The program of study leading to the Performer’s Certificate in Music is intended to provide a concentrated course of study in performance for outstanding musicians who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a university or music conservatory in the United States or an international equivalent. Under the guidance of artist-teachers, students study applied music, participate in chamber music, repertory/coaching (voice), and perform in a major ensemble.

The Performer’s Certificate is intended to be completed in one academic year (in consecutive fall and spring semesters). Nine credits are required in the Fall semester and three in the Spring, for a total of twelve credits. Credits earned in a certificate program may not be applied later to any degree program at the University of Connecticut.

The Music Performance Certificate program requires satisfactory completion of at least 12 credits, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Location

• Storrs Campus

Modality

• In Person

Requirements

Students in the program are required to take two semesters totaling eight credits of MUSI 5323 Applied Music and to present a non-credit public recital. Additional course requirements are discipline-specific, as listed below.

Certificate in Strings, Winds, or Percussion

Two semesters of MUSI 5305 Graduate Performing Ensemble and two semesters of MUSI 5324 Graduate Chamber Ensemble.

Certificate in Piano

Two semesters of MUSI 5300 Investigation of Special Topics and two semesters of MUSI 5324 Graduate Chamber Ensemble.

Certificate in Voice

Two semesters of MUSI 5305 Graduate Performing Ensemble or MUSI 5325 Opera Theater, and two semesters of MUSI 5300 Investigation of Special Topics.

Certificate in Conducting

Two semesters of MUSI 5305 Graduate Performing Ensemble and two semesters of MUSI 5331 Conducting Seminar.

Certificate in Jazz

Two semesters of MUSI 5305 Graduate Performing Ensemble or MUSI 5324 Graduate Chamber Ensemble, and two semesters of MUSI 5300 Investigation of Special Topics.

Learning Objectives

1. Work independently and make effective artistic judgments.
2. Work collaboratively in a performing ensemble.
3. Perform at a high level in their performing medium and complete a capstone recital.