Contact

José “Peppie” Calvar, Chair, Department of Applied Music and Performance

302 Crouse College, 315-443-4106, jcalvar@syr.edu

Faculty

Voice:  Janet Brown, Julia Ebner, Eric Johnson, Kathleen Roland-Silverstein, Julianna Sabol

Piano:  Scott Cuellar, Ida Tili-Trebicka, Milton Laufer

Organ:  Anne Laver

Strings:  William Knuth - Violin/Viola, Gregory Wood - Cello, Spencer Phillips - String Bass, Kenneth Meyer - Guitar, Jessica Wilbee - Harp

Winds and Percussion:  Dana DiGennaro - Flute, Alina Plourde - Oboe, Jill Coggiola - Clarinet, Anne Kunkle - Saxophone, Blaire Koerner - Bassoon, Stephanie Hollander - Horn, John Raschella - Trumpet, Michael Coldren - Euphonium/Tuba, Michael W. Bull - Percussion

Description

The M.Mus. degree program in performance is offered for students who wish to further their studies in piano, organ, strings, wind instruments, percussion, or voice. In addition to private lesson study and ensemble performance, all graduate students are required to complete a core sequence of courses in research and music theory as well as a required selection of coursework in music history, pedagogy, and applied music that is specific to the area of study. Two recitals are required (2 credits), typically with one completed in each year of study. Convocation attendance and ensemble participation are required for all full-time graduate students. Graduate students are required to complete 36 graduate credits beyond the baccalaureate and normally four semesters in residence.

The program promotes the attainment of high levels of performance and a solid grasp of general musical knowledge as demonstrated by a two-part terminal project for the performance degree in which the candidate performs in two major public appearances. One is a solo recital; the second may be another solo recital, an ensemble recital, a performance of a major concerto with orchestra, or a lecture recital on a subject relevant to the student’s major instrument. Written and oral comprehensive examinations must be completed during the final semester.

Student Learning Outcomes

Music Research (Graduate Sequence):

• conduct research studies and utilize findings in fields of artistic or pedagogical practice.

Harmony and Analysis (Graduate Sequence):

• identify/describe advanced elements and organizational patterns of music and their aural and verbal analysis.
• identify/describe advanced musical forms, processes, and structures.

Comprehensive Exam/Thesis/Lecture Recital (Graduate Sequence):

• create and present a culminating demonstration integrating research and practice.

Performance Major Graduate Recital I:

• demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
• demonstrate the ability to perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Performance Major Graduate Recital II:

• demonstrate skills for functional and artistic self-expression at the appropriate level.
• demonstrate the ability to perform a cross-section of repertoire.

Program Requirements

Degree Awarded: MM Performance