Master of Music in Music Performance

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A woman sings with piano accompanist during a voice recital
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The Master of Music in Performance degree program combines advanced performance study with formal work in music theory and history. Requirements for the degree include

  • 33 credit hours of coursework
  • a public recital
  • a research project
  • a comprehensive oral examination

A complete description of the program can be found in Miami's General Bulletin.

Admission

To be admitted to the degree program, students must be admitted to Miami University's Graduate School and to the Department of Music. Students must audition on a major instrument from the following list:

Bassoon

Cello

Clarinet

Double Bass

Euphonium

Flute

Harp

Horn

Oboe

Percussion

Piano

Saxophone

Trombone

Trumpet

Tuba

Viola

Violin

Voice