The UB Department of Music has designed the Advanced Certificate in Contemporary Performance to provide students with creative opportunities to develop their experience in contemporary music performance. Students will study all aspects of contemporary music performance, presentation, recording and entrepreneurship.
In collaboration with the Center for 21st-Century Music, students have the opportunity to perform with the Slee Sinfonietta, at the June in Buffalo Festival, and in the greater Buffalo area. The Department of Music is home to an internationally-recognized graduate program in Composition, exceptional performance venues and a comprehensive library collection of contemporary music scores and recordings.
Coursework for the Advanced Certificate in Contemporary Performance combines studio lessons, participation in the UB Contemporary Ensemble, and related opportunities for performance-oriented development. For a complete list of required courses, please visit the Degree and Course Catalog. All coursework must be completed with grades of "A," B," or "S."