Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music - Performance in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
|
Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,542
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Music in Performance program provides graduate-level training in classical instrumental and vocal performance. Performance students deepen their knowledge of Music History and Theory while taking specialized courses like Pedagogy, Literature, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Advanced Conducting, Opera Scenes, Performance Technique, and Performance Practice, along with private instruction. Annual masterclasses feature renowned artists. The program culminates with a public recital and abstract preparation.
Instrumental performance graduate students enjoy multiple performance chances each term, including participation in major ensembles and solo appearances. String players may audition for an honors string quartet, while all instrumentalists can compete to perform concertos with the CSUN Symphony through the Concerto Competition.
Vocal arts graduate students have diverse performance opportunities each semester. They may star in full operas performed in their original language, appear with the CSUN Symphony Orchestra in concert works, or perform as soloists in oratorios. CSUN vocalists frequently perform with prestigious off-campus organizations including the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Jubilee Singers, and Los Angeles Opera Chorus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor of Music degree with a major in piano, collaborative keyboard or equivalent background as determined by the keyboard area faculty.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Entrance audition required.
Students must prepare an audition program that includes the following:
One solo piano piece of your choice - memorized
Two movements from two different instrumental sonatas - Must contrast in style. For example, movements from Mozart and Franck violin sonatas. At least one movement should be a fast movement.
Two art songs - Must represent two different languages.
Opera Aria - An opera aria originally composed for voice and orchestra.
In addition to the pieces above, you will be asked to sight read a musical selection as part of your audition. Please bring a copy of your resume, collaborative experience and repertoire list to your audition.
Taking the department graduate placement examinations in Theory and History prior to first enrollment. Students failing the placement exams may repeat them once or complete the appropriate review courseworkMUS 500 Music Theory Review and/or MUS 501 Music History Reviewwith a grade of C or better.
Students must demonstrate the equivalent of an undergraduate recital on their major instrument. Students lacking this prerequisite may be asked to perform an undergraduate-level recital during the first year of the graduate program.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Entrance audition required.
Students must prepare an audition program that includes the following:
One solo piano piece of your choice - memorized
Two movements from two different instrumental sonatas - Must contrast in style. For example, movements from Mozart and Franck violin sonatas. At least one movement should be a fast movement.
Two art songs - Must represent two different languages.
Opera Aria - An opera aria originally composed for voice and orchestra.
In addition to the pieces above, you will be asked to sight read a musical selection as part of your audition. Please bring a copy of your resume, collaborative experience and repertoire list to your audition.
Taking the department graduate placement examinations in Theory and History prior to first enrollment. Students failing the placement exams may repeat them once or complete the appropriate review courseworkMUS 500 Music Theory Review and/or MUS 501 Music History Reviewwith a grade of C or better.
Students must demonstrate the equivalent of an undergraduate recital on their major instrument. Students lacking this prerequisite may be asked to perform an undergraduate-level recital during the first year of the graduate program.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
16,542