Graduate student have the opportunity to develop their performing skills, research and writing skills, teaching skills and overall musicianship through interaction with music at a deeper, more intense level that was possible as an undergraduate.
Graduate students are expected to be musical leaders in the department, in the studio and in ensembles.
Graduate Learning Outcomes for University of Wyoming Department of Music
Graduate Assistants help faculty members teach undergraduate classes. Duties will differ in each class, but are likely to involve grading, taking roll, tutoring students, lecturing, demonstrating, and class set-up. All duties are performed under the supervision of the faculty member. A student with a full assistantship will be assigned 18 clock hours of responsibilities each week.
Students are mentored by their studio teacher and other faculty members. The mentoring relationship is one of the best parts of the graduate experience. Both student and faculty member will work to establish a positive, professional relationship.
All graduate students will take comprehensive exams and submit a Plan B project near the end of their last semester. Performance majors will perform a graduate recital under the direction of their studio teacher. Complete information is available in the Graduate Handbook.
The Graduate Seminar will meet once in March and once in April 2013. This is a new service to graduate students to assist in furthering your success at UW, helping with GA issues, enhancing your career goals, and helping you get to know other graduate students in music.
Advanced Degrees. Consult with your applied teacher or advisor about your suitability and interest in graduate degrees.
Performing Career. Consult with your applied teacher about performing possibilities in the region and nationally.
Teaching. Opportunities exist for those with a music education degree and teacher certification to teach in public and private schools. Many graduates teach private lessons.
Professional Teaching Associations:
First Year
Second Year
Dr. David
Brinkman, Graduate Coordinator
312 FA 766-5244 brinkman@uwyo.edu
Responsible for Graduate Advising, GA
Assignments, and Comprehensive Exams.
Megan Fletcher, Office
Associate, Senior
258 FA 766-5222 mmercer@uwyo.edu
Responsible for payroll, paperwork and
administrative issues.
Dr. Theresa
Bogard, Department Chair
258 FA 755-5242 tbogard@uwyo.edu
