Skip to main content

Search NYU Steinhardt

Curriculum

MM, Vocal Performance: Classical Voice

Application Extended: Still Accepting Applications

36 Total Credits Required

A minimum of thirty-six (36) credits is required for the completion of a Master of Music in Vocal Performance. These credits must be earned at the 2000-level, and any classes taken at the 0000 or 1000- level are considered remedial and will not count toward the degree. The recommended time for the completion of this degree is four semesters. However, it is possible to complete in three semesters if the student has no remedial requirements. Also available is the Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy.

Requirements

30 Credits

Vocal Performance Core
MPAVP-GE 2111 taken for a total of 10 credits
MPAVP-GE 2111
MPAVP-GE 2112
MPAVP-GE 2141
MPAVP-GE 2142
Classical Voice Specialization
MPAVP-GE 22xx taken 3 times for 1 credit each for a total of 3 credits.
MPAVP-GE 22xx
Opera Workshop
1 Credit
Graduate Diction - 2 credits
Students choose 2 courses from the list below:
Terminal Experience
MPAVP-GE 2121

Electives

6 Credits

Dance Electives - 2 credits
Students choose 2 dance courses from the list below or other dance courses by advisement.
MPAVP-GE 2123
MPAVP-GE 2125
MPAVP-GE 2126
1 Credit
MPAVP-GE 2127
MPADE-GE 2025
Other Electives - 4 credits
Choose additional electives by advisement.

Placement Exams

  • Music Theory and Aural Comprehension
  • Music History

Placement exams are given before the start of the first semester. For each exam, or part of an exam, that you do not pass you will be assigned an undergraduate course. Any undergraduate review courses you are required to take do not count toward the 32 points required for the degree.

Registration for Private Voice Instruction is required for each semester that you are enrolled on a full-time basis (12 credits or more). A minimum of three semesters is required for the degree.

Voice Jury

At the end of two semesters of private voice study you are required to perform a voice jury. You must prepare a minimum of six (6) songs and must demonstrate that you are making vocal progress and are covering sufficient repertoire to enable you to prepare your Master’s Recital.

Note: Vocal Performance majors must provide their own accompanists for lessons, juries, and recitals. Accompanists can be found through the program, and there are often accompanists already associated with particular voice studios.

Minimum Grade Requirement

Students must earn a minimum of a B in any MPAVP-GE course in order for the credits for that course to count toward the degree.

Take the Next Step

Advance your personal and professional journey – apply to join our community of students.

Apply Now