The Certificate in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy is a specialized course of study for those whose career goals include either vocal performance or teaching.

Course Requirements for the Certificate

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this certificate.

Course List

Course	Title	Units
MUSC 292	The Appreciation of Music	3
MUSC 372	Seminar in Music History and Literature: Vocal	3
MUSC 373	Vocal Diction and Literature I	3
MUSC 374	Vocal Diction and Literature II	3
MUSC 375	Vocal Pedagogy	3
MUSC 416	Senior Recital	2
Select two units from the following:		2
MUSC 310F	Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Voice 1
Select two units from the following: 2		2
MUSC 411A	Music Performance Groups: A Cappella Choir
MUSC 411B	Music Performance Groups: Band
MUSC 411C	Music Performance Groups: Pep Band
MUSC 411D	Music Performance Groups: Symphonic Wind Ensemble
MUSC 411E	University Chorus
MUSC 411F	Music Performance Groups: Orchestra
MUSC 411G	Music Performance Groups: Jazz Ensemble I
MUSC 411J	Music Performance Groups: Jazz Ensemble II
MUSC 413A	Chamber Singers
MUSC 413B	Opera Workshop
Select two units from the following:		2
MUSC 222	Fundamentals of Conducting
MUSC 310F	Studio Instruction in Applied Music: Voice
MUSC 324	Middle and Junior High School Vocal Ensemble Techniques
MUSC 380	Vocal Accompanying Repertoire
Total Units		23

¹

Must be taken twice.

²

These courses may be taken more than once for credit.

Application Requirements

1. A minimum of two years at a music department, school of music, or conservatory with a music major/voice emphasis, and a minimum GPA of 2.5;
2. A taped audition;
3. Application letter and resume;
4. A minimum of three letters of reference from voice/music faculty or private instructors;
5. Basic piano skills (minimum of three years of study);
6. Internet or direct phone interview with California State University, Chico voice faculty;
7. International students must have a minimum TOEFL score of 400.