Faculty Inspire Him to Pursue Doctorate
"The remarkable performing, learning, and teaching opportunities at IUP provide the consummate environment for a budding musician. Professor Keith Young, my graduate advisor, assisted me in preparing two recitals and writing my thesis. His nurturing rapport, tremendous musicianship, and insights not only helped make my graduate experience top-notch but inspired me to pursue doctoral studies."
Aaron Patterson, graduate of the MA in Music Performance, Piano Performance Major, Organ Minor
How You Can Get to Carnegie Hall
In today's music world it takes more than practice, practice, practice.
Our 31-credit Master's in Music Performance degree is designed to enhance musicianship, technique, and knowledge of a variety of musical styles, with the goal of preparing you for a career in the performing arts or additional study at the doctoral level.
When you enter the program you choose a principal performing area from the following areas:
- Brass Performance
- Choral Conducting
- Organ Performance
- Percussion Performance
- Piano Performance
- String Performance
- Vocal Performance
- Wind Conducting
- Woodwind Performance
Your program culminates in a recital in your principal performing area, as well as an optional thesis pertaining to the literature presented that includes history, analysis, performance practice, and teaching strategies.
As a student you will:
- Study with full-time faculty specialists in their performance area
- Enhance your individual musicianship, technique, and knowledge of a variety of musical styles
- Participate in major performance ensembles
- Present a recital with an optional thesis
- Take advantage of one of the best music libraries in Pennsylvania
Meet the Coordinator
Dr. Matthew Baumer
302 Cogswell Hall
724-357-5646
Email: mbaumer@iup.edu
Students Who Complete the MA in Music Performance Will:
Content Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Experiment with the methods and scholarship of music history and theory in order to enrich the interpretive process.
Disciplinary Skills
Learning Outcome
Perform benchmark compositions at a professional level. They will present a public recital of at least one hour in length.
Work Capacities
Learning Outcome
Explore the repertoire of their instrument, including new compositions. They will construct compelling concert programs.
Learning Outcome
Collaborate with their peers by organizing, leading, or performing regularly with small and large ensembles.
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the musical maturity and intellectual independence necessary for study at the doctoral level.