Skip to main content

Choose one of four different tracks in Fredonia’s M.M. in Music Performance degree:

  • Instrumental — 30 credits
  • Conducting — 30–38 credits
  • Voice — 34 credits
  • Collaborative Piano — 40 credits

Admission Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA 3.0
  • Online application
  • Audition
  • Résumé
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Undergraduate transcripts

Background Preparation

  • Bachelor’s degree equivalent to the Bachelor of Music in Performance
  • A successful audition

Enrolling in a graduate education degree at Fredonia will give you the opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge. Studying with engaged faculty and participating in applied learning experiences prepare you to meet challenges and be successful in your profession. This degree plan map provides a sample pathway to graduation, and it can be used as a guide and a checklist for degree requirements. For complete information about this program, please consult the university catalog at: www.fredonia.edu/catalog

Sample Degree Plan

First Semester

Course Title Credits
MUS 521 Music Bibliography 3
MUS 592 Studio Instruction 3
MUS 5xx History or Theory 3
TOTAL 9

Second Semester

Course Title Credits
MUS 624 Analytic Techniques 3
MUS 593 Studio Instruction 3
MUS 6xx History or Theory 3
TOTAL 9

Third Semester

Course Title Credits
MUS 6XX History or Theory Elective 3
MUS 692 Studio Instruction 3
MUS 6xx Electives in supporting areas 3
TOTAL 9

Fourth Semester

Course Title Credits
MUS 693 Studio Instruction 3
Recital 0
Comprehensive Oral Exam 0
TOTAL 3

GRAND TOTAL: 30

This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

About This Program

Music Performance

Dr. Sarah Hamilton

  • Graduate Studies Office State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

Take the next step

Request Info Visit Apply