Chapter 6 Graduate Program Requirements/Course Descriptions
College of Liberal and Fine Arts
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Master of Music Degree
The Master of Music degree program in the Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The Master of Music degree offers the opportunity for advanced study for qualified students who wish to emphasize music performance, conducting, music education, or piano pedagogy and performance. The Music Performance Emphasis offers specialized curricular tracks in instrumental and vocal performance. The Conducting Emphasis offers specialized curricular tracks in instrumental and choral conducting. The Music Education Emphasis offers specialized curricular tracks in instrumental music education, choral music education, or general music education.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageProgram Admission Requirements. In addition to satisfying the University-wide admission requirements, applicants are expected to hold the Bachelor of Music degree or Bachelor of Music Education degree with a major in their intended area of graduate emphasis, or the equivalent; submit three recommendations from established professionals commenting on the appropriateness of graduate study in music for the applicant; and complete one of the following:
Music Performance: Audition in person or provide a recent tape demonstrating the level of mastery in the proposed performance medium.
Conducting: Audition in person or provide a recent videotape demonstrating the level of mastery in a rehearsal or performance situation.
Music Education: Music Education Entrance Examination.
Piano Pedagogy and Performance: Audition in person or provide a recent tape demonstrating the level of mastery in piano.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageStudents are required to take placement examinations in music theory and music history before taking graduate courses. The student’s advisor will counsel the student in correcting deficiencies and selecting courses for the student’s degree program.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageDegree Requirements.
Courses in which a grade of "C" or lower is earned will not count toward the minimum number of hours required for the Master of Music degree.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageStudents selecting the Music Performance Emphasis are required to complete 31 semester credit hours, including 1 semester credit hour for a recital. Voice principals must take diagnostic examinations in French, German, Italian, and English lyric diction. If the student is not found proficient in any one of the languages, the appropriate course will be required.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageCandidates for the Master of Music degree with an emphasis in Conducting must complete
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageA. 10 semester credit hours in the area of emphasis as follows:
MUS 5554 Music Performance-Performance Emphasis
(two semesters)
MUS 6941 Recital
MUS 6961 Comprehensive Examination
B. 15 semester credit hours of music electives (approved by advisor) to include the areas of theory and analysis, history and literature, research, pedagogy, and performance. Six hours of these music electives must be satisfied by the completion of MUS 5223 Ensemble Repertoire and MUS 5523 Rehearsal Techniques.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageC. 6 semester credit hours of electives (approved by advisor), of which no more than 2 hours may be in a music ensemble.
Candidates for the Master of Music degree with an emphasis in Music Performance must complete
A. 10 semester credit hours in the area of emphasis as follows:
MUS 5554 Music Performance-Performance Emphasis
(two semesters)
MUS 6941 Recital
MUS 6961 Comprehensive Examination
B. 15 semester credit hours of music electives (approved by advisor) to include the areas of theory and analysis, history and literature, research, pedagogy, and performance
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageC. 6 semester credit hours of electives (approved by advisor), of which no more than 2 semester credit hours may be in a music ensemble.
Candidates for the Master of Music degree with an emphasis in Music Education must complete
A. 12 semester credit hours in the area of emphasis as follows:
MUS 5403 Psychological Foundations of Music Education
MUS 5413 Research in Music Education
MUS 6423 Seminar in Music Education
MUS 6913 Project in Music Education
B. 24 semester credit hours of electives (approved by advisor) to include the areas of theory and analysis, history and literature, research, and performance (no more than 2 semester credit hours may be in a music ensemble). The remaining hours of electives are to be taken in the area of specialization (instrumental music education, choral music education, music technology, or general music education) and must be approved by the advisor.
Piano Pedagogy and Performance Emphasis
Candidates for the Master of Music degree with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy and Performance must complete
A. 22 semester credit hours in the area of emphasis as follows:
MUS 5433 Performance Repertoire-Piano
MUS 5533 Pedagogy of Music Performance (2 semesters)
MUS 5542 Music Performance (3 semesters)
MUS 5572 Class Piano Pedagogy
MUS 5421 Practicum in Advanced Teaching
MUS 6923 Project in Piano Pedagogy
MUS 6941 Recital
B. 9 semester credit hours of music electives (approved by advisor) to include the areas of theory and analysis, history and literature, research, and performance.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageC. 5 semester credit hours of electives (approved by advisor), of which no more than 2 semester credit hours may be in a music ensemble.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageSpecial Degree Requirements. Students selecting the Music Performance Emphasis are required to participate for two semesters in an ensemble appropriate to their program of study. Students selecting the Music Performance Emphasis or Conducting Emphasis will complete a recital document and oral examination.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous PageStudents selecting the Music Education Emphasis will complete written and oral examinations. Students selecting the Piano Pedagogy and Performance Emphasis will complete an oral examination.
Chapter 6 Index | Catalog Home | Previous Page2. Admissions
3. General Academic Regulations
4. Master's Degree Regulations
5. Doctoral Degree Regulations
6. Graduate Program Requirements and Course Descriptions
Additional Resources
Graduate and Undergraduate Catalog Archive
Office of Graduate Studies
Contact Us