Master of Music in Performance - Chamber Music in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Master of Music in Performance equips students for professional musical careers, covering solo performances, orchestral work, ensemble participation, collaborative performances, teaching, and doctoral studies. The curriculum focuses on cultivating abilities, understanding, and expertise in key areas: musical repertoire, performance techniques, practice methods, artistic interpretation, teaching approaches, historical performance styles, and music theory/history.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this program, graduates will:

Analyze, identify, interpret, and perform significant works from diverse historical eras, cultures, and composers.
Demonstrate advanced performance abilities in solo and group contexts, encompassing sound quality, precision, tuning, instrumental/vocal methods, artistic expression, vocal articulation, and stage performance.
Explain, implement, and attain superior outcomes through productive practice strategies, including scheduling, realistic objectives, and applying appropriate technical and expressive skills with disciplined focus.
Develop deeper insights into musical interpretation and artistic expression.

The Chamber Music specialization offers focused training in string quartet performance and coaching.