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Instrumental Performance

School of Music Graduate Studies - Instrumental Performance

The Northern Arizona University School of Music offers graduate study in performance (M.M.) for winds, brass, percussion, strings, piano and guitar majors.; Graduate students will have the opportunity to work closely with our outstanding instrumental faculty during weekly private lessons and studio classes.; NAU also provides graduate students with ample orchestral, chamber music, and solo performing outlets. These include our Wind Symphony conducted by Dr. Daniel Schmidt, Symphony Orchestra conducted by Darko Butorac, Jazz Ensembles conducted by Joel DiBartolo and Dr. Steven Dunn, small ensembles, and recitals.; Some graduate students selected for assistantships may also be able to gain valuable teaching experience during their NAU graduate study.; The Instrumental Masters Program is designed to prepare students for careers as as players and teachers.; NAU’s broad course offerings also include Literature, Pedagogy, Conducting, and Arranging.; Unique to our program is the potential for graduate students to perform along side their professors in the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.; These positions are hired annually by audition.