Music; M.M.: String Performance

The Master of Music option in Performance offers the opportunity to study the art of classical instrumental and vocal performance at the graduate level. Students in instrumental and vocal performance continue their studies in Music History and Theory and take classes specific to their area such as Pedagogy, Literature, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Advanced Conducting, Opera Scenes, Performance Technique and Performance Practice as well as private lessons. Master classes with major artists are offered yearly. The culminating experience is the performance of a public recital and the preparation of an abstract.

The CSUN string faculty are some of the most prominent and well-respected musicians in Los Angeles and are known throughout the country. Our faculty includes:

• Lorenz Gamma and Roberto Cani, Violin
• Wendy Richman, Viola
• Diane Roscetti, Cello
• Jory Herman and Kaelan Decman, Bass
• Allison Allport, Harp

Graduate students in instrumental performance are presented with a number of performance opportunities each semester including playing in major ensembles and also as soloists. Instrumental string players have the option of auditioning to play in the CSUN Honors String Quartet and all instrumental students can compete to play concerto literature with the CSUN Symphony through the Concerto Competition.