MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREE

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1 The Master of Music degree program provides advanced studies in music education, as well as solo and ensemble performance. Graduate programs in music are for those students who hold a baccalaureate degree in music. Objectives of the program are: To improve the quality of the student s musical performances through instruction and supervised experience in public performance; To improve the student s proficiency in composing and analyzing music; To help the student improve the knowledge and skills necessary to teach music in public schools and universities; To foster respect for the integral role music plays in contemporary society and in education and to develop the ability of professional musicians to communicate that role to the general public; and To help the student develop detailed knowledge of music research, music literature, music history, and music theory. Admission In addition to the University and graduate studies admission requirements listed, applicants for the Master of Music degree must meet the following multiple measures for admission to the degree program: 1. Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to rate the applicant s academic aptitude and motivation. 2. Advisory exams, administered by the department in music history, music theory, and music education to be completed during the first period of enrollment. 3. For performance majors: An entrance audition of 30 minutes length representing a variety of styles and composers. 4. For music education majors: A brief performance audition in the major applied area. 5. A bachelor s degree in music, music education, music performance or the equivalency from a NASM accredited institution. Information about exams and the graduate program in Music may be obtained from the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Music. General Requirements Candidates for the Master of Music degree must complete a minimum of 32 hours of approved course work and maintain a minimum graduate grade point average of 3.0. Only applied music grades of A or B will count toward requirements for the degree. The student must remove all deficiencies identified by advisory examinations. The deficiencies may be removed by satisfactorily completing additional coursework in deficiency areas as directed by the Graduate Committee. All candidates for the Master of Music degree must pass written and oral comprehensive exams. Performance majors must present at least one public recital. The recital content and length must be approved by the Graduate Committee. Graduate Committee The Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Music with approval of the chair and advisement of the faculty, shall appoint for each student a Graduate Committee of not fewer than three faculty members from the Music Department. Members of the committee should represent the various areas of applied music, music theory, music history, and music education. The committee will review the candidate s advisory examinations, construct and approve a final form of the program, and administer the final comprehensive examination. 51

2 Choral I. Prerequisites for admission: (1) A bachelor s degree in music, (2) completion of requirements for public school certification in Music, and (3) completion of advisory examinations. MUSIC 5512 Advanced Vocal Methods MUSIC 5542 Advanced Choral Literature (Required) D. Individual Voice Lessons (3 to 6 hours) E. Choral Ensemble (2 to 4 hours) These courses must be approved before enrollment by the student s graduate committee. Choices and approval will reflect the results of the advisory exams. No more than two hours may be from workshops. A thesis reflecting substantive scholarly activity is strongly recommended. G. MUSIC 5100 Final Comprehensive Examination 52

3 Instrumental I. Prerequisites for admission: (1) A bachelor s degree in music, (2) completion of requirements for public school certification in music, and (3) completion of advisory examinations. MUSIC 5252 Instrumental Problems MUSIC 5482 Advanced Instrumental Literature (Required) D. Individual Lessons-Major Instrument (3 to 6 hours) E. Instrumental Ensemble (2 to 4 hours) These courses must be approved by the student s graduate committee. Choices and approval will reflect the results of the advisory exams. No more than two hours may be from workshops. A thesis reflecting substantive scholarly activity is strongly recommended. G. MUSIC 5100 Final Comprehensive Examination. 53

4 Piano Pedagogy I. Prerequisites for admission: (1) A bachelor s degree in music, (2) completion of requirements for public school certification in music, and (3) completion of advisory examinations. MUSIC 5012 Seminar in Advanced Piano Pedagogy MUSIC 5012 Seminar in Advanced Piano Literature (Required) D. Individual Piano Lessons (3 to 6 hours) E. Ensemble (Choral/Instrumental/Accompanying) (2 to 4 hours) These courses must be approved by the student s graduate committee. Choices and approval will reflect the results of the advisory exams. No more than two hours may be from workshops. A thesis reflecting substantive scholarly activity is strongly recommended. G. MUSIC 5100 Final Comprehensive Examination. 54

5 Performance (Code No. 870) I. Prerequisites for admission: (1) a bachelor s degree in music, (2) completion of advisory examinations and entrance audition. A. Applied Music (10 hours) Applied Music study (individual lessons) in major area (8 hours) MUSIC 5972 Graduate Recital and Research (2 hours) B. (2 hours) C. Music History and Literature (6 hours) (Choose two of the Music History courses below) Choose the one two-hour course below that is appropriate to your performance emphasis: MUSIC 5482 Advanced Instrumental Literature MUSIC 5002 Individual Study in Solo Materials OR MUSIC 5012 Seminar in Solo Materials D. Music Pedagogy Choose the appropriate course(s) from the list below: MUSIC 5012 Seminar in Advanced Piano Pedagogy (Piano Majors) MUSIC 5402 Seminar in Advanced Individual Instrumental Techniques (Orchestral Instrument Majors) MUSIC 5012 Seminar in Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (2 hours) (Voice Majors) MUSIC 5782 Language Diction (2 hours) (Voice Majors) E. MUSIC 5102 Forms and Analysis F. Ensemble (appropriate to degree emphasis; 2 to 4 hours) G. Electives (6 to 8 hours) These courses must be approved by the student s graduate committee. Choices and approval will reflect the results of the advisory exams. H. MUSIC 5100 Final Comprehensive Examination 55