2009-2010 University Catalog
Vocal Performance Artist Graduate Certificate
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Banner Code: AR-CERG-ACVP
Performing Arts Building, Room A417
Phone: 703-993-1380
Web: gmu.edu/departments/music
Faculty
James Gardner, Chair
Professors: Camphouse, Carroll, Engebretson, J. Gardner (chair), Maiello, Miller, Monson (associate chair), Smith
Term professor: Balakerskaia, Hearden, Johonnott, Lapple
Associate professors: Billingham, T. Owens
Term associate professors: Casagrande, Ker-Hackleman, Rendler
Assistant professors: Bergman, Guessford, Nickens, Novak, Robinson
Adjunct Faculty: Beach, Beckwith, Behrend, Berkshire-Brown, Berger, Conlon, Crabill, East, Gerber, Haroutounian, Healey, Hughes, Kilkenny, McCarthy, M. Owens, Parrell, Rittenhouse, Roberts, Snitzler, Stephansky, Sternbach, Taylor, von Villas, Watters, Wenner
The certificate is a specialized, graduate-level program for advanced musicians who desire to further develop and refine their performance art. The certificate program is a two-year course of study requiring at least two consecutive semesters of residence. A total of 32 credits is required. Advisor’s approval is required for each semester’s enrollment.
Admission Requirements
- An artist certificate application and current résumé
- A bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent (as evaluated by the Music Department Admissions Committee)
- Transcripts from previous educational institutions
- One-page written statement of student’s goals and interest in the program
- Two letters of recommendation
- A CD (preferred), audiocassette, or videotape of a live performance of solo works from the standard repertory.
Applicants must perform an audition recital and be interviewed on the Mason Campus. Applicants will be notified of the date and time of the audition and interview. |