MTSU provides diversity in training for students pursuing a Music degree in Voice Performance. Opportunities abound to perform in operas, musicals, and an array of ensembles, as well as at local theatres and the Nashville Opera. Voice faculty members, who perform professionally, guide students in not only learning how to sing, but also how to establish and maintain a career. Guest clinicians are brought in, and faculty members hold weekly master classes so that students can perform with feedback. The School of Music and the theatre program work collaboratively to help students move into the real world of performance.
Careers
Paths taken by Voice Performance graduates from MTSU include making a living as performers, continuing work in advanced music studies or other graduate programs or pursuing music-related careers. Some undergraduates also have won prestigious competitions and been accepted to outstanding music schools for advanced degrees. Here are some examples of job possibilities:
Actor
Church musician/worship leader
Composer/arranger/orchestrator
Music critic/journalist
Music editor and publisher
Music educator
Music librarian
Music theatre director
Musicologist
Salesperson/marketer
Singer/performer
Songwriter
Studio/private teacher
Talent agent
University professor
Vocalist
Expected July, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Liberal Arts
Middle Tenneessee State University,
1301 East Main Street,
MURFREESBORO,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Students must have official high school or university transcripts and it must be mailed directly from your high school or university to MTSU.
English proficiency scores: IELTS score of 5.5 or above; TOEFL iBT score of 61 or above (Computer-based 173 or above or paper-based 500 or above; TOEFL Essential at 6.5 level; Duolingo English Test with a score of 85 or above; iTEP score of 3.5 or above; The ELS completion certificate of level 110.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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