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The School of Music and Dance boasts the most extensive full-time, on-campus music faculty on the West Coast north of Los Angeles. Rooted in classical traditions, the institution actively encourages the development and presentation of innovative works.
Graduates of this program will achieve the following outcomes: Exhibit mastery in musical performance, with performance studies constituting up to two-thirds or a minimum of one-third of the total coursework, Acquire expertise in complementary musical disciplines like music theory, historical studies, ethnomusicology, and teaching methodologies. These broadening studies account for at least one-third of the curriculum, Vocal performance students must achieve fluency in English, German, French, and Italian pronunciation, along with phonetic skills applicable to additional languages. They need sufficient linguistic ability to comprehend repertoire texts, To showcase professional readiness, students must deliver three public recitals (including a 60-minute solo performance) and complete either a scholarly lecture/document or dissertation as a capstone requirement.