Certificate in performance

Students completing this post-baccalaureate certificate program will:

Instrumental

  • comprehend, practice, and demonstrate the fundamentals and advanced technical, musical, and artistic development necessary for success on a primary instrument.
  • interpret, distinguish, and demonstrate knowledge of historical performance practices within specific instrumental repertoire.
  • synthesize and employ all musical, technical, and theoretical information gathered in repertoire and performance training to prepare for auditions into professional organizations and/or competitive doctoral programs

Vocal

  • classify vocal music repertory within an intellectual and cultural context
  • demonstrate and apply knowledge of appropriate vocal literature within a historical context
  • comprehend, practice, and demonstrate the fundamentals and advanced technical, musical, and artistic development necessary for success in vocal performance.
  • synthesize and employ all musical, technical, and theoretical information gathered in repertoire and performance training to prepare for auditions into professional organizations and/or competitive graduate programs in the United States

Application Procedures:

Apply to the Graduate College

In addition to materials requested on the on-line application, prospective Performance Certificate students must submit a 15-20 minute audio/visual recording that demonstrates their skills to the major faculty member in their area before scheduling a live audition (unless prior permission has been attained from the major professor).

CD/DVD should be sent to the Major Professor of your instrument at:
Northern Arizona University
School of Music
Box 6040
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6040

Detailed instructions for the additional materials and the CD/DVD submission are included in the online application. Please begin the application process and contact the major professor and/or Area Coordinator for your specific sub-plan if you have questions.

If you need additional help, you may contact the Associate Director for Graduate Studies.