Vocal Performance as a Related Field

For DMA or Ph.D. Students in the College of Music:  

Graduate students pursuing a DMA or Ph.D. in the College of Music may do their related field in vocal performance, pending a successful audition and faculty studio space. Interested students may audition either in-person or by video submission. Audition repertoire should be three pieces in the classical style, with at least one piece in English and at least piece one in a language other than English.   

Twelve hours, including 6 hours of applied lessons (at the MUAC or MUAM level) and other courses in vocal literature and vocal pedagogy, are required. There is generally no required recital but a regular jury will be taken for every semester of applied vocal study, and the related field professor may require a recital.  Refer to the College of Music Graduate Handbook. 

For MM Students: 

Graduate students pursuing an MM may do their related field in vocal performance, pending a successful audition and faculty studio space.  Interested students may audition either in-person or by video submission. Audition repertoire should be three pieces in the classical style, with at least one piece in English and at least piece one in a language other than English.   

Nine hours, including 6 hours of applied lessons (at the MUAC or MUAM level) and a course in vocal literature or vocal pedagogy, are required. There is generally no required recital but a regular jury will be taken for every semester of applied vocal study, and the related field professor may require a recital.  Refer to the College of Music Graduate Handbook.