Designed for students seeking intensive and specialized professional training in chamber music. Applicants must possess a master’s degree in music or its equivalent, along with substantial solo and ensemble repertoire.

Curriculum

The Specialist in Music in Chamber Music requires a minimum of 30 credits. Coursework to include:

• Private lessons
• Ensemble participation
• Non-performance SMTD electives

Final Project

Two full ensemble chamber music performances (minimum 70 minutes of music each) featuring a variety of chamber music showing programmatic & stylistic depth & breadth.

Audition & Interview Dates

For requirement details, please see the Degree Requirements and Term-by-Term Layout for Current Students.

How To Apply

Applicants must:

• Apply to U-M via the SMTD Graduate Application by December 1
• Submit an SMTD Artistic Profile by December 1 for a live audition
• Have all supplemental materials sent to SMTD

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Please send inquiries regarding the SMTD application process to SMTD.admissions@umich.edu. To learn more about SMTD, sign up for an Information Session.