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Music M.M.
(Select from eight emphases)
Degree Requirements - 30-33 Credits
Collaborative Keyboard Emphasis
In addition to the Music, M.M. requirements above, proficiency in diction and translation of two standard foreign languages (selected from French, German and Italian) will be examined upon entry. Candidates with deficiencies will meet with their major advisor and other appropriate faculty to determine the best way to remedy those deficiencies.
Required Emphasis Credits - 24-26 hours
Studies in Major Area
MUS 600 Introduction to Musical Scholarship (2)
MUS 693 Practicum in Music (1-4) Take 2 hours*
MUS 665 Individual Performance in Collaborative Piano (2-4) Take 8 hours
MUS 540 Techniques of Vocal Coaching (2)
MUS 541 Chamber Music Literature for Keyboard (2)
Major Performing Organization (2)
Other studies in Music
Music History, Music Theory (6)
Courses will be selected by advisement based upon candidates' needs identified through advisory examination.
Elective Emphasis Credits - 6-7 hours
Electives will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's need identified through examination.
MUS 538 French/Italian Art Song (2)
MUS 539 British/American Art Song (2)
MUS 630 Small Ensembles and Chamber Music (1)
MUS 507 History of Instruments and Instrumental Practices (3)
MUS 559 Opera History and Literature (2)
MUS 671 Individual Performance in Piano (2-4)
Note(s): *Recital and correlative paper.
Conducting Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 26 hours
MUS 600 Introduction to Musical Scholarship (2)
MUS 511 Wind Band Literature and Techniques (2)
MUS 512 Symphonic Literature and Techniques (2)
MUS 558 Choral Literature and Techniques (2)
MUS 550 Score Reading and Analysis (1)
MUS 551 Individual Performance in Conducting (2) Take 4 hours
MUS 693 Practicum in Music (1-4)
Individual Performance in Major Instrument or Voice (4)
Major Performing Organization (2)
Music History and Theory - 6 hours
Courses will be selected by advisement based upon candidates' needs identified through advisory examination.
Elective Emphasis Credits - 4-5 hours
MUS 564 Problems in Teaching Voice (2)
MUS 580 String Techniques for the Conductor (2)
MUS 653 Vocal Literature and Styles (3)
MUS 650 Seminar: Choral Music (2)
MUS 657 Instrumental Literature and Styles (3)
MUS 661 Percussion Pedagogy (2)
MUS 685 Performance in Opera Theatre (1-12)
A recorded public recital and correlative paper are required. The performance will be conducted by the candidate and evaluated by the major advisor and relevant faculty. It is the student's responsibility to file a printed program and audio recording of the performance with the School of Music Office and the Music Library.
Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 22-23 hours
Studies in the Major Area (14 hours)
MUS 600 Introduction to Musical Scholarship (2)
MUS 693 Practicum in Music (2) (Recital and Correlative Paper)
Individual Performance (8)
Major Performing Organization (2)
String performers will participate in a major ensemble each semester in residence.
Other Studies in Music (8-9 hours)
Music History, Music Theory (6)
Pedagogy (2-3)
Note(s): Other Studies in Music will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's needs identified through advisory examination.
In addition to the Music, M.M. requirements above, brass, woodwind, string, and percussion majors will take a written written examination on instrumental techniques in their instrument area.
Elective Credits - 8 hours
Electives will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's needs identified through examination.
Note(s): Master of Music candidates in performance must present a public recital. It is the student's responsibility to file a printed program and tape recording of the performance with the School of Music Office and the Music Library.
A correlative paper may be required in conjunction with the recital at the discretion of the individual school.
Performance emphases are available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, harp, keyboard, voice, and guitar.
Jazz Studies Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 29 hours
MUS 544 Seminar in Jazz History (3)
MUS 547 Advanced Arranging (2)
MUS 585 Advanced Jazz Improvisation (2)
MUS 600 Introduction to Musical Scholarship (2)
MUS 625 Jazz Ensembles (1) Take 2 hours
MUS 636 Individual Performance in Jazz (2-4) Take 8 hours
MUS 693 Practicum in Music (1-4) Take 2 hours*
Other Studies in Music
Music History, Music Theory (6)
Other Studies in Music will be selected by advisement based upon candidates needs identified through advisory examination.
Elective Emphasis Credits - 3 hours
Electives will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's needs identified through examination.
Note(s): Master of Music candidates in jazz studies must present a public recital. This recital should be recorded and a printed program and CD recording should be filed with the School of Music Office and the Music Library. A correlative paper will be required in conjunction with the recital.
All graduate students enrolling in the School of Music as majors are expected to attend major recitals, concerts, productions and convocations on a regular basis as part of the course program.
Residency, when stated in the music section of this catalog, is interpreted to mean 9 credit hours or more per semester.
Jazz Studies specializations are available in saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and drums.
Master of Music candidates will take a written comprehensive examination at a time approved by the major advisor.
This is a highly selective degree program. Admission is by audition for the applied jazz faculty and is dependent on studio availability.
Music Education Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits- 12 hours
Studies in the Major Area (9 hours)
MUS 610 Research in Music Education (3)
MUS 519 Foundations of Music Education (3)
MUS 533 Curriculum Trends in Music Education (3)
Studies in Professional Education (3 hours)
Selected from the following content areas such as: Multicultural Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Foundations or Special Education (3).
Credits in Music Studies - 10 hours
To be selected in consultation with program advisor (10).
Elective Credits in Music and other areas - 8 hours
Courses should be based upon the candidate's specialized teaching area and professional goals.
Note(s): Candidates will be asked to take an advisory examination on topics related to music education.
The School of Music will consider examinations, scholarly papers and musical performance in all areas of study to assess student progress throughout the program.
Music History and Literature Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 27 hours
MUS 600 Introduction to Musical Scholarship (2)
MUS 699 Thesis (6)
Music History (12)
Music Theory Courses (3)
Major Performing Organization and/or Individual Performance (4)
Elective Credits - 3 hours
Electives will be selected by advisement, based upon candidate's needs identified through examination.
Note(s): Music Theory and Music History courses are selected by advisement based on the candidate's area of focus and upon the candidate's needs identified through the advisory examination.
Students who are able to demonstrate competency in any required course may substitute an elective chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Music Theory and Composition Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 33 hours
MUS 600 Introduction to Musical Scholarship (2)
MUS 603 Analytical Studies in Music (3)
MUS 648 Seminar: Music Since 1900 (3)
MUS 677 Individual Instruction in Composition (8)
MUS 699 Thesis (6) (or original composition)
Music Performing Organization and/or Individual Performance (2)
Music History (6)
Studies in Music History will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's needs identified through advisory examination.
Note(s): MUS 502 and MUS 503 may be required if advisory examinations indicate that these courses will significantly increase the strength of Master of Music candidates in Theory and Composition.
Students who are able to prove their competency in any of the required courses listed above may substitute electives chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Master of Music candidates will present a recital of their compositions written as part of their degree program.
In addition to the Music, M.M. requirements above, Theory and Composition candidates must submit examples of works composed, supported if possible by recordings.
This emphasis requires that the student has completed a Bachelor's degree in music.
Vocal Performance Emphasis
In addition to the Music, M.M. requirements above, Voice students must pass a diction proficiency examination in German, French and Italian. An entrance audition is required; voice students will be expected to perform one or more art songs in French, German, Italian and English, including one opera aria or oratorio aria and a contemporary art song. The entrance audition may be performed during the first semester of degree work.
Required Emphasis Credits - 29-33 hours
MUS 600 Introduction to Musical Scholarship (2)
MUS 559 Opera History and Literature (2)
MUS 693 Practicum in Music (1-4) (Recital and Correlative Paper)
Individual Performance (8)
Major Performing Organization (2)
Studies in the Major Area (8-9 hours)
Select one of the following courses:
MUS 564 Problems in Teaching Voice (2)
Select two of the following courses (4-5 hours)
MUS 538 French/Italian Art Song (2)
MUS 539 British/American Art Song (2)
Select one of the following courses: (2 hours)
MUS 534 Acting for Singers (2)
MUS 685 Performance in Opera Theatre (1-12) Take 2 hours
MUS 686 Scene Studies in Opera (1-3) Take 2 hours
Other Studies in Music (6 hours)
Music History or Music Theory (6)
Other Studies in Music will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's needs identified through advisory examination.
Elective Credits - 3 hours
Note(s): Students in the area of Vocal Performance should have skills in translation of vocal literature in one foreign language (French, German, or Italian) as well as diction mastery of all three. A candidate may challenge any portion of the language requirement.
Master of Music candidates in voice must present a public recital. It is the student's responsibility to file a printed program and tape recording of the performance with the School of Music Office and the Music Library.
A correlative paper may be required in conjunction with the recital at the discretion of the individual school.
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