Performance (Voice, Music Theatre, Opera), MM
Opera, Singer, acting, arts, music, sing, theater, theatre, voice
Become an outstanding professional artist and cultivate a variety of skills with our performance degree. The inclusive environment of our vibrant professional training program helps you become an exceptional performer through student-centered opportunities, professional partnerships and guidance from world-class artist faculty members.
The Master of Music program in performance with a concentration in voice, music theatre and opera provides intensive practical training and performance experience to prepare students for a broad range of professional careers.
Students choose to audition for a degree emphasis in performance, opera or music theatre that guides their course of study and performance opportunities. Students may choose to focus in one emphasis area or take classes in multiple areas, including pedagogy, opera and musical theatre.
In addition to studio voice instruction and advanced work in acting, dance, movement, audition techniques, career skills and vocal coaching, students may study techniques and diverse repertoire in art song, music theatre and opera.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
32 credit hours and a written comprehensive exam
Required Core (4 credit hours)
MUP 527 Studio Instruction (4)
Concentration (8 credit hours)
MUP 527 Studio Instruction (4)
MUP 570 Topic: Music Theatre and Opera Seminar (1), taken two times
MUP 596 Solo Performance (1)
MUP 597 Solo Performance (1)
Area of Emphasis (8-9 credit hours)
Other Studies in Music (11-12 credit hours)
Music history (6)
Music theory (5-6)
Culminating Experience (0 credit hours)
Written comprehensive exam (0)
Additional Curriculum Requirements
Completion of diagnostic exams in musicology and music theory is required of all new graduate music students before enrolling in courses for these programs through the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre. This is tracked internally within the academic unit.
Students select an area of emphasis from the following: music theatre performance, opera performance or voice performance. Students should see the academic unit for specific requirements for the selected area of emphasis.
The other studies in music requirement includes six credit hours of MHL coursework and five to six credit hours of MTC coursework. Students should see the academic unit for specific requirements.
Area of emphasis credit hours may include electives depending on course selections.
Additional information on degree requirements for this degree is available on the curriculum check sheet located at the bottom of the school's program webpage.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Applicants must have earned a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an institution in another country that is officially recognized by that country.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 credit hours or 90 quarter hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- School of Music, Dance and Theatre application (including a resume, personal statement and repertoire list)
- official transcripts
- prescreening video
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre does not offer conditional admission under any circumstances.
A bachelor's degree in music is not required for admission to a master's program. However, all applicants without a bachelor's degree in music should contact MDTAdmissions@asu.edu for information on potential courses to complete. Additional courses may be taken at ASU, another accredited university or a community college before or after admission to this program, but they must be completed before starting graduate-level course requirements in music history and music theory.
Students should see the program website for application deadlines. After an applicant's complete application has been received, including recommendation letters, transcripts and proof of English proficiency, and review has been conducted of prescreening materials, the applicant may be invited for a live audition.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 12/01 | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | 10/01 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply vocal performance practices and techniques in the context of diverse musical settings and genres, demonstrating familiarity with the literature and with different singing styles.
- Evaluate vocal repertoire and pedagogy to develop a unique musical style.
- Produce a research study focusing on musical elements, social uses of music, and interplay among performers, composers, and institutions.
The School of Music, Dance and Theatre graduate programs inspire and empower students to become creative leaders who transform society through music.
Musicians with expertise in performing, composing, teaching, researching and arts advocacy are in high demand in many sectors and industries. Potential employers include performing arts organizations, educational institutions, entertainment companies, health and wellness industries, and community arts organizations. Skills in creativity, collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship and focused discipline are needed for success for musicians in a variety of companies and professions.
Career examples include:
- arranger, choreographer or stage director
- artistic director
- arts administrator or community arts advocate
- casting director or music director
- musical theatre performer
- opera singer
- performing or touring musician
- private, public or community teacher
- recording artist
- university professor
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Admission deadlines
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
