With a distinguished faculty composed of recognized experts in their field in teaching, research and performance, the School of Music offers a rigorous, yet nurturing curriculum that is tailored to today's world of music and the arts. The Artist Certificates are offered as an educational channel to meet the intellectual and career needs of qualified students. It is a comprehensive and advanced program of study in Piano that prepares students for a strong career in performance.
Program Requirements
Graduate certificates may be pursued independently or in conjunction with a graduate degree program. Please see the University Catalog for complete information on program requirements and policies. Additional specifications may apply.
In addition to standard application materials, applicants must submit a recording and perform a audition recital.
Certificate Requirements (32 credits)
Studies in Performance (17 credits)
- 12 credits from the following:
- MUSI 721 - Applied Music Credits: 2-3
- MUSI 722 - Applied Music in Keyboard Credits: 2-3 (over four semesters)
- Two credits of MUSI 592 - Topics in Music Credits: 1-6
- Three credits of MUSI 790 - Graduate Recital Credits: 1 (two semesters of solo recital and one semester of chamber recital)
Support Studies in Literature and Pedagogy (8 credits)
- One of the following:
- One of the following:
Support Studies in Accompanying or Ensemble plus Electives (7 credits)
- Option A (Accompanying)
- MUSI 571 - Techniques of Accompanying I Credits: 1
- MUSI 685 - Graduate Chamber Ensemble Credits: 1
- Five credits of 500 - 700 level MUSI electives
- Option B (Ensemble)
- One credit of 500 - 700 level MUSI electives
Note: One of MUSI 682, MUSI 683, MUSI 685, MUSI 687 or MUSI 689 must be taken twice.
Opportunities
Our students participate in established ensembles and take coursework taught by world-renowned faculty. At Mason, we present many concerts on campus in our Center for the Arts and the Hylton Performing Arts Center, and often allow students the chance to take center stage as soloists and spotlight artists. Many of our Artist Certificate students have the chance to work with our Mason Community Arts Academy, a community arts school that is affiliated with the university. Given our location near Washington, D.C., our students are immersed in a rich and diverse cultural setting, which allows for a wide range of educational and performance opportunities.