Master of Music in Performance, Strings
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: Strings requires a minimum of 30 credits. Coursework to include:
Private lessons
Ensemble participation
String Quartet (for violin, viola, cello) or Orchestral Repertory (for double bass)
Non-Performance SMTD electives
Final Project:
Final recital
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Faculty
Danielle Belen
Aaron Berofsky
Eric Chin
Caroline Coade
Christian Colberg
Amir Eldan
David Halen
Zola Hightower
Fabiola Kim
Yeonjin Kim
Yolanda Kondonassis
Pei-Ling Lin
Joseph Maile
Jeremiah Shaw
Nicholas Walker
Megan Yip
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.
Orchestras
SMTD orchestras offer numerous concerts each season, performing notable works in the symphonic repertoire as well as abundant newly commissioned works.
