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You can now earn most of the coursework credits for a Master of Music (MM) degree in Choral Conducting through an intense three-summer program, that allows you to transfer up to three regular-session classes (12 quarter units or equivalent) from an accredited university of your choice. (The three courses may also be taken during regular terms at Cal State L.A.) Each summer residency is seven weeks long and includes a one-week choral festival of study and performance with significant guest artists.
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The Summer Master of Music is offered in special sessions through the Division of Extended Education and is managed through the Department of Music. There is a limitation of units which can transfer from Extended Education to regular-session programs. Once a student begins the Summer Master of Music, it is essential to complete this same program.
Students receive an intense education in choral pedagogy, performance practice, and applied vocal/choral training. The Summer Master of Music is the same degree as the one offered by the Department of Music during regular session, and it is accredited through the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Fees
The total tuition fee for the Summer Session is $8,600. The cost varies slightly each summer, based on the number of units taken.
Application and Tuition
Application to the University is done on-line at http://www.calstatela.edu. Application deadline for Summer quarter 2007 is February 1 through April 1, 2007. For further information, contact the Office of Choral Studies at (323) 343-4067. In addition, for application information, tuition information, and portfolio requirements, refer to http://www.choralmasters.com.
Portfolio Review
Students must be accepted by both the University and the program. Annual participation in the program is limited and will be determined by portfolio review.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance information is available for the Three-Summer Master in Music Program. Contact Alice M. Gutierrez in the Division of Extended Education, (323) 343-4916 or visit http://www.calstatela.edu/exed and select Financial Assistance.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Master of Music degree is specified for each summer, throughout the three-year period:
| Summer 1 |
13 Units |
| Music 497 |
Research Techniques in Music |
2 Units |
| Music 520 |
Applied Conducting |
2 Units |
| Music 535A |
Applied Voice |
1 Unit |
| Music 510 |
Graduate Choral Ensemble |
1 Unit |
| Music 583 |
Seminar: Conducting |
4 Units |
| Music 480 |
Choral Conducting |
3 Units |
| Summer 2 |
15 Units |
| Music 520 |
Applied Conducting |
2 Units |
| Music 535A |
Applied Voice |
1 Unit |
| Music 510 |
Graduate Choral Ensemble |
1 Unit |
| Music 583 |
Seminar: Conducting |
4 Units |
| Music 481 |
Instrumental Conducting |
3 Units |
| Music 530A |
Advanced Style Analysis |
4 Units |
| Summer 3 |
15 Units |
| Music 520 |
Applied Conducting |
2 Units |
| Music 535A |
Applied Voice |
1 Unit |
| Music 510 |
Graduate Choral Ensemble |
1 Unit |
| Music 599 |
Graduate Project |
3 Units |
| Music 471 |
History and Literature of Large Vocal Forms |
4 Units |
| Music 530B |
Advanced Style Analysis |
4 Units |
Non-Summer Sessions
The Non-summer session classes at Cal State L.A. through the Division of Extended Education will cost $170.00 a unit. The GWAR Exam is $30.00. |
4 Units |
| Music 570-575 |
Music History |
4 Units |
| Music 596 |
Comprehensive Exams |
0 Units |
| GWAR Exam |
(Graduate Writing Proficiency) |
0 Units |
Director
William Belan
Co-Director
Dr. Belan has served since 1980 as Professor and Director of Choral Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. He has also served as guest lecturer on the choral faculty of California State University, Long Beach and the National University of Costa Rica. Since l987, Dr. Belan has directed the Roger Wagner Center for Choral Studies, which he founded with the late renowned choral conductor to develop scholarly information and new choral repertoire. Dr. Belan will teach choral conducting, choral seminar, graduate choral ensemble, and applied conducting.
Donald Brinegar
Co-Director
Donald Brinegar is Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at Pasadena City College and Adjunct Professor of Voice at Pomona College of the Claremont Colleges. He has performed extensively as a conductor and soloist in the United States and more than 20 countries. He directs the Donald Brinegar Singers, in Pasadena, which performed at Western Division and ACDA conventions, and recorded for Koch International, RCM, and Walton Record labels. Mr. Brinegar will teach choral conducting, applied voice, choral seminar, graduate choral ensemble, and applied conducting.
Faculty
| Dr. David Buck |
Instrumental Conducting |
| Leslie Clutterham |
Research Techniques and Style
Analysis |
| Desireé La Vertu |
Applied Voice and Conducting |
| Dr. Bruce Mayhall |
Literature and Conducting |
| Twyla Meyer |
Accompanying and Coaching |
| Jayne Campbell |
Applied Voice and Conducting |
Contact the Office of Choral Studies at (323) 343-4067 for an application, tuition information, and portfolio requirements - or send an email to wbelan@calstatela.edu
Summer Choral Festival
The 2007 Summer Choral Festival offers a week of rehearsals, and performances of works by featured guest composer Daniel Gawthrop, conducted by the festival co-directors, William Belan and Donald Brinegar. Daily classes and rehearsals feature guests in lectures, rehearsals, and coaching sessions. The Festival begins on Monday, July 23 and culminates on Saturday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the Music Hall on the Cal State L.A. campus.
Advisement and Information
Contact Dr. William Wells Belan
Director of Choral Studies
(323) 343-4067
E-mail: wbelan@calstatela.edu
Contact Alice Gutierrez
Coordinator of Professional Development
Division of Extended Education
(323) 343-4916
E-mail: agutier@cslanet.calstatela.edu
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