Nov 21, 2024

2019-20 Graduate Bulletin

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Music, Music Education: Instrumental, M.M.

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 college teaching. 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.

Program Courses

Required Courses

MHL 531 - Music Bibliography Credit(s): 3
MTC 561 - Introduction to Graduate Music Theory Credit(s): 3
MUE 542 - Foundations of Music Education Credit(s): 3

Music Education Option

One course from:

MUE 540 - Music Research Seminar Credit(s): 3
MUE 541 - Psychology of Music Credit(s): 3

Theory

One course from:

MTC 562 - Theory Pedagogy Credit(s): 3
MTC 563 - Scoring and Arranging Credit(s): 3
MTC 564 - Post-Tonal Analysis Credit(s): 3
MTC 565 - Schenkerian Theory Credit(s): 3

History

Two courses from:

MHL 521 - Music of the Baroque Era Credit(s): 3
MHL 522 - Music of the Classic Era Credit(s): 3
MHL 523 - Music of the Romantic Era Credit(s): 3
MHL 524 - Music of the Twentieth Century Credit(s): 3
MHL 525 - Music in America Credit(s): 3

Applied Ensemble

Two hours from:

MUP 509 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 1
MUP 519 - Applied Instruction Credit(s): 2
MUP 533 - A Cappella Choir Credit(s): 1
MUP 534 - Orchestra Credit(s): 1

Instrumental Methods

Six hours from:

MUE 503L - Band Literature Credit(s): 3
MUE 504 - Instrumental Techniques Credit(s): 3
MUS 572 - Professional Development Credit(s): 1-3

Music Electives

Seven credit hours of Music Electives from MHL, MTC, MUE, MUP or MUS prefixes.

Minimum Total Hours: 36