This program has been designed to provide graduate level instruction to performers interested in professional development. Outcomes of the Certificate include:
Improving technical ability of performers
Enhancing performing artistry
Expanding repertoire
The Certificate in Performance requires 15 hours of coursework, including 4 semesters of lessons with the last semester including a full-length recital, and three semesters of a Major Ensemble or a combination of a Major Ensemble or Keyboard Accompaniment (for Keyboard Players only). It is currently available for all instruments and voice types.
Expected July 2025
Start date
May 2025
College of Liberal Arts
ARLINGTON,
Texas,
76019, United States
May 2025
Arlington Campus
701 S. Nedderman Drive,
Arlington,
Texas,
76019, South, United States
Admission requires an undergraduate degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent and would be contingent upon an audition for a minimum of two faculty members.
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by earning a score of at least 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test, or a minimum score of 40 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE). The Internet-based TOEFL examination (TOEFL iBT) will be accepted as an alternative to the paper and computer-based TOEFL for admission purposes. Students taking TOEFL iBT must attain a minimum total test score of 79. Those who do not meet the English proficiency requirement must satisfactorily complete courses in the ESOL area, as approved by the program and the Graduate School.
To be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistant position, a student must score 23 on the Speaking portion of the TOEFL iBT, 45 on the TSE, or 7 on the Speaking section of the IELTS.
Graduate Application Priority Dates - Fall: March 15; Spring: August 15; Summer: February 15.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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