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The performance concentration equips graduate students for professional careers in performance or creative fields. This program emphasizes technical skill development, musicality, and repertoire building for vocal or instrumental studies, offering applied lessons, ensemble participation, and advanced coursework in music theory and history.
New Orleans provides a dynamic musical environment with diverse performance opportunities, from symphony orchestras to experimental opera. UNO music students regularly perform across the city's venues while engaging with the local arts community. Our distinguished faculty perform with leading regional organizations like the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, New Orleans Opera, and Jefferson Performing Arts Society. Alumni pursue global performance careers, appear at venues like the Metropolitan Opera, teach at secondary schools, and direct university music programs.