CSU, Chico - Department of Music

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.


	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.		Links -------------------------- Options in... Undergraduate · Accompanying · Composition · General Music · Music Education · Music Industry · Performance · Recording Arts · Minor · Keyboard Pedagogy · Vocal Pedagogy Contact -------------------------- Dr. Ying Yeh Phone: 898 6766 Email