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Certificate in Ethnomusicology

The certificate in ethnomusicology allows students to study music from a multidisciplinary perspective in a rigorous and structured manner.

Certificate in Jazz Composition and Arranging

This certificate prepares post-baccalaureate performers, educators, theorists, historians, composers, and other musicians to perform jazz.

Certificate in Music Theory/History Pedagogy

These graduate certificate programs will prepare students to teach music theory or music history in a variety of educational settings.

Post-Baccalaureate Music Teacher Licensure Program

This program consists of coursework leading to qualification for a Massachusetts Initial Educator License in Music: All Levels (PreK-12).

Certificate in Classical Music Performance

This certificate prepares prepares post-baccalaureate performers, educators, theorists, historians, composers, and other musicians to perform.

Certificate in Conducting

The graduate certificate in conducting prepares post-baccalaureate performers, educators, theorists, composers, and other musicians to conduct music.

Certificate in Jazz Performance

This certificate prepares post-baccalaureate performers, educators, theorists, historians, composers, and other musicians to perform jazz.

Certificate in Professional Performance

This certificate provides a concentrated year of artistic development, career preparation, and work experience for aspiring professional musicians.

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