Masters Degrees (Vocal Pedagogy)

The MA in Music by Research offers postgraduate opportunities to individuals who prefer to study independently rather than through classroom teaching, working under the close supervision of an expert in their field. This is a research degree, not a taught course programme, and applicants will need to have a clearly-focussed research proposal in their given area in order to be considered for admission to the research MA. Supervision and tutorial meetings are held on either a weekly or fortnightly basis throughout the academic year and by arrangement over the summer vacation. There is also an opportunity for all MA by Research students to interact with one another: the MA Research Forum. Meeting on Wednesday mornings, this is a discussion group that engages with common themes, such as issues of writing about music, while offering the opportunity for individual students to present aspects of their research topics to the larger group. Students are also encouraged to attend the weekly Research Seminar series (on Wednesday afternoons) where invited speakers, staff members and PhD students give presentations about their latest work, and there are opportunities to meet other postgraduate researchers.

Degree structure

The MA in Music by Research lasts one year for full-time study or two years for part-time study. Candidates may elect to apply to the MPhil/PhD programme subject to satisfactory completion of the MA by Research, though progression is not automatic. The submission of a final dissertation or portfolio of work is the product of a series of carefully-structured elements produced throughout the duration of the programme in conjunction with supervisory guidance.

Application process

Please include as part of your application a research proposal detailing your proposed topic and how you plan to investigate it. This should include a paragraph explaining the relevance of your research or professional experience to date and another explaining why you think your work has the potential to make a new contribution to your field of interest. In addition, please include a selective resource list (maximum length: one page) of significant items (e.g. scores, analyses, published texts such as articles, books and concert ephemera, internet and audio-visual resources, etc.) that you have consulted in exploring your topic and preparing your proposal.

The Department will assist you in matching your research interests to our supervisory expertise. Please note that acceptance into the MA by Research programme requires approval by your potential supervisor.

Research areas

-Analysis
-Contemporary Studies
-English Church Music
-Electroacoustic Composition
-Jazz and Improvised Music
-Professional Studies
-Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy
-Opera Studies
-Performance Practice

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A taught graduate degree program at the Faculty of Music was inaugurated in 1954. The Faculty of Music currently offers graduate degrees in 17 areas of concentration and fosters the institutional alliance of all areas of advanced music study. Graduate degrees are offered at both master's and doctoral levels in areas such as composition, ethnomusicology, music education, musicology, and performance. Graduates from all areas of the program occupy leading positions in music departments across Canada and around the world.

The Master ​of Music (MMus) degree in Music Performance is offered in 11 fields:
-Collaborative Piano
-Composition
-Conducting
-Historical Performance
-Instrumental
-Jazz
-Music Technology and Digital Media
-Opera
-Piano Pedagogy
-Vocal
-Vocal Pedagogy

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The Master of Music in Performance, Instrumental Conducting is designed for those who can demonstrate appropriate ability in conducting and who have had experience conducting church, school, and/or community programs. Candidates for the MM degree must hold an appropriate undergraduate degree in music.

Curriculum

Core modules:

• AIM 691 Research Seminar In Music
• CHO 541 Applied Choral Conducting I
• CHO 542 Applied Choral Conducting II
• CHO 543 Applied Choral Conducting III
• CHO 612 Concert Choir
• VOC 526 Choral Literature
• VOC 613 Advanced Choral Conducting

Conentration Electives:

Select three credits of concentration electives from the following

• VOC 516 French-German Diction
• VOC 591 Vocal Pedagogy
• MHL 654 History of Opera

Free Electives:

• Any 500-level course selected under advisement.

Recital Component:

• VOI 697 Recital

Please see the website for detailed information about these modules:

http://catalog.wcupa.edu/graduate/school-of-music/applied-music/performance-mm-conducting-concentration/

All degree requirements must be completed within six years. A single one-year extension may be granted for cause.

Further Study

Graduates have gone onto further their musical education at institutions including:

• Curtis Institute of Music
• Eastman School of Music
• Indiana University,
• The Juilliard School and others.

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The Master Of Music In Performance, Choral Conducting is designed for those who can demonstrate appropriate ability in conducting and who have had experience conducting church, school, and/or community programs. Candidates for the MM degree must hold an appropriate undergraduate degree in music.

Curriculum

Core modules:

• VOI 526 (2) Survey of Choral Literature
• VOC 613 (2) Advanced Choral Conducting
• CHO 541 (3) Advanced Level Lessons
• CHO 542 (3) Advanced Level Lessons
• CHO 543 (3) Advanced Level Lessons
• CHO 612 (1) Concert Choir
• AIM 691 (2) Research Seminar

Concentration electives selected from:

• VOC 515 (2) English-Italian Diction
• VOC 516 (3) French German Diction
• VOC 591 (3) Vocal Pedagogy
• MHL 654 (3) History of Opera

Free electives:

• 3 credits of any 500 level course(s) selected under advisement

Recital component:

• VOC 697 (2) Recital

For more detailed information about these modules, please visit the website:

http://catalog.wcupa.edu/graduate/school-of-music/applied-music/#coursestext

Further Study

Graduates have gone onto further their musical education at institutions including:

• Curtis Institute of Music
• Eastman School of Music
• Indiana University,
• The Juilliard School and others.

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The Master Of Music In Performance, Voice is designed for those who can demonstrate appropriate performing ability and possess an appropriate undergraduate degree. If the degree is in an area other than the area of intended graduate study, no more than twelve hours of remediation will be required in vocal-related studies (diction, voice lessons, etc.).

All degree requirements must be completed within six years. A single one-year extension may be granted for cause.

Curriculum

Core modules:

• 3 credits in music history (MHL) 1
• 3 credits in music theory (MTC) 2

• VOI 541 Advanced Voice Private Lesson
• VOI 542 Advanced Voice Private Lesson
• VOI 543 Advanced Voice Private Lessons
• VOC 524 Musico-Dramatic Productions

Electives (4-6 credits) :

• VOC 511 Master Class Voice: Baroque Period
• VOC 512 Master Class Voice: German Lied
• VOC 513 Master Class Voice: French Melodie
• VOC 514 Master Class Voice: 20th Century Art Song
• VOC 516 French-German Diction
• VOC 526 Choral Literature
• VOC 529 Vocal Literature
• VOC 591 Vocal Pedagogy
• MHL 654 History of Opera

• Any 500-level courses selected under advisement.

Recital component:

• VOI 697 Recital

Completion of a comprehensive exit examination is required.

Please visit the website for detailed information about these modules:

http://catalog.wcupa.edu/graduate/school-of-music/applied-music/#coursestext

Further Study

Graduates have gone onto further their musical education at institutions including:

• Curtis Institute of Music
• Eastman School of Music
• Indiana University,
• The Juilliard School and others.

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This new taught programme will develop pedagogical skills in a context in which students can draw upon and deepen their existing practical experience as instrumental/vocal teachers. It can be undertaken as a full 180-credit MA, or as a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate.

Students will develop theoretical and practical understanding of instrumental teaching, research skills and strategies for reflective practice: skills enhancing employability and capability.

The course is led by Dr Elizabeth Haddon LRSM. Her work on instrumental pedagogy has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals and she has presented at international music education conferences.

In addition to her work at the University of York as Research Fellow and piano teacher she also has considerable experience in private studio instrumental teaching.

Course structure

Students will participate in seminars and in practical sessions in which they will have the opportunity to teach others and to receive feedback on their teaching skills.

They will have regular meetings with the programme leader to discuss their progress and to plan and prepare work for assessment, which will include both written and practical work, with a final submission consisting of either an extended essay or a portfolio of lessons plus commentaries.

Students will have opportunities to engage in the many ensemble and performance activities on offer in this vibrant music department.

Employment outcomes

The academic qualification and experience gained through this programme will enhance employability in a competitive field. The programme develops skills vital for engaging in successful private studio or institutional teaching contexts.

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This new taught programme will develop pedagogical skills in a context in which students can draw upon and deepen their existing practical experience as instrumental/vocal teachers. It can be undertaken as a full 180-credit MA, or as a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate.

Students will develop theoretical and practical understanding of instrumental teaching, research skills and strategies for reflective practice: skills enhancing employability and capability.

The course is led by Dr Elizabeth Haddon LRSM. Her work on instrumental pedagogy has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals and she has presented at international music education conferences.

In addition to her work at the University of York as Research Fellow and piano teacher she also has considerable experience in private studio instrumental teaching.

Course structure

Students will participate in seminars and in practical sessions in which they will have the opportunity to teach others and to receive feedback on their teaching skills.

They will have regular meetings with the programme leader to discuss their progress and to plan and prepare work for assessment, which will include both written and practical work, with a final submission consisting of either an extended essay or a portfolio of lessons plus commentaries.

Students will have opportunities to engage in the many ensemble and performance activities on offer in this vibrant music department.

Employment outcomes

The academic qualification and experience gained through this programme will enhance employability in a competitive field. The programme develops skills vital for engaging in successful private studio or institutional teaching contexts.

Read less

This new taught programme will develop pedagogical skills in a context in which students can draw upon and deepen their existing practical experience as instrumental/vocal teachers. It can be undertaken as a full 180-credit MA, or as a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate.

Students will develop theoretical and practical understanding of instrumental teaching, research skills and strategies for reflective practice: skills enhancing employability and capability.

The course is led by Dr Elizabeth Haddon LRSM. Her work on instrumental pedagogy has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals and she has presented at international music education conferences.

In addition to her work at the University of York as Research Fellow and piano teacher she also has considerable experience in private studio instrumental teaching.

Course structure

Students will participate in seminars and in practical sessions in which they will have the opportunity to teach others and to receive feedback on their teaching skills.

They will have regular meetings with the programme leader to discuss their progress and to plan and prepare work for assessment, which will include both written and practical work, with a final submission consisting of either an extended essay or a portfolio of lessons plus commentaries.

Students will have opportunities to engage in the many ensemble and performance activities on offer in this vibrant music department.

Employment outcomes

The academic qualification and experience gained through this programme will enhance employability in a competitive field. The programme develops skills vital for engaging in successful private studio or institutional teaching contexts.

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The MA in Music Education and Performance is designed for any student wishing to pursue an active career as both a professional musician and a teacher or educator. It aims to equip you with the necessary musical skills, insight and experience required by the contemporary profession in its widest sense, with a focus on the musician in educational settings, from instrumental and/or vocal teaching to workshop leading.

Visit the website: http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/music/ma-music-education-and-performance

This programme can be taken on a full-time basis for one year or a part-time basis over two years.

Programme Content

- Compulsory 'core' modules designed to develop your individual technical and interpretative skills in your principal study discipline through one-to-one and group tuition.
- A wide range of departmental and cross-department solo, small group/chamber music, and large ensemble activities, to develop a range of artistic and related skills relevant to your professional aspirations.
- An intensive research module in pedagogy which provides a foundation for Masters level critical thinking to underpin all aspects of the programme.
- You will also choose two out of three pedagogy-related 'Specialist Options,' through which you will be able to develop and explore pedagogical principles and practice in depth, enabling you to develop your teaching skills, understand and explore the philosophy of practice, and enhance your employability prospects within the profession.

Progression Routes

The programme enables graduates to pursue a professional career in music as instrumentalists, vocalists or composers. On completion of the award you will have developed a secure artistic personality and consolidated a range of performance, teaching and leadership skills. As an emerging teacher-artist you will have created music in a variety of settings, with a range of participants of different abilities, and in relation to a range of audiences. You will also have gained an understanding of the role of the musician in the contemporary education infrastructure. Through your practice in music performance, teaching and learning you will develop collaborative and entrepreneurial skills in support of a professional career.

PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICE FACILITIES

- 100-seat Peacock Room
- 100-seat Theatre Studio, with sprung dance floor
- Elegant Stuart & Mackerras Rooms for chamber music
- 80+ practice rooms
- Dedicated suites for Brass, Composition, Early Music, Harp Jazz and Percussion

THE FACULTY OF MUSIC

Located within the beautiful Wren-designed King Charles Court at the Old Royal Naval College, Trinity Laban richly deserves its international reputation as one of the premier institutions in the United Kingdom for the study of music.

The Faculty of Music is celebrated for its fine facilities, which include state-of-the-art practice rooms equipped with superb pianos, the outstanding Jerwood Library of the Performing Arts and the magnificent concert halls in nearby Blackheath.

We have long been acknowledged for fostering and promoting a caring and supportive environment in which our students can flourish and we are particularly proud of the high profile of our professorial staff, who work as acclaimed soloists or belong to top London orchestras and opera companies.

The beautiful site set alongside the River Thames and Greenwich Park, the highly distinguished and talented professorial staff and our innovative and comprehensive course provision make Trinity Laban's Faculty of Music the natural choice for all who seek the best in professional music performance training.

How to apply: http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/music-applications

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This innovative programme seeks to develop flexible and creative musicians who can make a real impact in schools and other educational settings. It attracts graduate musicians from diverse musical backgrounds and turns them into confident classroom practitioners and music leaders.

The collaboration between the University of Greenwich and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance combines a long tradition of teacher education at the university with the expertise of one of the country's leading conservatoires.

There have been various attempts in recent years to make more coherent provision for young people's music education and the key to success is effective collaboration between different partners as well as teachers/leaders who understand young people's own interests, passions and motivations. The PGCE programme aims to develop the student teacher's subject knowledge, musicianship and teaching skills as a preparation for teaching music in a wide variety of educational contexts.

The programme comprises two elements: subject and professional training (60 days at the Avery Hill Campus or Trinity Laban in Greenwich) and school-based experience (120 days). The latter is spent mainly in two contrasting secondary schools although a small number of days during term 2 are spent working in alternative music education contexts.

Both the postgraduate and professional certificate enable students to gain an academic qualification (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The aims of the programme are:

- To develop breadth and depth in subject knowledge and musicianship

- To promote an openness to the values of all musics

- To develop a critical attitude to different pedagogies and the statutory curriculum.

Visit the website http://www2.gre.ac.uk/study/courses/pg/seced/music

Education - Secondary

Our secondary education programme is for students who want to train to teach young people in secondary schools. The programme is a mixture of learning at the university together with periods of practical teaching experience in our partner schools and colleges.

What you'll study

Full time
- Year 1:
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Professional e-Portfolio (Level 6) (15 credits)
Professional Studies and School-Based Research (Level 6) (45 credits)
School Experience A (15 credits)
School Experience B (15) (15 credits)
Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy 1 (30 credits)
Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy 2 (30 credits)

Fees and finance

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Assessment

Written assignments and observation of teaching in relation to the Teachers' Standards. The postgraduate certificate offers an opportunity for Masters level credits to be gained through submission of appropriate assignments.

Professional recognition

Qualified Teacher Status.

Career options

The majority of our graduates become secondary music teachers, although there are opportunities to work as an instrumental/vocal teacher or as a workshop leader.

Find out about the teaching and learning outcomes here - http://www2.gre.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/644414/Prof-GCE-and-Prof-Cert-in-Lifelong-Learning.pdf

Find out how to apply here - http://www2.gre.ac.uk/study/apply

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• A letter of intent written by the applicant expressing professional goals as applied to the program.
• Submission of two letters of recommendation, using the required recommendation form.
• All Performance applicants must audition. For details, please go the auditions area of the Crane School of Music website (http://www.potsdam.edu/academics/Crane/admissions).

E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 315-267-2165

Visit http://www.potsdam.edu/graduate to view the full application checklist and online application.

The Master of Music in Performance is designed to develop student musicianship and technical expertise through individual study, and through solo, ensemble, and chamber performance opportunities, all under the direction of faculty artists. Music Perfor- mance students can complete their program in three or more semesters during the academic year. Majors include voice, harp, and guitar, along with traditional instruments in the brass, woodwind, string and percussion families. Program start dates: Summer, Fall, Spring.

Required Program Courses

Minimum of 30 credit hours
MUCH 611, Introduction to Graduate Studies
MUCP 640, Literature and Pedagogy
MUCP 681, Chamber Music or MUCP 618, Vocal Coaching
MUCS 630, Performance Concentration
MUCP XXX, Performance Elective
MUCX XXX, Non-Performance Elective

Music Theory and Music History/Literature Electives: 9 credits

Testimonials

“The Crane School of Music is a unique community. It provides a focused and serious environment to grow as an artist while remaining extremely supportive. It was an ideal place for me to develop musically while forging lifelong professional relationships.” —Christopher Still ’93

“Crane provides the full package for students by offering degree programs in just about every area of the music world. There are ample opportunities to perform weekly in a great atmosphere. Performing is fully supported by a wonderful staff of teachers. Crane really prepares you to be successful.” —Mark Sophia ’12

“The degree programs at Crane provide a full and rich education in music and the liberal arts. I’m convinced this balanced and thorough curriculum laid the groundwork for the success I’m now enjoying in my life and career.” —Richard Regan ’91

Uniqueness of Program

Making music is at the heart of every Crane degree program. Our philosophy is that all our students are first and foremost musicians. The Crane School of Music was founded in 1886 and was one of the first institutions in the country to have program dedicated to preparing specialists in teaching music in the public schools. Crane is proud to have many of the finest music educators, scholars and performers in the United States as members of the faculty, all working to make Crane a vital, innovative and exciting place.

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The Teaching Musician is a postgraduate programme, developed to support and recognise the skills of musicians working in music education. It is designed as a professional development programme for musicians working in the UK and beyond in any educational setting: from instrumental and vocal teachers to community music practitioners.

Visit the website: http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/music/teaching-musician-postgraduate-certificatediploma

Programme detail

The Teaching Musician will broaden and deepen your understanding of current learning models and core pedagogy, while supporting you to refine your practical skills through weekend workshops and inspiring work placements. It can be completed in a series of study blocks, leading to Certificate, Diploma or MA qualifications.

Purpose

The programme is for experienced music leaders, teachers, community musicians, animateurs, and others working in learning or participatory settings, within the UK or internationally. Primarily a distance learning programme, it is designed for practitioners looking for a sustained training programme that offers the flexibility to be completed alongside a professional career. The programme offers opportunities to reflect, engage with theory and research, and develop new skills within a community of other practitioners.

Format and assessment

- Four weekends of seminars and practical workshops (Certificate)
- Ongoing distance learning that supports you to reflect on your professional practice
- Work placements, action research and mentoring
- Additional taught modules for PGDip/MA delivered in April 2017
- Active engagement with other students, sharing ideas, skills and approaches through our online Virtual Learning Environment
- Teaching, support and mentoring from expert staff
- Written and practical assessments

Please note that this qualification does not offer QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICE FACILITIES

- 100-seat Peacock Room
- 100-seat Theatre Studio, with sprung dance floor
- Elegant Stuart & Mackerras Rooms for chamber music
- 80+ practice rooms
- Dedicated suites for Brass, Composition, Early Music, Harp Jazz and Percussion

THE FACULTY OF MUSIC

Located within the beautiful Wren-designed King Charles Court at the Old Royal Naval College, Trinity Laban richly deserves its international reputation as one of the premier institutions in the United Kingdom for the study of music.

The Faculty of Music is celebrated for its fine facilities, which include state-of-the-art practice rooms equipped with superb pianos, the outstanding Jerwood Library of the Performing Arts and the magnificent concert halls in nearby Blackheath.

We have long been acknowledged for fostering and promoting a caring and supportive environment in which our students can flourish and we are particularly proud of the high profile of our professorial staff, who work as acclaimed soloists or belong to top London orchestras and opera companies.

The beautiful site set alongside the River Thames and Greenwich Park, the highly distinguished and talented professorial staff and our innovative and comprehensive course provision make Trinity Laban's Faculty of Music the natural choice for all who seek the best in professional music performance training.

How to apply: http://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/music-applications

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