Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Suzuki Pedagogy - Violin in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
|
Denver United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,553
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Music in Suzuki Pedagogy, available for violin and cello, combines performance training with Suzuki certification. This renowned teaching approach has emerged as a transformative influence in music education, with Lamont School of Music standing among the select institutions nationwide that integrate certification with graduate music studies. Designed to uphold exceptional performance benchmarks, this program prepares artist-educators for contemporary professional demands.
This 55-credit Suzuki pedagogy degree offers specialized tracks in violin and cello. The curriculum encompasses private instruction, ensemble participation, and academic studies in pedagogy, music theory, and music history. Students must also fulfill these key requirements:
A complete solo performance recital
Final teaching presentation
Comprehensive oral examination
Graduate-level competency demonstrations in music history and theory
Regular convocation participation
Violin students at Lamont enjoy exceptional growth opportunities through our vibrant performance community. The program features diverse ensembles including symphony orchestra, opera productions, and specialized groups focusing on chamber, global, and contemporary repertoire. Students learn from distinguished artists like Linda Wang, Igor Pikayzen, and Yumi Hwang-Williams, while gaining pedagogical insights from Laura Schleiger.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelors degree All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internetbased test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internetbased test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Tuition
USD
29,553