Brass, Percussion or Woodwinds Performance, Performer’s Diploma (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba)

Advisers: Erin Hannigan, Barry Hearn, Drew Lang, Melissa Murray

Required Courses

MSA 6049 - Graduate Full-Time Status (four terms)
MUAS 6010 - Music Engagement (four terms)
MURE 6101 - Graduate Recital (two required; two credits)
MURE 6201 - Graduate Recital (one required; two credits)
Private Study: two semesters of 6100 and two of 6200
Ensembles: one large and one chamber enrollment each term in residence (eight credits)
MREP 5140 - Orchestral Repertoire: Woodwinds (two credits)
or
MREP 5150 - Orchestral Repertoire: Brass (two credits)

Notes:

Recitals include three public performances on campus, one of which must be a solo recital of approximately one hour of music. The other two performances, with the approval of the head of winds/brass/percussion, may be selected from the following: additional solo recitals, a full concerto with orchestra, a mock orchestral audition, chamber music recitals, significant competitions of national or international stature, or lecture-recitals. At least one of the recitals must include a chamber work. The three recitals will be graded by the student’s teacher and two performance faculty.
PERE ensemble assignments made by applied music teacher, adviser and ensemble directors.