Master of Music in Performance, Percussion
Application deadlines are specific to degree programs. See our Graduate Admissions page for a list of all deadlines.
Designed for students seeking intensive study 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. Students may elect to pursue a double-major in Performance &; Chamber Music, which may be completed in two years.
Curriculum
The Master of Music in Performance: Wind & Percussion Instruments requires a minimum of 31 credits. Coursework to include:
Private lessons
Ensemble participation
Non-Performance SMTD electives
Small Brass, Percussion, or Woodwind Ensemble
Final Project:
Final recital
Courses
SMTD offers a wide variety of courses across all disciplines.
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Faculty
Ian Antonio
Chad Burrow
Jeremy Epp
Daniel Gilbert
David Jackson
Bryan Kennedy
Nancy Ambrose King
Jeffrey Lyman
Timothy McAllister
Doug Perkins
Amy Porter
Thomas Sherwood
Robert Sullivan
Adam Unsworth
Nancy Zeltsman
David Zerkel
Performance Opportunities
Questions?
Application for 2023-2024 Due December 1
Cost, Scholarships & Financial Aid
We are committed to admitting the most talented and promising performing artists and scholars, regardless of financial means.