Outline of Courses (except Opera):
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students must complete a minimum of 32 graduate credits in music with an average grade of a B- or above.
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
CREDITS |
| MUS 501.Music History and Research I* | 4 |
| MUS 502. Music History and Research II | 4 |
| MUS 521. Music Theory | 4 |
| Field of Specialization | 12 |
| Electives | 4 |
| MUS 599. Thesis** | 4 |
* Recommended to be taken within the first year of study.
For more information on majors and courses see the University Bulletin .
THESIS REQUIREMENTS
| -for instrumental or vocal performance majors: two recitals. |
| -for conducting majors: one substantial work with a major ensemble, and at least two additional performances. |
| -for composition majors: two substantial compositions. |
| -for music history and literature majors: a written thesis. |
(In addition, history majors must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one foreign language [German or one Romance language]. Piano proficiency must be demonstrated by the ability to play a Bach chorale. For more information on majors and courses visit the University Bulletin.
*The Opera concentration has a different set of requirements (see the Outline of the Opera concentration below).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Offered by the University in collaboration with the Tri-Cities Opera, this is generally a two-year program of professional training in preparation for an operatic career. Students must complete a minimum of 36 graduate credite hours in music with an average grade of at least a B- or above.
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
CREDITS |
| MUS 501. Music History and Research I* | 4 |
| MUS 521. Music Theory* | 4 |
| Studio Voice | 9 |
| Tri-Cities Opera Workshop | 9 |
| * Electives (Chosen from: German, French, Italian, English lyric diction; vocal literature; coaching; advanced musicianship; keyboard/piano; vocal pedagogy; stage movement; acting) | 6 |
| MUS 599. Thesis (one recital and one or more opera roles) | 4 |
| Stage Techniques for the singing actor) | 2 |
Offered by Binghamton University in collaboration with the Tri-Cities Opera Company, this is generally a two-year program of professional training in preparation for an operatic career. A minimum of 36 graduate credit hours in music with a grade of at least a B- must be completed. (In the two-year program, full-time students normally exceed the 36-hour minimum.)
MUS 599: Thesis
Requirements consist of:
| 1. A full recital, approximately one hour in length. |
| 2. Opera roles...(a) one leading role, |
| (b) two featured roles, or |
| (c) three or more supporting roles. |
Students applying for the Master of Music: Opera program should also fill out the audition application on the Tri-Cities Opera website. For more information on majors, minors, graduate programs and courses, visit the University Bulletin.
Graduate Information:
Professor Bruce Borton, Graduate Director
Email: bborton@binghamton.edu
Phone: 607-777-6109
