Specialist of Music in Performance, Winds & Percussion

Designed for students seeking intensive and specialized professional training focusing on performance and ensemble participation. Applicants must possess a master’s degree in music or its equivalent as well as substantial solo and ensemble repertoire.

Curriculum

The Specialist in Music: Wind & Percussion Performance requires a minimum of 30 credits. Coursework to include:

Private lessons
Ensemble participation
Music Education
Musicology
Music Theory
Conducting

Silent Advisor

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

Faculty


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.

Questions?