall Score

71.0

Minimum Overall Score

50.0

Minimum Overall Score

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Study Abroad/Away Opportunities:

  • Travel opportunities to New York, London, Paris and China
  • Study abroad through Kent State's Florence program in Florence, Italy (full semester or summer art and design experience)
  • Ohio Art Education Association and National Art Education Association Travel Studies

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Articulate their beliefs about art education and defend their position, as well as demonstrate in-depth engagement in issues of the field
  • Research, plan, conduct and assess art experiences for preK-12 grade students, grounded in the National and Ohio Visual Art standards
  • Examine and learn from observed student and teacher behaviors to understand effective teaching practices
  • Comprehend the visual stages of development as they relate to mental, social, emotional and physical development of children in order to plan appropriate lesson instruction
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  • Effectively plan and install art exhibits
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48 month

Duration

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48 month

Duration

$ 20613

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