Master of Music in Orchestral Instrument Performance
Brass
With a Master of Music degree in Brass, you will be qualified for a career as a church musician, a private studio teacher, a symphony musician, or a teacher at the college level. You will receive training that is thorough in technique and repertoire and at the same time practical. Music instruction is offered without additional cost above the regular tuition.
Curriculum Highlights
- Research & Writing in Music
- Theory Review
- Stylistic Analysis
- Brass Literature
For further details see complete major information:
Master of Music in Orchestral Instrument Performance Personal
Opportunity Profile (Brass)
You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.
Key Courses
Performance Major A large portion of your degree will be spent in private study on your brass instrument. This will give you the opportunity to master your performance area through intensive one-on-one lessons with a professional teacher.
The Christian Musician This elective course will guide you in your development of a distinctly Christian philosophy of music based on and in agreement with Scripture. You will examine twentieth-century trends, styles, and movements in secular and church music in the light of Scripture.
Brass Pedagogy Because you will be in demand as a private teacher following graduation, we offer this elective course to enhance your teaching performance. You will thoroughly study materials, methods, and teaching techniques for private and group instruction.
Brass Literature This course will be an in-depth study of the literature for your principal instrument, covering methods, solos, and ensembles. In addition, you will also survey the literature for the other instruments in the brass family.
Research and Writing in Music Here you will receive instruction in research and writing techniques in music. A special emphasis is put on musical analysis, description and investigation of appropriate sources.
Career Opportunities
Our alumni are serving in church music ministries throughout the country. In addition, our graduates are teaching in Christian schools in every part of the U.S. and are on the faculties of most of the major fundamental Bible colleges and universities. A number of our graduates also have successful careers as private studio teachers. Still others are following professional careers with symphony orchestras and the U.S. military music organizations.