The Certificate in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy
Application Requirements:
1. A minimum of two years at a music department, school of music, or conservatory
with a music major/voice emphasis, and a minimum GPA of 2.5;
2. A taped
audition;
3. Application letter and resume;
4. A minimum of three letters of reference
from voice/music faculty or private instructors;
5. Basic piano skills (minimum
of three years of study);
6. Internet or direct phone interview with CSU,
Chico voice faculty;
7. International students must have a minimum TOEFL
score of 400.
Course Requirements for the Certificate: 23 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required
of all candidates for this certificate.
6 courses required:
MUS 132A Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
MUS 132B Vocal Diction and Literature 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: One or more semesters of studio instruction or faculty permission.
MUS 192 Maj Mus Fig in West Civilization 3.0 FS *
MUS 212 Senior Recital 2.0 FS
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MUS 111; faculty permission.
MUS 231 Vocal Pedagogy 3.0 FS
MUS 285C Sem in Mus Hist & Lit: Vocal 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
2 units selected from:
MUS 111E Studio Instruction: Voice 1.0 FS
This course may be taken more than once for credit.
2 units selected from:
MUS 203 Large Ensembles 1.0 Inq
MUS 209 Vocal Performance 1.0 Inq
These courses may be repeated more than once for credit.
2 units selected from:
MUS 111 Studio Instruction Appl Music 1.0 Inq
Prerequisites: Departmental permission by audition.
MUS 140 Fundamentals of Conducting 2.0 FA
MUS 164 Middle/Jr High Voc Ensemble Tech 2.0 S1
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MUS 001D, MUS
151, MUS 152, and MUS 140.
MUS 228A Vocal Accompanying Repertoire 1.0 FA
Prerequisites: MUS 028 or faculty permission.
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