Overview
Undergraduate certificate programs in Performance (Performing Arts, Classical and Jazz, and Dance), Music Studies (Theory, History, Composition, and Jazz Studies), and Technology provide opportunities to experience the excitement of Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts courses. Completing these certificate programs will culminate in significant music and dance knowledge and performance experience. Each of the certificate programs offers a coherent disciplinary context beyond that which is possible in random course election. Graded experiences will be recognized on the final transcript.
The Certificate in Music Performance is open to Music Technology majors only. For acceptance into this certificate program, applicants must audition for lessons at the Boyer College concentration level. These lessons, once approved, need to be completed in four consecutive semesters. Additionally, students must be enrolled in one required ensemble in each semester in which lessons are received.
Students are accepted to one concentration (Voice, Piano or Instrumental), which cannot be changed. Once begun, lessons and ensembles related to the concentration choice must be completed in four consecutive semesters. All lessons require an end-of-semester jury. The ensembles in this certificate are in addition to any required by the Bachelor of Science in Music Technology program and cannot replace any existing ensemble requirements.
The program's required courses are intended to be completed concurrently with baccalaureate coursework. The program must be completed within four consecutive semesters. There are no exit requirements for the certificate. Certificates cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the bachelor's degree. Certificate completion will be acknowledged on the official transcript at the time of the awarding of the bachelor's degree and will be acknowledged on the official transcript provided that a student successfully completed the program with a grade of C- or better in each course.
The tuition for this certificate program is based on Boyer College tuition rates, degree program and level, course load and residency status.
Students must complete the online application and other requirements as listed below. Boyer College Music Technology major undergraduates in good standing who have completed 15 credits at Temple University may apply.
Admission
Applicants must complete an online application. Admission requires students to be in good standing, and have completed at least 15 credits at Temple University by the initial requested semester of certificate coursework.
All application materials must be submitted by November 30 for Spring semester matriculation and May 15 for Fall semester matriculation.
Only one program may be selected. There will be no concurrent multiple program admission.
Advising and course selection will occur after admission. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all required courses to receive the certificate.
No certificate program will be recognized as stand-alone.
No certificate program will be available to any applicant after completion of the bachelor's degree.
Certificate completion will be acknowledged on the official transcript only at the time of the awarding of the bachelor's degree.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: BC-MPER-CERT
Learn more about the undergraduate certificate in Music Performance.
Requirements
The Certificate in Music Performance will be acknowledged on the official transcript at the time of the awarding of the bachelor's degree provided that the student successfully completes the following courses with a grade of C- or better in each course:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: 1 | 2 | |
| Voice Concentration | ||
| Piano Concentration | ||
| Instrumental Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 2 | |
| Voice Concentration | ||
| Piano Concentration | ||
| Instrumental Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 2 | |
| Voice Concentration | ||
| Piano Concentration | ||
| Instrumental Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following: 1 | 2 | |
| Voice Concentration | ||
| Piano Concentration | ||
| Instrumental Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Accompanying and Piano Ensemble and Accompanying and Piano Ensemble 2 | ||
| Small Jazz Ensemble 3 | ||
or MUSC 3120 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | |
or MUSC 3300 | Choral Ensemble | |
or MUSC 4500 | Instrumental Ensemble | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
- 1
All four courses must be selected in the same concentration (Voice, Piano or Instrumental).
- 2
Both courses must be taken two times for a total of 4 credits.
- 3
One of these courses selected according to the chosen concentration must be taken four times for a total of 4 credits.