The 30-credit master of music degree in performance is a program aimed at the student who wishes to pursue a career as a professional instrumentalist or singer. A key component of this program is weekly private studio lessons for four semesters with our internationally acclaimed performance faculty. These lessons are augmented by performance opportunities within the Conservatory's ensembles and student concerts, which include two staged operas each year and numerous orchestra and contemporary ensemble performances. Students also complete a minimum of three seminars in style criticism, music history, and music theory.