Master of Music

Orchestral Career Studies

Degree Requirements

Orchestral Career Studies is for string players pursuing a career with a major symphony.  Special emphasis is placed on training musicians for the rigorous audition process.  Candidates are expected to submit an unedited audio or video recording of approximately 25 minutes. For details on the application process, visit the Orchestral Career Studies Program page.

Since degree requirements and course offerings can change from year to year, consult the General Course Catalog for your appropriate school year's requirements and suggestions.

Faculty for Strings

• Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio - Director, Orchestral Career Studies Graduate Program; Assistant Professor, Violin / Viola

• Dmitri Atapine, D.M.A. - Assistant Professor, Cello
• Hans Halt – String Bass
• Marina Roznitovsky Oster – Harp

For More Information about the Orchestral Career Studies Program

• Orchestral Career Studies Brochure
• Details, History, Contact Information for the Orchestral Career Studies Program

Department of Music Graduate Programs of Study

• Master of Arts in Music History / Musicology
• Master of Music in Instrumental Performance
• Master of Music in Vocal Performance
• Master of Music in Orchestral Career Studies
• Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
• Master of Music in Jazz & Improvisational Music
• Master of Music in Composition
• Master of Music in General Music Education
• Master of Music in Choral Music Education
• Master of Music in Instrumental Music Education