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Performance – M.M.

The Master of Music degree in Performance from Kent State University is designed to prepare the student for professional music activities, including solo performance, orchestral playing, ensemble playing, collaborative performance, studio teaching; as well as doctoral study.

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Duration

1 year

Starting Date

January, June, August

Tuition Fee

$ 17,982 per full

Location

Kent, United States

About the program

The Performance program from Kent State University emphasizes development of skills, knowledge and background in the following areas: literature and repertoire, performance skills, practice skills, interpretation and expression, performance pedagogy, historical performance practices, music history and music theory.

The Performance major includes the following optional concentrations:

The Chamber Music concentration is for intensive coaching and performance of string quartet literature.
The Collaborative Piano concentration provides focused study on performance, chamber music, accompanying and literature.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Recognize, identify, interpret and perform representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.
Apply advanced performing skills in solo and ensemble settings, including tone production, accuracy, intonation, instrumental/vocal technique, musicality/expression, vocal language and diction and stage presence/presentation.
Discuss, utilize and achieve high-quality results from efficient and effective practice techniques, including time management, achievable goals and use of appropriate technical skills, musical expression skills and focused work ethic.
Have an enhanced understanding of interpretation and expression in music.
Identify, explain and utilize performance pedagogy appropriate to the specific area of study.
Identify, associate, differentiate and utilize performance practices appropriate to the literature of the various stylistic periods.
Utilize and discuss score study of literature performed and also representative literature from various historical periods and composers.