Vocal Studies

DEGREES / DIPLOMAS Undergraduate

Degrees/Diplomas*

UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA (UD)

If you’re a performer or composer who is self-motivated, on a mission, and wants to fast-track your career, dive into this three-year, music-intensive program. You’ll benefit

from working alongside graduate students and professional musicians in ensembles, performance, and repertory courses— and if you decide to pursue your Master of Music degree, you’ll graduate in five years rather than six.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BM)

Earn your Bachelor of Music degree from Emerson College through a joint program with Longy. Benefit from Longy’s conservatory faculty, performance opportunities, and artistic and social change programs while fulfilling your liberal arts credits at Emerson. You’ll be able to take advantage of the resources of both institutions—including the alumni network and career services—setting you up for success after graduation.

Undergraduate Programs of Study:

Brass Composition Organ Piano Strings Vocal Studies Woodwinds

*Longy will accept an undergraduate class of students to begin in Fall 2023. We will suspend undergraduate applications beyond that date.

Graduate Degrees/Diplomas

MASTER OF MUSIC (MM)

You’re ready to take a deep dive academically and artistically in this twoyear Master of Music program. Longy’s innovative Catalyst Curriculum pairs musical excellence with a focus on the skills you’ll need to become a professional musician: the ability to design experiences, produce projects, and engage audiences with exceptional musical encounters. Dedicated career coaching will help guide your studies and prepare you for what comes after graduation.

MASTER OF MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION (MM/ME)

Longy’s teacher education program is rooted in equity and social action. Read on to learn more about our teacher education program, including an In-Person or Online degree.

GRADUATE PERFORMANCE DIPLOMA (GPD) GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COMPOSITION (GD)

This two-year program was created so you can focus intensively on training, performance, and professional opportunities. The GPD/GD

program usually comes after the completion of a Master of Music degree. Compared to the Master of Music, it requires fewer academic courses and is focused on your skills and interests. If you want to dig in deeper before launching your career, this program is perfect for you.

Graduate Programs of Study:

Brass Chamber Music Collaborative Piano Composition Historical Performance Jazz & Contemporary Music Organ Piano Strings Vocal Studies Woodwinds

Master of Music in Music Education—In Person

(MM/ME IN PERSON)

Longy’s in-person program was built for musicians who want a powerful graduate program rooted in equity and culturally responsive classroom teaching. Graduate with your Master’s in just one year, plus we’ll prepare you for initial teaching licensure in Massachusetts public schools! You’ll gain immediate experience, working with youth in Greater Boston-area public schools and El Sistema-inspired sites. You’ll also have full access to the resources of Longy’s conservatory campus, including studio lessons, ensembles, and performance opportunities in a musically rich, supportive environment.

Course Highlights

Culturally Responsive Teaching

In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to reach students who are culturally and racially different from you within the music class and ensemble setting. You will explore your own assumptions about race, class, and culture; and learn strategies for creating classrooms that are culturally inviting to all. You will learn principles of Culturally Responsive Teaching, including affirming students’ cultural connections, stressing collectivity as well as individuality, and managing the classroom with firm, consistent, caring control.

Identity and Culture in the Classroom

Explores the many ways in which identity impacts educators and students in the classroom, with a focus on race, language, socio-economic status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and physical and learning abilities. Analyzes common music education materials as they relate to cultural competency, with emphasis on critiquing and revising traditional music education. Watch: Longy’s Teacher Education Program

Your Faculty

Jamie Gunther, Assistant Director of Teacher Education Michael Gutierrez, Administrative Manager of Teacher Education Antonio Berdugo Michael Coelho Heather Cote Sarah Fard Garo Saraydarian Michal Shein Christopher Sierra Ryan Welsh Sylvie Zakarian