Music Performance Certificate
Certificate programs in music are designed for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree or the international equivalent. These are non-degree programs; students do not earn a formal award from Judson University. Rather, students are prepared to go into graduate studies in music.
This certificate program is designed for individuals looking for intensive music performance study both as a soloist and an ensemble musician in order to enhance their employment opportunities or prepare for graduate studies. Both a 1-year and a 2-year program are available.
Important Notes
- This is a non-degree program; students do not earn a formal award from Judson University. Rather, students are prepared to go into graduate studies in music.
- Prospective certificate students are expected to have an undergraduate degree or the international equivalent. In the absence of a degree, a candidate must demonstrate advanced performance skills and/or extensive teaching experience at the level generally expected of an applicant for graduate study in music performance.
- International students are required to submit a TOEFL score to be admitted to the program. The minimum score is TOEFL IBT 61. The Music Department may choose to admit applicants whose TOEFL scores are below the required score. In such cases, the applicants may be required to complete additional English requirements.
- Students may choose a 1-year or a 2-year track.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Private Instruction | 4-8 | |
| First Year -- Complete four hours from the following: | ||
| Priv Voice Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Piano Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Organ Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Guitar Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Flute Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Oboe Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Clarinet Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Bassoon Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Saxophone Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Horn Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Trumpet Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Trombone Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Tuba/Euphon Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Percuss Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Violin Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Viola Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Cello Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Bass Instr., Credit | ||
| Second Year -- Complete four hours from the following: | ||
| Priv Voice Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Piano Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Organ Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Guitar Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Flute Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Oboe Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Clarinet Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Bassoon Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Saxophone Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Horn Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Trumpet Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Trombone Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Tuba/Euphon Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Percuss Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Violin Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Viola Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Cello Instr., Credit | ||
| Priv Bass Instr., Credit | ||
| Apprenticeship | 4-8 | |
| First Year -- Complete the following: | ||
| Professional Apprenticeship I | ||
| Professional Apprenticeship II | ||
| Second Year -- Complete the following: | ||
| Professional Apprenticeship III | ||
| Professional Apprenticeship IV | ||
| Forum | 2 | |
| Performance Forum I | ||
| Performance Forum II | ||
| Recital 1 | 2-4 | |
| Half Hour Recital | ||
| Ensemble Participation | 2-4 | |
| Students should enroll in two of the following each semester: | ||
| Chamber Music Ensemble | ||
| Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| University Choir | ||
| Improvisation 2 | ||
| Theory | 6 | |
| These courses are required for international students only. | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
or MUS153 | Ear Training/Sight Singing I | |
| Practicum | 0-3 | |
| These courses are required for Second Year students only | ||
| Practicum in Music/Church Music | ||
| Senior Music Business Project | ||
| Professional Practice | 0-3 | |
| These courses are required for Second Year students only: | ||
| Fundamentals of Conducting | ||
| Choose one of the following: | ||
MUS101-418 Private Music Instruction in Secondary Area | ||
| Improvisation (only if not used to fulfill ensemble requirement above) | ||
| Music Electives | 4-10 | |
| First Year students should complete four hours of Music electives; Second Year students should complete a total of 10 hours 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 24-48 | |
- 1
Students should register for MUS499E Half Hour Recital (1-2 c.h.) for 1 credit hour each semester they attend.
- 2
Students completing the program online should take MUS333 Improvisation (1 c.h.) in lieu of an ensemble.
- 3
Students may use any Music course to meet the elective requirement except private lessons. Courses may not duplicate with other certificate requirements.
Preparatory Certificate in Music Performance (Two-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Degree Audit, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| MUS151 or MUS251 |
Music Theory I or Music Theory III |
3 |
| MUS499E | Half Hour Recital | 1 |
| MUS510 | Professional Apprenticeship I | 2 |
| MUS530 | Performance Forum I | 1 |
| MUS301-318 Applied Music Lessons | 2 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensembles | 1 | |
| Music Elective 1 | 2 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS152 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUS499E | Half Hour Recital | 1 |
| MUS511 | Professional Apprenticeship II | 2 |
| MUS531 | Performance Forum II | 1 |
| MUS301-318 Applied Music Lessons | 2 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensembles | 1 | |
| Music Elective 1 | 2 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MUS347 | Fundamentals of Conducting | 2 |
| MUS495 | Practicum in Music/Church Music | 1 |
| MUS499E | Half Hour Recital | 1 |
| MUS610 | Professional Apprenticeship III | 1 |
| MUS401-418 Applied Music Lessons | 2 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensembles | 1 | |
| Music Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MUS333 | Improvisation (or MUS101-418 Applied Music Lessons in Secondary Area) | 1 |
| MUS473 | Senior Music Business Project | 2 |
| MUS499E | Half Hour Recital | 1 |
| MUS611 | Professional Apprenticeship IV | 1 |
| MUS401-418 Applied Music Lessons | 2 | |
| MUS142-150 Performance Ensembles | 1 | |
| Music Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Total Hours | 46 | |
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Students may use any undergraduate Music course to meet this requirement except private lessons. See major audit for details.