Master of Music in Performance, Multiple Winds

Designed for students seeking intensive study on primary and secondary instruments with a major artist-teacher and performance experience to develop into a highly qualified professional musician. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in music or its equivalent as well as substantial solo and ensemble repertoire.

Curriculum

The Master of Music in Multiple Wind Instruments requires a minimum of 31 credits. Coursework to include:

Private lessons on primary instrument
Private lessons on secondary instrument(s)
Ensemble participation
Small Brass, Percussion, or Woodwind Ensemble
Non-Performance SMTD electives

Silent Advisor

Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.

Faculty


Michael Gould

Professor of Music; Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Percussion

David Jackson

Professor of Music
Brass Chamber Music Coordinator, Trombone

Doug Perkins

Associate Professor of Music; Director of Percussion
Percussion

Amy Porter

Chair of Winds & Percussion and Professor of Music
Flute

Performance Opportunities

From large ensembles in celebrated concert halls to chamber groups in intimate recital spaces, performance opportunities across all disciplines abound, with nearly 900 student performances each academic year. Whether your focus is on early, classical, or contemporary music, whether your passion is for jazz, electronic, or world music, there is an ensemble—or in many cases, multiple ensembles—to suit your interests.

Bands

Bands & Wind Ensembles

With several large ensembles to choose from, wind and percussion students can explore a range of opportunities for immersive performance experiences.

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