Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Arts and Letters

Kitt School of Music

Music Performance, Graduate Certificate


Academic Information

This postbaccalaureate program of study is designed for students who wish to focus on an applied curriculum in order to enhance their individual performance skills. According to Graduate College policy, students may pursue certificate programs before or after work on a master’s degree. This flexible curriculum allows students to customize much of the coursework to meet their individual performance goals.
 

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College of Arts and Letters

Kitt School of Music

Music Performance, Graduate Certificate


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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Music Performance?

The School of Music strives to produce well-rounded musicians equipped to become successful teachers, accomplished performers, composers, and scholars in the competitive environment of the music profession. This 18-credit graduate certificate in music performance is especially designed for post-baccalaureate students who wish to focus on an applied instrumental or vocal curriculum in order to enhance their individual performance skills. The certificate is an excellent choice for students who wish one year of concentrated study in their performance area before pursuing a graduate degree.

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Kitt School of Music

Music Performance, Graduate Certificate


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College of Arts and Letters

Kitt School of Music

Music Performance, Graduate Certificate


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Additional Admission Requirements

Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Graduate Certificate in Performance is to prepare post-baccalaureate students as advanced performers on their principal instrument or voice. Essential skills as solo, chamber, and ensemble musicians are refined through immersive study representing diverse repertoire and literature. Students are prepared to further study at the master's degree and or professional level upon completion of the degree program.


Student Learning Outcomes


InstrumentalVocal

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College of Arts and Letters

Kitt School of Music

Music Performance, Graduate Certificate


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Kitt School of Music

Music Performance, Graduate Certificate


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