May 31, 2024

2023-24 Graduate Bulletin

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2023-24 Graduate Bulletin

Music, MM

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Admission and school requirements for this degree are notated on the School of Music home page.

Required Courses

MUMH 5331 - Music Bibliography Credit(s): 3
MUTC 5361 - Introduction to Graduate Music Theory Credit(s): 3

Music Theory

One course from:

MUTC 5362 - Theory Pedagogy Credit(s): 3
MUTC 5363 - Orchestration Credit(s): 3
MUTC 5364 - Post-tonal Analysis Credit(s): 3
MUTC 5365 - Schenkerian Theory Credit(s): 3
MUTC 5366 - Readings in Music Theory Credit(s): 3

Music History

Two courses from:

MUMH 5321 - Music of the Baroque Era Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5322 - Music of the Classic Era Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5323 - Music of the Romantic Era Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5324 - Music of the Twentieth Century Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5325 - Music in America Credit(s): 3

Area of Concentration

The student will select one area of concentration, either non-thesis or thesis, from the areas listed below:

Non-Thesis Areas of Concentration

Conducting

The conducting track in the Master of Music is designed to provide intense training for students interested in attaining professional-level skills and background in the art of conducting. There are three tracks in the conducting concentration: choral, band and orchestral. Students entering these programs should have substantial undergraduate training in conducting.

Recital

One semester of:

MUAP 5095 - Recital Credit(s): 0

Applied Instruction

Eight hours of:

MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2

Applied Ensemble

Two hours from:

MUEN 5133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1
MUAP 5109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2

Seminar in Music Literature

Six hours as appropriate to concentration and as assigned by advisor.

MUMH 5301 - Seminar in Orchestral Literature I Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5302 - Seminar in Orchestral Literature II Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5303 - Seminar in Band Literature I Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5304 - Seminar in Band Literature II Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5305 - Seminar in Choral Literature I Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5306 - Seminar in Choral Literature II Credit(s): 3

Music Electives

Five credit hours from MUAP, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI or MUTC prefixes.

Music Education: Choral

The music education track in the Master of Music is designed to provide teachers with advanced skills and knowledge to succeed in the public schools or in teaching college. Students may select one of four concentrations: instrumental, choral, elementary/general music or conducting. Students entering this degree should have an undergraduate degree in music.

The choral and instrumental concentrations within the Master of Music are available for either face-to-face or online students.

Ensemble/Applied Conducting

Two hours from:

MUAP 5109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MUEN 5133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1

Seminar in Music Literature

Six Hours:

MUSI 5373 - Choral Rehearsal Techniques Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5374 - Repertoire for the Developing Choir Credit(s): 3

Research/Psychology/Education Component

Two courses (six hours) from:

MUSI 5340 - Music Research Seminar Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5341 - Psychology of Music Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5342 - Foundations of Music Education Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5343 - Current Trends in Music Education Credit(s): 3

Music Electives

Seven credit hours from MUAP, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI or MUTC prefixes.

Music Education: Wind Band Conducting

Applied Instruction

Six hours of:

MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2

Applied Instruction/Ensemble

Two hours from:

MUAP 5109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MUEN 5135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1

Seminar in Music Literature

Six hours from:

MUMH 5303 - Seminar in Band Literature I Credit(s): 3
MUMH 5304 - Seminar in Band Literature II Credit(s): 3

Research/Psychology/Education Component

Two courses (six hours) from:

MUSI 5340 - Music Research Seminar Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5341 - Psychology of Music Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5343 - Current Trends in Music Education Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5342 - Foundations of Music Education Credit(s): 3

Music Electives

One credit hour from MUAP, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI or MUTC prefixes.

Music Education: Elementary/General Music

The music education track in the Master of Music is designed to provide teachers with advanced skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the public schools or in teaching college. Students may select one of four concentrations: instrumental, choral, elementary/general music or conducting. Students entering this degree should have an undergraduate degree in music.

The elementary/general music concentration within the Master of Music is entirely web based and may be completed via the internet, though some courses are available in a face-to-face format. This program is designed for individuals who wish to continue their study of elementary/general music methods and pedagogical theory. It is intended for practicing music specialists in the public-private schools.

Required Music Education Core

MUSI 5340 - Music Research Seminar Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5341 - Psychology of Music Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5342 - Foundations of Music Education Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5343 - Current Trends in Music Education Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5345 - Music in Early Childhood Credit(s): 3

Practitioner/Project Option

Six hours from:

MUSI 5344 - Reflective Practitioner Credit(s): 3
MUSI 5347 - Professional/Clinical Project Credit(s): 3
(This course may be repeated for additional credit. Max Credit(s): 6)

Music Performance: Accompanying

The performance track in the Master of Music is designed to provide intense training for students interested in attaining professional-level skills and background in performing. Students may pursue performance studies in one of five concentrations: keyboard, collaborative piano, voice, pedagogy or instrumental (strings, wind instruments or percussion). Students entering these programs should have substantial undergraduate training in their area of performance.

Survey in Music Literature Courses

Four hours from:

MUAP 5261 - Survey of Vocal Literature Credit(s): 2
MUAP 5262 - Survey of Instrumental Literature Credit(s): 2

Applied Instruction

Fourteen hours from:

MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
Twelve hours total:
Applied Piano Credit(s): 4
Applied Accompanying Credit(s): 8
One hour from each of the following:
MUEN 5139 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1
MUAP 5109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1

Professional Development

Two hours of:

MUSI 5172 - Professional Development Credit(s): 1 To 3

Recital

Two semesters of:

MUAP 5095 - Recital Credit(s): 0
One vocal recital and
One instrumental recital

Music Electives

One credit hour from:

MUAP 5109 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MUEN 5139 - Chamber Music Practicum Credit(s): 1
MUSI 5175 - Advanced Graduate Studies Credit(s): 1 To 3

Note:

For language and diction requirement, contact the School of Music .

Music Performance: Keyboard

Performance Theory and Materials

MUAP 5364 - Performance Theory and Materials Credit(s): 3

Applied Instruction

Nine hours of:

MUAP 5329 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 3

Repertoire

Four hours of:

MUAP 5158 - Repertoire Credit(s): 1

Applied Ensemble

Two courses from:

MUEN 5133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1

Recital

MUAP 5095 - Recital Credit(s): 0
And one course from:
- MUAP 5095
or
MUAP 5096 - Major Opera Role Credit(s): 0

Additional Applied Instruction

One course from:

MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MUAP 5329 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 3

Music Electives

Zero to one credit hour from MUAP, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI or MUTC prefixes. Elective hours will depend upon course selection for additional applied instruction.

Music Performance: Orchestral Instrument

Performance Theory and Materials

MUAP 5364 - Performance Theory and Materials Credit(s): 3

Repertoire

Three hours from:

MUAP 5158 - Repertoire Credit(s): 1

Applied Instruction

Nine hours of:

MUAP 5329 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 3

Additional Applied Instruction

One course from:

MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MUAP 5329 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 3

Applied Ensemble

Two hours from:

MUEN 5133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1

Recital

MUAP 5095 - Recital Credit(s): 0
And one course from:
- MUAP 5095
or
MUAP 5096 - Major Opera Role Credit(s): 0

Music Electives

One or two credit hours from MUAP, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI or MUTC prefixes. Elecitve hours will depend upon course selection for additional applied instruction.

Music Performance: Pedagogy

Performance Theory and Materials

MUAP 5364 - Performance Theory and Materials Credit(s): 3

Applied Instruction

Eight hours of:

MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2

Repertoire

Two hours of:

MUAP 5158 - Repertoire Credit(s): 1

Professional Development

Two hours of:

MUSI 5172 - Professional Development Credit(s): 1 To 3

Applied Ensemble

Four hours from:

MUEN 5134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1

Recital

One semester of:

MUAP 5095 - Recital Credit(s): 0

Music Electives

Two credit hours from MUAP, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI or MUTC prefixes.

Music Performance: Voice

Performance Theory and Materials

MUAP 5364 - Performance Theory and Materials Credit(s): 3

Applied Instruction

MUAP 5219 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
and nine hours of:
MUAP 5329 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 3

Repertoire

Three hours of:

MUAP 5158 - Repertoire Credit(s): 1

Recital

MUAP 5095 - Recital Credit(s): 0
And one course from:
- MUAP 5095
or
MUAP 5096 - Major Opera Role Credit(s): 0

Applied Ensemble

Two hours from:

MUEN 5133 - University Choirs Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5134 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1
MUEN 5135 - University Bands Credit(s): 1

Music Electives

Two credit hours from MUAP, MUEN, MUMH, MUSI or MUTC prefixes.

Music Production

The music production track within the Master of Music is designed to further develop compositional, song-writing, performance, production and technical skills of students who wish to pursue careers in academia, music and audio industries, and music performance. Students entering this degree should have an undergraduate degree in music with a strong technical background in the recording arts.

Required Courses

MUST 5365 - Music Technology Seminar Credit(s): 3
MUST 5391 - Production Capstone Research Credit(s): 3
MUST 5392 - Music Production Capstone Project Credit(s): 3

Applied Music Production

Nine hours of:

MUST 5318 - Applied Music Production Credit(s): 3

Music Electives

Three credit hours from MUAP, MUEN, or MUST prefixes.

Comprehensive Exam

This requirement applies to the non-thesis concentrations. A final comprehensive exam (either written, oral or both) is required during the last semester of enrollment.

Thesis Areas of Concentration

Theory/Composition: Composition Thesis

The theory-composition track within the Master of Music is designed to further develop the creative and analytical skills of students who wish to pursue careers in academia and the professional world. Students may choose to emphasize theory, composition or both. Students entering this degree should have an undergraduate degree in music. All three concentrations within this degree track are available both on campus and online.