Master of Music in Performance, Winds & Percussion
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
Silent Advisor
Degree requirements and term-by-term layout for current students.
Faculty
Ian Antonio
Chad Burrow
Jeremy Epp
Daniel Gilbert
Michael Gould
David Jackson
Nancy Ambrose King
Jeffrey Lyman
Timothy McAllister
Doug Perkins
Amy Porter
Thomas Sherwood
Scott Strong
Robert Sullivan
Ben Wulfman
Nancy Zeltsman
David Zerkel
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 & Wind Ensembles
With several large ensembles to choose from, wind and percussion students can explore a range of opportunities for immersive performance experiences.
