06.02.10 MM - Major in Opera (Performance or Stage Directing)
Students who enrolled in their current MM degree program prior to summer 2009 are not affected by the updates indicated below. Please click here for degree requirements for students who enrolled in spring 2009 or earlier.
Master of Music in Opera-Performance
Degree requirement checklist for MM in Opera for students entering summer 2009 or later.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree with a major in applied vocal performance. Admission to this program is through audition by the voice and opera faculty. Only candidates considered vocally ready to undertake leading operatic roles will be considered.
The student must have a thorough knowledge of the operatic repertoire, and comprehension of at least two standard operatic languages (Italian, French, German). Language deficiencies identified upon entering the degree program must be removed before the completion of the degree. Language course hours taken to this end may not be applied as electives.
Residency: one year of full-time study required.
| Course | Credits |
| VCE 460A (Applied Voice Lessons) | 12-16 |
| MHS 480 (Bibliography) | 2 |
| Music History: one of the following: MHS 421 (Middle Ages), MHS 422 (Renaissance), MHS 423 (Baroque), MHS 424 (Classic period), MHS 425 (19th Cent.), MHS 426 (20th Cent.) | 3 |
| TH 400 (Analytical Techniques) | 3 |
| OP 211-214 (Opera Workshop) | 3 |
| OP 490 (Independent Study of Operatic Repertoire) | 1 |
| OP 416 (Advanced Opera Seminar) | 2 |
| OP 215-216 (Opera Performance Project)1 | 4 |
| Electives2 | 3-7 |
| MM Listening Test or MHS 435 Concert Repertoire (grade of B- or better). | - |
| Oral Examination | - |
| Total | 37 |
- Preparation and performance of two lyric theater roles for public performance. A recital of operatic excerpts (arias and/or scenes) may be substituted for one of the roles. The student's applied voice teacher in conjunction with the voice and opera faculty will select the repertoire for this recital.
- Elective courses may include: an additional Opera Repertoire, Opera Workshop class, Seminar in Opera Directing, Voice Pedagogy, Lyric Diction, Song Literature, Music Theory, Piano Lessons and Art Leadership courses. The Dramatic Director of Opera and Music Director of Opera has the right to tailor the choice of electives based on the needs of the students. (rev. 6/25/09)
Master of Music in Opera-Stage Directing
Prerequisites: Undergraduate degree in a relevant applied-music or theater discipline. Admission to this program is through audition by relevant applied-music faculty and the opera faculty. Only candidates with significant performing, directing, and/or theater experience will be considered.
The student must have a thorough knowledge of the operatic repertoire, and comprehension of at least two standard operatic languages (Italian, French, German). Language deficiencies identified upon entering the degree program must be removed before the completion of the degree. Language course hours taken to this end may not be applied as electives.
Residency: one year of full-time study required.
| Course | Credits |
| MHS 480 (Bibliography) | 2 |
| Music History: one of the following: MHS 421 (Middle Ages), MHS 422 (Renaissance), MHS 423 (Baroque), MHS 424 (Classic period), MHS 425 (19th Cent.), MHS 426 (20th Cent.) | 3 |
| TH 400 (Analytical Techniques) | 3 |
| OP 401, 402 (Seminar in Opera Stage Directing) | 5 |
| OP 416 (Advanced Opera Seminar) | 2 |
| One course from: OP 211-214 (Opera Workshop) | 3 |
| OP 410 (Opera Production: Stage Management) | 2 |
| OP 490 (Opera Directing Project-independent study)1 | 3 |
| Electives2 | 7 |
| Listening Examination | - |
| Oral Examination | - |
| Total | 30 |
- An Independent Study to prepare the student for their final directing project. To be taken in the last semester of the degree program in conjunction with his/her final directing project.
- Elective courses may include: Opera Repertoire, Opera Workshop, Music History, and Advanced Opera Seminar, Voice Pedagogy, Arts Leadership and Lyric Diction courses. Theater, Dance and Art History courses from the University of Rochester may also be taken. Up to four credits of applied music may be taken for elective credit. The Dramatic Director of Opera has the right to tailor the choice of electives based on the needs of the students. (rev. 8/1/05)
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