Music - Voice Performance Oakland University

Overview

The Music - Voice Performance programme at Oakland University offers an intensive professional pathway for students dedicated to mastering the art of vocal artistry. This degree combines rigorous practical training with a deep academic foundation in musicology to ensure graduates are prepared for the demands of the modern stage.

Prospective students must navigate a two-tiered admission process to join this prestigious community. Following an initial entrance audition to determine university eligibility, students must later complete a major standing audition to advance into the professional levels of the school. This ensures that every participant maintains the high standards of excellence required for a career in music.

Why Music - Voice Performance at Oakland University?

The institution provides a distinctive teaching environment that emphasises both technical proficiency and creative expression. Students have access to specialised facilities designed for acoustic excellence, ensuring that every rehearsal and performance meets professional standards. The school also integrates writing-intensive modules and a final capstone project to round out the educational experience.

A key feature of the programme is the requirement for consistent public engagement through the events attendance policy. By attending numerous musical performances each year, students gain a broader perspective on different styles and professional execution. This immersion in the local and university arts scene fosters a deep connection to the wider musical community.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 23867 per year
• National fee: USD 23867 per year
• Local fee: USD 16772 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build foundational skills before moving into advanced performance and analysis. Modules may include:

• Vocal Techniques
• Voice
• Senior Recital
• Keyboard Technique
• Accompanying for the Non-pianist
• Music Theory
• Aural Skills
• History and Literature of Western Tonal Music
• Music of World Cultures
• History and Literature of Medieval and Renaissance Music
• History and Literature of Western Music from ca. 1850 to the Present
• The Nineteenth-Century Symphony: History, Performance and Analysis
• Berlin’s Musical Cultures: 1900-1989
• Seminar in Opera and Drama
• Musical Analysis and Form
• Counterpoint
• Analysis of Music Since 1900
• Diction for Singers
• Conducting
• Vocal Repertoire
• Opera Workshop
• University Chorus
• Oakland Chorale

Careers with Music - Voice Performance

Graduates of this programme are prepared for a variety of professional roles within the music and performing arts sectors. Many pursue careers as soloists, opera performers, or professional choristers in national and international ensembles. The rigorous training also provides a foundation for roles in vocal coaching, private tuition, and arts administration.

The comprehensive nature of the degree ensures that students are competitive candidates for advanced graduate studies in performance or pedagogy. By developing skills in multiple languages and music history, alumni are well-equipped to work with diverse cultural organisations and production companies. The programme focuses on creating versatile artists ready for the evolving global music market.