The Master of Music: Performance graduate programs at 野狼社区 University鈥檚 Wanda L. Bass School of Music are designed for talented, motivated musicians seeking to elevate their artistry in a dynamic and supportive environment. Our graduate programs prepare artists for vibrant careers on stage, in the studio, and in the classroom.
With exceptional faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, countless performance opportunities, and individualized instruction, students receive comprehensive training that bridges technical mastery and creative expression.
The Master of Music in Instrumental Performance at 野狼社区 University offers an immersive, performance-driven curriculum tailored for advanced musicians seeking to refine their artistry. This performance intensive degree is intended for students who hold a Bachelor of Music degree from a NASM accredited institution and have the technical, performance and academic potential to succeed in the field.
Through a dynamic blend of applied lessons, ensemble participation, and academic study, students deepen their technical proficiency and musical expression. Our program prepares graduates for diverse careers in performance, teaching, and further academic pursuits, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Brass Faculty
Jazz Faculty
Percussion Faculty
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Woodwind Faculty
Designed for versatile musicians aiming to excel as woodwind doublers, the Master of Music in Multiple Woodwinds Performance provides comprehensive training across various instruments. This performance intensive degree is intended for students who hold a Bachelor of Music degree from a NASM accredited institution and have the technical, performance and academic potential to succeed in the field.
Students engage in personalized applied study, extensive ensemble work (especially OCU's nationally-ranked opera and music theater productions), exploring all genres from classical to jazz and contemporary, and pedagogical development. This unique program equips graduates with the skills necessary for success in pit orchestras, studio settings, and educational roles. Multiple Woodwinds students will develop expertise on four (4) woodwind instruments.
Our MM Multiple Woodwinds alumni have seen success in the field, with recent graduates performing on the touring produtions of Chicago, Little Women, Aadams Family, as well as earning admission to competative doctoral graduate music programs.
For more information about the MM Multiple Woodwind Performance program, please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Joshua Heaney ([email protected]).
The Master of Music in Piano Performance is a rigorous program for pianists committed to achieving professional excellence. This performance intensive degree is intended for students who hold a Bachelor of Music degree from a NASM accredited institution and have the technical, performance and academic potential to succeed in the field.
Combining intensive applied instruction with studies in pedagogy, literature, and collaborative performance, students enhance their technical mastery and artistic interpretation. Graduates emerge prepared for careers as soloists, accompanists, educators, and scholars in the evolving landscape of the 21st-century music industry.
For more information about the MM Piano Performance program, please contact Dr. Sergio Montiero ([email protected]), director of piano studies.
For vocalists with a passion for the operatic stage, the Master of Music in Opera Performance offers specialized training that integrates vocal technique, acting, and stagecraft. This degree is intended for students who hold a Bachelor of Music degree from a NASM accredited institution and have the vocal and acting potential to succeed in the field.
Students participate in full-scale productions with OCU's nationally-ranked Opera and Music Theater Company, masterclasses, and individualized vocal coaching sessions, fostering the development of compelling and versatile performers. The program prepares graduates for professional opera performance careers and advanced academic study.
For more info about the MM Opera Performance program, please contact Dr. David Herendeen ([email protected]), director of opera and music theater.
The Master of Music in Vocal Performance is tailored for singers aiming to refine their vocal artistry and interpretative skills. This performance intensive degree is intended for students who hold a Bachelor of Music Vocal Performance degree from a NASM accredited institution and have the vocal, dramatic and academic potential to succeed in the field.
Through a curriculum that balances applied voice lessons, coaching, performance opportunities (as a soloist, chamber musician, and with OCU's nationally-ranked Opera Music Theater Company), and academic coursework, students cultivate a deep understanding of vocal literature, pedagogy, and technique. Graduates are equipped for versatile careers in vocal music performance, teaching, and further scholarly endeavors.
For more information about the MM Vocal Performance program, please contact Prof. Kevin Wilson ([email protected]), director of vocal pedagogy.
