Music - Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Music from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is a Campus Master Music degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. The Master of Arts program in Music is designed to meet the needs of the music professional who wishes to expand and strengthen their understanding and skills in the discipline of music through study in one of four offered tracks: choral conducting, collaborative piano, instrumental conducting, or general music with an emphasis in music education. Prior music teaching experiences is advisable, but not required. A maximum of 6 semester hours may be transferred from an NASM accredited master's degree program. The department will determine what courses may transfer to each of the tracks in the Master of Arts degree. Choral Conducting The Choral Conducting program is designed to provide vocal music educators an opportunity to explore the craft of conducting with advanced study in literature, applied conducting, rehearsal techniques and hands on experience with performing ensembles. Residency is required for this degree and performance in ensembles is highly encouraged. Collaborative Piano The Collaborative Piano program is designed to provide pianists an opportunity to explore the craft of accompanying instrumentalists and vocalists with advanced study in repertoire, score-study, rehearsal skills and interpretive skills. Residency is required for this degree. Instrumental Conducting The Instrumental Conducting program is designed to provide instrumental music educators an opportunity to explore the craft of conducting with advanced study in literature, applied conducting, rehearsal techniques and hands on experience with performing ensembles. Music Education The Music Education program in the Master of Arts degree is designed specifically to meet the needs of practicing music educators who wish to strengthen their knowledge, understanding and skills in music education. In-depth study in music education, music theory, and performance are included in the degree requirements. Through elective offerings, students may select other areas in which to study such as research in music education, conducting, music technology, or pedagogy and literature. Students may pursue this degree after receiving certification to teach music in the public schools. View more details on Mansfield University of Pennsylvania . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music courses.