Students accepted into the Master of Arts in Music program are expected to attend the program’s concerts and lecture-recitals. In addition, students are encouraged to take part in the performance groups of The Claremont Colleges.
University Policies
Policies detailed in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin apply.
Admissions Requirements
Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.
Degree Requirements
Coursework. A minimum of 32 units are required, except for the concentration in Historical Performance Practices, which requires 36 units. Core courses and other requirements are detailed within the concentrations.
Language Requirement. Reading proficiency in French, German, Italian, or Latin is required of students in Musicology, HPP, and voice or conducting performance programs. A second language is required of students majoring in Voice and Conducting. The language requirement must be completed prior to the scheduling of the written and oral qualifying examinations.
Qualifying Examinations. Exams are administered once every semester. All students are required to take and pass written and oral qualifying exams. In the event of initial failure, students have a second opportunity to take the exams during the next semester in which they are enrolled.
Recitals and Projects. All recitals and projects must be approved by the program faculty. Unless program approval has been given, students must be enrolled in individual lessons during the semester in which a recital is presented.
Transfer Credit. The University’s policies on transfer credit applies. A maximum of six units are accepted and should be requested during the student’s first semester in the program.