College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Fine Arts in Music

Debra Lambert, Chair, Department of Music and Vocal Arts
dlambert@ndnu.edu

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The Master of Fine Arts in Musical Performance (MFA) Program at NDNU is recognized as one of the region's outstanding music programs, offering emphases in vocal, musical theatre, instrumental, or collaborative piano performance or pedagogy. The program provides a thorough preparation for a professional career in performance and studio teaching. It combines valuable educational course and individual instruction by dedicated faculty in addition to remarkable performance opportunities in beautiful venues on the Belmont campus and across the Bay Area.

NDNU's Master of Fine Arts in Musical Performance Program attracts students from a broad spectrum of musical backgrounds and international cultures. Alumni have often gone on to distinguished careers in performance, accompaniment, studio and classroom teaching, recording engineering, or other related fields. Others have gone on to other universities or conservatories to pursue doctoral degrees in music.

The Department of Music and Vocal Arts also offers a certificate in music performance.

See the NDNU General Catalog for program requirements and course descriptions.

Distinctions

  • Flexibility: The MFA curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, yet offer our students flexibility to adapt to their own needs and goals.
  • Performance Opportunities: MFA students are involved in performances throughout the year in recitals, classes, chamber music, opera, and musical theatre.
  • Capstone Experiences: All MFA students perform Graduate Final Recitals or present Graduate Final Projects, depending upon their areas of specialty or interest.
  • Partial Grants and Financing: Full and part time students may be eligible for a limited number of Music Assistance Grants and limited Teaching Assistantships, in additional to federal and alternative loan programs.

Admission Process

Student in The Magic FluteNDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring and summer semesters.  Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete program and admission requirements.

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Debra Lambert, Chair, Department of Music and Vocal Arts
dlambert@ndnu.edu

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