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School of Music

MM in Performance - Strings

Program Advisor: Robert Lehmann, rlehmann@usm.maine.edu

See Program Requirements, below.

In addition to the information listed in the MM in Performance, the following requirements apply to the Strings Concentration.

Requires a minimum of 30 credit hours Credits
     MUS 510 Bibliography and Research in Music 3
     MUS 520 Seminar in Music History 3
     MUS 530 Seminar in Music Theory 3
     MUP 500 Orchestra 1
     MUP 603 Applied Music (strings performance) 12
     MUP 690 Recital 0
     MUS 521 Literature of the Major Instrument 2
     Electives–Any MUS, MUP or MUE 500- or 600-level courses 6

Performance majors in the area of strings must present two full-length recitals for completion of their degree program. Each recital must include at least sixty minutes of music, one portion of which may include a collaborative ensemble, and must show a range and variety of historical styles (at least one piece must be from the twentieth century). At least one major work on the program must be memorized. This is a graded recital in which a grade of B or better must be earned for credit.

Guitarists and harpists may, in consultation with their program advisor and studio teacher, fulfill the one-credit ensemble requirement by enrolling in other appropriate ensembles.