Master of Music in Performance

Three graduate students for the master of music in performance

Master of Music in Performance

 

The University of Delaware’s vibrant music community provides a challenging and supportive environment emphasizing musical growth, entrepreneurship, innovation, and scholastic rigor. Through study with our distinguished faculty, graduate students in the School of Music acquire the necessary skills for success in their chosen career path. Our graduate students excel in the highly competitive field of music and have been successful in attaining important positions within the profession.
 

Funding​

Competitive graduate assistantships, teaching assistantships, fellowships and scholarships are available. Fellowship and assistantship students are engaged in practical teaching and administrative experiences with faculty mentorship, which are designed to prepare them for diverse 21st-century careers in the music industry.
 

Courses

All students take the following courses:

  • Studies in Music History 

  • Materials and Methods of Research 

  • Advanced Analysis and Interpretation (Music Theory)

  • Artistic Innovations 

  • Advanced Private Study (4 semesters)

  • Master’s Performance (Recital)

  • Pedagogy

  • Electives 

Additional courses are required for each area of specialization. Please see the catalog for full details.

Performance (Voice) 

Performance (Instrumental- Non-Keyboard) 

Performance (Instrumental- Keyboard)