Under guidance from the major professor, a graduate performance major will design and execute a performance project, thinking beyond the traditional recital format. Examples include (but are not limited to) a recital tour, national audition, commissioning project, or cross-disciplinary project.

Rotating subjects in popular music, drawing upon a wide variety of influences and ethnicities. Course content will be drawn from such topics as jazz, Hispanic styles and influences, folksong, and American musical theatre.

Nontraditional Format:

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

Under guidance from the major professor, a graduate performance major will design and execute a performance project, thinking beyond the traditional recital format. Examples include (but are not limited to) a recital tour, national audition, commissioning project, or cross-disciplinary project.

Under guidance from the major professor, a graduate performance major will design and execute a performance project, thinking beyond the traditional recital format. Examples include (but are not limited to) a recital tour, national audition, commissioning project, or cross-disciplinary project.

Under guidance from the major professor, a graduate performance major will design and execute a performance project, thinking beyond the traditional recital format. Examples include (but are not limited to) a recital tour, national audition, commissioning project, or cross-disciplinary project.

Supervised professional work experience with an educational institution, musical organization, or arts agency.

Independent research topics directed by a faculty member at the doctoral level.

Continuation of beginning level of practical experience in conducting music therapy sessions with selected clients. Includes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of weekly music therapy sessions throughout the semester.

Nontraditional Format:

Field work under the supervision of a licensed music therapist (2-4 hours per week in the field plus preparation time).

Students plan and conduct group and individual projects.

Score preparation and study with emphasis on the conductor's point of view. Literature will be chosen from Medieval through Baroque periods.