Instrumental Music Performance Certificate (13-14 Hour)

The Certificate in Instrumental Music Performance is intended as structured additional study for the Bachelor of Arts in Music and Instrumental Education majors. The certificate provides advanced performance skills in applied lessons, ensembles, and recitals, equipping students with a higher level of musicianship and musicality that will lead them to greater success in the global music industry. Students will study performance technique and pedagogy, instrumental literature, take part in ensembles, and give a full-length instrumental recital.

Guidelines for Admission

1) The student must audition at the same level of a music performance major.
2) The student must earn B grades or better in all applied lessons.

Courses in the Certification

Two (2) total semesters of one of the following:
MUAP 144 - Flute Credit(s): 2
MUAP 154 - Double Reed Credit(s): 2
MUAP 164 - Clarinet Credit(s): 2
MUAP 174 - Saxophone Credit(s): 1
MUAP 184 - Trumpet Credit(s): 2
MUAP 194 - French Horn Credit(s): 2
MUAP 214 - Trombone Credit(s): 2
MUAP 224 - Euphonium Credit(s): 2
MUAP 234 - Tuba Credit(s): 2
MUAP 239 - Guitar Credit(s): 2
MUAP 254 - Percussion Credit(s): 2
MUAP 289 - Double Bass / Electric Bass Credit(s): 2
Two (2) total semesters of one of the following:
MUAP 344 - Flute Credit(s): 2
MUAP 354 - Double Reed Credit(s): 2
MUAP 364 - Clarinet Credit(s): 2
MUAP 374 - Saxophone Credit(s): 1
MUAP 384 - Trumpet Credit(s): 2
MUAP 394 - French Horn Credit(s): 2
MUAP 414 - Trombone Credit(s): 2
MUAP 424 - Euphonium Credit(s): 2
MUAP 434 - Tuba Credit(s): 2
MUAP 439 - Guitar Credit(s): 2
MUAP 454 - Percussion Credit(s): 2
MUAP 489 - Double Bass / Electric Bass Credit(s): 2
MUAP 495 - Senior Recital Credit(s): 1-2
4 ensembles from the following:
MUEN 353 - Concert Jazz Band Credit(s): 1
MUEN 356 - Percussion Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUEN 368 - Chamber Ensemble Credit(s): 1
MUS 366 - Instrumental Pedagogy Credit(s): 2
MUS 354 - Instrumental Conducting and Literature I Credit(s): 2