GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Building on its firm liberal arts and sciences foundation, Park University offers several International Center for Music degrees near Kansas City, including violin, viola, cello and piano performance degrees in Parkville, Mo. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences houses the acclaimed International Center for Music, where qualified students can earn a graduate degree in performance, a graduate certificate in applied music or a graduate artist diploma.
MASTER OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE
Two-Year Program, Applied Emphasis in Piano, Violin, Viola or Cello
The Master of Music in Performance program was instituted in the fall of 2008. The program, whose faculty is renowned worldwide, is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking careers as professional musicians. Students enrolled in the MMP program may select from two concentration areas of performance, piano or strings.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general rules that are applicable for admission to the School for Graduate and Professional Studies at Park University, specific admission requirements are as follows:
- Bachelor of Music or related undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution, an equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited foreign institution of higher education or equivalent professional experience as determined by the faculty of the University’s International Center for Music.
- An audition before the music faculty. In approved situations, a recording may be submitted in lieu of a live audition.
Each applicant must furnish a complete list of repertoire and recital history at the time of application. This is an advanced program of study at the graduate level, supervised and approved by the graduate faculty of Park University.
Students entering the Master of Music program must take a Theory Competency Test. Students who do not pass are assigned to the appropriate theory class.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The student may select one of the following performance areas:
Piano Performance
| Program Requirements (2013-2014 Catalog) | Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons and Recitals (two recitals — one each in years one and two) | 12 | ||
| MU | 540 | Semester One | 3 |
| MU | 541 | Semester Two | 3 |
| MU | 542 | Semester Three | 3 |
| MU | 543 | Semester Four | 3 |
| Chamber Music | 4 | ||
| MU | 546 | Semester One | 1 |
| MU | 547 | Semester Two | 1 |
| MU | 548 | Semester Three | 1 |
| MU | 549 | Semester Four | 1 |
| Performance Class | 4 | ||
| MU | 551 | Semester One | 1 |
| MU | 552 | Semester Two | 1 |
| MU | 553 | Semester Three | 1 |
| MU | 554 | Semester Four | 1 |
| Collaboration | 8 | ||
| MU | 556 | Semester One | 2 |
| MU | 557 | Semester Two | 2 |
| MU | 558 | Semester Three | 2 |
| MU | 559 | Semester Four | 2 |
| Approved Electives | 8 | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | ||
String Performance
| Program Requirements (2013-2014 Catalog) | Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Lessons and Recitals (two recitals — one each in years one and two) | 12 | ||
| MU | 540 | Semester One | 3 |
| MU | 541 | Semester Two | 3 |
| MU | 542 | Semester Three | 3 |
| MU | 543 | Semester Four | 3 |
| Chamber Music | 4 | ||
| MU | 546 | Semester One | 1 |
| MU | 547 | Semester Two | 1 |
| MU | 548 | Semester Three | 1 |
| MU | 549 | Semester Four | 1 |
| Performance Class | 4 | ||
| MU | 551 | Semester One | 1 |
| MU | 552 | Semester Two | 1 |
| MU | 553 | Semester Three | 1 |
| MU | 554 | Semester Four | 1 |
| Orchestra | 4 | ||
| MU | 565 | Semester One | 1 |
| MU | 566 | Semester Two | 1 |
| MU | 567 | Semester Three | 1 |
| MU | 568 | Semester Four | 1 |
| Orchestra Repertoire | 4 | ||
| MU | 575 | Semester One | 1 |
| MU | 576 | Semester Two | 1 |
| MU | 577 | Semester Three | 1 |
| MU | 578 | Semester Four | 1 |
| Approved Electives | 8 | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | ||
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Two-Year Program
The Graduate Certificate in Music Performance program is housed within the College of Liberal Arts and is designed for students who want to pursue a non-degree course of study concentrating almost exclusively on performance. The Graduate Certificate is not a degree and does not serve as qualification for entry into doctoral degree programs. Minimum graduate credit hours required for the certificate are 24.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general rules that are applicable for admission to the School for Graduate and Professional Studies at Park University, specific admission requirements are as follows:
- Bachelor of Music or related undergraduate degree from a U. S. institution, an equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited foreign institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience as determined by the faculty of the International Center for Music.
- An audition before the music faculty. In approved situations, a recording may be submitted in lieu of a live audition.
Each applicant must furnish a complete list of repertoire and recital history at the time of application. This is an advanced program of study at the graduate level, supervised and approved by the graduate faculty of Park University.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
| Program Requirements: | 24 Hours, 3.0 GPA | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MU | 501 | Applied Music A | 6 |
| MU | 510 | Applied Music B | 6 |
| MU | 520 | Applied Music C | 6 |
| MU | 530 | Applied Music D | 6 |
| Total Hours | 24 |
GRADUATE ARTIST DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Two-Year Program — Applied Emphasis in Piano, Violin, Viola or Cello
The Graduate Artist Diploma is the highest-level designation offered at Park ICM and is designed for students with demonstrated artistic excellence. The Graduate Artist Diploma in music performance is open to only a few highly gifted artists who have demonstrated exemplary artistic achievement in their academic/professional career. This course of study is to prepare the individual for a concert stage career, or a major appointment in the professional or academic arena. Diploma students play an active role in the musical life of Park ICM, participating in institutional outreach and demonstrating their commitment to musical artistry.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general rules that are applicable for admission to the School for Graduate and Professional Studies at Park University, specific admission requirements are as follows:
- Bachelor of Music or related undergraduate degree from a U. S. institution, an equivalent bachelor’s degree from an accredited foreign institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience as determined by the faculty of the International Center for Music.
- An audition before the music faculty. In approved situations, a recording may be submitted in lieu of a live audition.
Each applicant must furnish a complete list of repertoire and recital history at the time of application. This is an advanced program of study at the graduate level, supervised and approved by the graduate faculty of Park University.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
| Program Requirements: 24 Hours, 3.0 GPA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MU | 601 | Applied Music | |
| Total Hours | 24 | ||