<p>Does anyone know of schools with a master's degree in contemporary (classical, not pop/rock/jazz) vocal performance besides UCLA and Manhattan?</p>
<p>Dawn Upshaw runs a wonderful program at Bard. Although the singers do learn standard rep - they also perform a lot of New Music. [Bard</a> College Conservatory of Music | Graduate Vocal Arts Program | Overview](<a href=“http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/vap/]Bard”>Graduate Vocal Arts Program)</p>
<p>“This two-year master of music degree balances a respect for established repertory and expressive techniques with the flexibility and curiosity needed to keep abreast of evolving musical ideas.”</p>
<p>Cal Arts (MFA) <a href=“http://music.calarts.edu/programs/performance/voice[/url]”>http://music.calarts.edu/programs/performance/voice</a></p>
<p>I second the idea of Cal Arts. You might also contact Mills and find out what opportunities & instruction are there for vocal performance. [Mills</a> College :: Music :: MFA in Performance & Lit](<a href=“http://www.mills.edu/academics/graduate/mus/programs/mfa_in_performance_lit.php]Mills”>http://www.mills.edu/academics/graduate/mus/programs/mfa_in_performance_lit.php)</p>
<p>Have you looked into NYU?</p>