HELP 2009-2010 University Catalog Vocal Performance Artist Graduate Certificate Print-Friendly Page

Banner Code: AR-CERG-ACVP

Performing Arts Building, Room A417
Phone: 703-993-1380
Web: gmu.edu/departments/music

Faculty

James Gardner, Chair

Professors: Camphouse, Carroll, Engebretson, J. Gardner (chair), Maiello, Miller, Monson (associate chair), Smith

Term professor: Balakerskaia, Hearden, Johonnott, Lapple

Associate professors: Billingham, T. Owens

Term associate professors: Casagrande, Ker-Hackleman, Rendler

Assistant professors: Bergman, Guessford, Nickens, Novak, Robinson

Adjunct Faculty: Beach, Beckwith, Behrend, Berkshire-Brown, Berger, Conlon, Crabill, East, Gerber, Haroutounian, Healey, Hughes, Kilkenny, McCarthy, M. Owens, Parrell,  Rittenhouse, Roberts, Snitzler, Stephansky, Sternbach, Taylor, von Villas, Watters, Wenner

The certificate is a specialized, graduate-level program for advanced musicians who desire to further develop and refine their performance art. The certificate program is a two-year course of study requiring at least two consecutive semesters of residence. A total of 32 credits is required. Advisor’s approval is required for each semester’s enrollment.

Admission Requirements

• An artist certificate application and current résumé
• A bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent (as evaluated by the Music Department Admissions Committee)
• Transcripts from previous educational institutions
• One-page written statement of student’s goals and interest in the program
• Two letters of recommendation
• A CD (preferred), audiocassette, or videotape of a live performance of solo works from the standard repertory.

Applicants must perform an audition recital and be interviewed on the Mason Campus. Applicants will be notified of the date and time of the audition and interview.