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.
The Wind, Percussion & Brass Program at Cal State Fullerton offers an exciting and enriching variety of opportunities for a diverse education. From symphonic winds to orchestra and jazz bands to chamber ensembles, the School of Music at CSUF provides its students with a wide range of repertoire and performance skills to meet the demands of today's musicians. The University Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and University Band, with an emphasis on musical performance, are part of an ongoing tradition aimed to perpetuate and maintain a great American cultural heritage. These ensembles perform music by composers including Sousa, Gershwin, Bernstein, Ives, Copland and others. Through the study and performance of this genr, musicians will not only develop an appreciation for the music of our time, but will further the tradition of excellence in wind performance at Cal State Fullerton, as well as the traditions of the American Concert Band.
