Master of Music in Performance - Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass

The string program at California State University, Fullerton offers a variety of opportunities for the developing string student at both the bachelor's and master's level. Students receive a specialized yet comprehensive education while participating in numerous chamber ensembles and the University Orchestra at California State University, Fullerton. State-funded lessons are available as are a variety of scholarships. Graduates from the program are currently active in both educational and professional settings. The Master of Music degree in Performance is an applied-based degree, requiring 30 units of study in private lessons, orchestra, chamber music, string techniques, history and theory. Cal State Fullerton School of Music faculty include nationally and internationally recognized performers. Students thrive in an environment large enough to engage in challenging, vital music-making, but intimate enough for specialized individual attention. For those intending to pursue doctoral studies, the Master of Music degree normally leads to the DMA.

The Master of Music offers two concentrations: theory/composition and performance. The M.M. is designed to produce graduates who: have advanced and proficient knowledge of music history, literature, and theory, are advanced, reflective and independent practitioners of music through performance/improvisation, composition and analysis at a pre-professional level, demonstrate competence to enter their professional field with a high level of knowledge and skills, are scholars who exercise professional standards of oral and written communication through research documents and oral presentations, demonstrate leadership through successful collaborative experiences, academically and in performance, are intellectually curious in exploring new avenues of expression and creativity in programming, and apply global perspectives and current trends to their acquired knowledge and skills in performance/improvisation, composition, education and career development.

You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.
You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or an equivalent academic preparation before enrollment in the program.
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.
Official Transcripts are required from the university where the bachelor's degree is earned. Submit a word-for-word certified English translation along with the Official original-language transcripts.
Have earned a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.5 from the last degree completed by the candidate or have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted.
Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
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