Music (MM)

Description

The Master of Music is an advanced professional degree designed to develop a particular area in music to a high level of specialization. The university offers the M.M. with the following emphases:

1. performance in woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instruments, piano, and voice;
2. music education;
3. choral conducting;
4. orchestral Conducting;
5. wind Conducting;
6. musicology;
7. music theory;
8. ethnomusicology; and
9. collaborative piano.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30

Specializations

Emphasis - Choral Conducting

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in choral conducting is designed to give the student advanced training in choral conducting and score study and/or prepares him/her for study at the doctoral level.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in choral conducting are as follows (34 Hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
MUSC 5062	Advanced Choral Literature	3
Music history/literature Musicology or ethnomusicology		3
Music theory/composition		3
Music theory/composition		3
MUSC 5240	Advanced Choral Methods	3
MUSC 5290	Vocal Pedagogy	2
or MUSC 6050	Pedagogy of Music Performance I
MUSC 5210	Advanced Singer's Diction I	2
VOIC 6520	Secondary Voice	2
Choral ensemble		2
MUSC 6130	Directed Individual Study	3
MUSC 6160	Advanced Conducting	3
MUSC 6950	Public Recital	2
Total Hours		34

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to course work, students must complete a recital and must pass a final comprehensive oral examination.

1. Recital
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6950 Public Recital.
   2. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
2. Comprehensive Oral Examination
   1. Early in the semester in which the student intends to graduate, the major professor, in consultation with the student, shall formulate a committee of graduate music faculty members to administer the oral exam. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, and a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
   2. The committee must be formulated prior to the recital so that the members may attend.

Emphasis - Collaborative Piano

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in collaborative piano is designed to prepare a student to become a professional musician (collaborating with woodwind, brass, string, percussion, vocalists, and ensembles) and/or prepares the student for further graduate study or professional training. 

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in collaborative piano are as follows (34 hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
Research		3
MUSC 5700	Introduction to Music Research
MUSC 5710	Advanced Singer's Diction I
Required Courses		10
VOIC 5523	Advanced Coaching I
VOIC 5524	Advanced Coaching II
INSM 5543	Advanced Coaching I
INSM 5544	Advanced Coaching II
CPNO 5578	Practicum for the Collaborative Pianist
CPNO 5579	Survey of Chamber Ens Repertoire Piano
9 hours from the following, with 3 from each category:		9
Musicology or Ethnomusicology
Music Theory
Music Theory, Composition, Musicology, Literature, or Ethnomusicology
Applied Collaborative Piano Performance		8
CPNO 5541	Adv Collaborative Piano Performance I
CPNO 5542	Adv Collaborative Piano Performance II
CPNO 6410	Graduate Collaborative Piano Perf I
CPNO 6420	Graduate Collaborative Piano Perf II
Piano Recital		3
CPNO 6950	Public Recital
MUSC 6950	Public Recital
Elective Courses		3
Select 3 credits of the following: 1
MUSC 5500	German for Musicians
MUSC 5270	Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 5810	University Orchestra
or MUSC 5820	University Orchestra
MUSC 5890	Concert Singers
MUSC 5950	University Chorus
MUSC 5595	Opera Theatre Workshop V
or MUSC 5597	Opera Theatre Workshop VI
MUSC 5596	Opera Production Workshop V
or MUSC 5598	Opera Production Workshop VI
MUSC 6230	Advanced Song Literature
MUSC 6240	Advanced Opera & Oratorio Literature
CPNO 5580	Special Topics in Collaborative Piano I
CPNO 5581	Special Topics in Collaborative Piano II
Total Hours		36

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Other elective courses may be chosen at the discretion of the academic advisor

Emphasis - Ethnomusicology

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in ethnomusicology is an advanced professional degree designed to give the student a broad research background while also providing a 24-credit specialization. A thesis is required.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in Ethnomusicology are as follows (36 Hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
MUSC 6970	Thesis	6
MUSC 6800	Introduction to Ethnomusicology	3
MUSC 6820	Ethnographic Research Methods	3
MUSC 5075	Perspectives in World Music	3
One additional Graduate Ethnomusicology Course		3
African Music Ensemble		3
One Graduate Music Theory course		3
One Graduate Musicology course		3
One Graduate Anthropology Course		3
One Graduate Elective in a department other than music relevant to the student's thesis		3
Total Hours		36

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to course work, students must complete a thesis and must pass a thesis defense.

1. Thesis
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6970 Thesis.
   2. For information concerning format, procedures, and specifications of thesis, consult the Graduate Student's Handbook and A Manual of Theses, Doctoral Essays and Dissertations (available at the Graduate School).
   3. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
   4. A thesis committee is formed by the major professor in consultation with the student and appointed by the Graduate Program Coordinator. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, and a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
   5.  The thesis must be presented to all members of the committee in its completed form at least two weeks prior to the thesis defense.

Emphasis - Music Education

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in music education is designed to give the student advanced training in music and K-12 music education and/or prepares the student for study at the doctoral level.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in music education are as follows (32 Hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
Musicology or ethnomusicology		3
Music theory		3
Music theory, composition, musicology, literature, or ethnomusicology		3
MUSC 6190	Foundations of Music Education	3
MUSC 6200	Research in Music Education	3
Select 3 hours music education from:		3
MUSC 5230	Advanced Instrumental Directing
MUSC 5240	Advanced Choral Methods
MUSC 5250	Advanced Techniques of Marching Band
MUSC 5360	Kodaly Music Education in America
MUSC 5051	Orff Level I
Music electives		5
MUSC 6970	Thesis (or 6 hours of music education courses for students who elect the nonthesis option)	6
Total Hours		32

Recommended sequence for Instrumental (Strings) Conducting track:

1. Include as music electives: MUSC 6150 Advanced Conducting, MUSC 6160 Advanced Conducting
2. For the 6 hours of music education courses for students who elect the nonthesis option: MUSC 5230 Advanced Instrumental Directing, MUSC 5300 Special Projects in Music Education

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to course work, students must complete a thesis or pass a final written comprehensive examination.

1. Thesis
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6970 Thesis. Students may choose to (1) write a thesis or (2) take additional music education course work and complete a written comprehensive examination.
   2. For information concerning format, procedures, and specifications of thesis, consult the Graduate Student's Handbook and A Manual of Theses, Doctoral Essays and Dissertations (available at the Graduate School).
   3. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
   4. If a thesis is written, a thesis committee is formed by the major professor in consultation with the student and the Graduate Program Coordinator. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, and a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
2. Comprehensive Examination
   1. Early in the semester in which the student intends to graduate, the major professor, in consultation with the student, shall formulate a committee of graduate music faculty members to administer the written comprehensive exam or thesis defense.
   2. The Graduate Program coordinator should be contacted to set a date for the defense or comprehensive written exam.
   3. The thesis must be presented to all members of the committee in its completed form at least two weeks prior to the end of the semester.

Emphasis - Music Performance

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in performance is designed to prepare a student to become a professional musician (performing as a pianist, woodwind, brass, string, or percussion instrumentalist, or vocalist) and/or prepares the student for further graduate study or professional training. The performance emphasis can be completed with a concentration (option) in either piano, vocal, or instrumental.

Course Requirements

Students pursuing the M.M. with emphasis in performance must satisfy a concentration (option) in either piano, vocal, or instrumental; requirements are as follows:

Concentration in Piano Performance: 32 Hours

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
Musicology or ethnomusicology		3
Music theory		3
Music theorycomposition, musicology, literature, or ethnomusicology		3
PIAN 5041	Advanced Piano Performance I (or higher-Piano Performance)	8
MUSC 6950	Public Recital	2
MUSC 6080	Advanced Keyboard Literature	2
MUSC 6050	Pedagogy of Music Performance I	2
Music elective		6
Total Hours		32

Concentration in Vocal Performance: 36 Hours

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
MUSC 5210	Advanced Singer's Diction I	2
MUSC 5220	Advanced Singer's Diction II	2
Musicology or ethnomusicology		3
Music theory		3
Music theory composition, musicology, literature, or ethnomusicology		3
VOIC 5041	Advanced Voice Performance I (or higher-Voice Performance)	8
MUSC 6950	Public Recital	2
MUSC 5095	Opera Theatre Workshop V	1
MUSC 5096	Opera Production Workshop V	1
MUSC 5097	Opera Theatre Workshop VI	1
MUSC 5098	Opera Production Workshop VI	1
Select one of the following:		2
MUSC 6230	Advanced Song Literature
MUSC 6240	Advanced Opera & Oratorio Literature
Adv. Opera/Oratorio Lit.
MUSC 6050	Pedagogy of Music Performance I	2
VOIC 5023	Advanced Coaching I	1
VOIC 5024	Advanced Coaching II	1
Total Hours		36

Concentration in Instrumental Performance: 33 Hours

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
Musicology or ethnomusicology		3
Music theory		3
Music composition, musicology, literature, or ethnomusicology		3
541 or higher-Music Performance		8
MUSC 6950	Public Recital	2
MUSC 5065	Instrumental Solo Literature	2
Select one of the following:		3
MUSC 5061	Symphonic Literature
MUSC 5063	Chamber Music Literature
MUSC 6070	Wind Band Literature
MUSC 6050	Pedagogy of Music Performance I	2
INSM 5543	Advanced Coaching I	1
INSM 5544	Advanced Coaching II	1
Wind Ensemble or Orchestra		2
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble		2
Total Hours		35

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to coursework, students must complete a recital and must pass a final comprehensive oral examination.

1. Recital
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6950 Public Recital.
   2. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
2. Comprehensive Oral Examination
   1. Early in the semester in which the student intends to graduate, the major professor, in consultation with the student, shall formulate a committee of graduate music faculty members to administer the oral examination. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, and a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
   2. The committee must be formulated prior to the recital so that the members may attend.
   3. Comprehensive oral exam topics can include prepared recital notes, discussion of historical performance practices, the literature of the student’s performance area, pedagogy and techniques, appropriate repertoire, and questions on musicology, ethnomusicology, and/or music theory. Rubrics will be provided for each topic area.

Emphasis - Music Theory

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in music theory is an advanced professional degree designed to give the student a broad research background while also providing a 24-credit specialization. A thesis is required.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in Music Theory are as follows (36 hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
MUSC 6970	Thesis	6
MUSC 6300	Schenkerian Analysis I	3
MUSC 5059	Special Topics in Music Theory	3
Three Graduate Music Theory Courses		9
Two Graduate Musicology Courses		6
Two Graduate Ethnomusicology Course		6
Total Hours		36

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to course work, students must complete a thesis and must pass a thesis defense.

1. Thesis
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6970 Thesis.
   2. For information concerning format, procedures, and specifications of thesis, consult the Graduate Student's Handbook and A Manual of Theses, Doctoral Essays and Dissertations (available at the Graduate School).
   3. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
   4. A thesis committee is formed by the major professor in consultation with the student and the Graduate Program Coordinator. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, and a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
   5. The thesis must be presented to all members of the committee in its completed form at least two weeks prior to the thesis defense.

Emphasis - Musicology

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in musicology is an advanced professional degree designed to give the student a broad research background while also providing a 24-credit specialization. A reading knowledge of one foreign language and a thesis are required.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in Musicology are as follows (36 Hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
MUSC 6970	Thesis	6
Three Graduate Musicology Courses		9
MUSC 5059	Special Topics in Music Theory	3
One Graduate Music Theory Course		3
Two Graduate Ethnomusicology Courses		6
One Graduate Elective in Music Dept.		3
One Graduate Elective Outside Music Dept.		3
Total Hours		36

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to course work, students must complete a thesis and must pass a thesis defense.

1. Thesis
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6970 Thesis.
   2. For information concerning format, procedures, and specifications of thesis, consult the Graduate Student's Handbook and A Manual of Theses, Doctoral Essays and Dissertations (available at the Graduate School).
   3. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
   4. A thesis committee is formed by the major professor in consultation with the student and the Graduate Program Coordinator. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
   5. The thesis must be presented to all members of the committee in its completed form at least two weeks prior to the thesis defense.

Emphasis - Orchestral Conducting

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in orchestral conducting is designed to give the student advanced training in orchestral conducting and score study and/or prepare them for study at the doctoral level.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in orchestral conducting are as follows (32 Hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
MUSC 5061	Symphonic Literature	3
Music history/literature Musicology or ethnomusicology		3
Music theory/composition		3
Music theory, composition, musicology, literature, or ethnomusicology		3
MUSC 6160	Advanced Conducting (three semesters)	6
613-Directed Individual Study in Instrumental Music		3
Orchestral Ensembles		2
MUS electives (500 level or higher)		4
MUSC 6950	Public Recital	2
Total Hours		32

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to course work, students must complete a recital and must pass a final comprehensive oral examination.

1. Recital
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6950 Public Recital.
   2. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.

2. Comprehensive Oral Examination

   1. Early in the semester in which the student intends to graduate, the major professor, in consultation with the student, shall formulate a committee of graduate music faculty members to administer the oral exam. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, and a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
   2. The committee must be formulated prior to the recital so that the members may attend.

Emphasis - Wind Conducting

Description

The M.M. degree with an emphasis in wind conducting is designed to give the student advanced training in wind conducting and score study and/or prepare them for study at the doctoral level.

Course Requirements

Requirements for the M.M. degree with emphasis in wind conducting are as follows (32 Hours):

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MUSC 5200	Introduction to Music Research	3
MUSC 6070	Wind Band Literature	3
Music history/literature Musicology or ethnomusicology		3
Music theory/composition		3
Music theory, composition, musicology, literature, or --ethnomusicology		3
MUSC 6160	Advanced Conducting (three semesters)	6
613-Directed Individual Study in Instrumental Music		3
Concert Band Ensembles		2
MUS electives (500 level or higher)		4
MUSC 6950	Public Recital	2
Total Hours		32

Other Academic Requirements

In addition to course work, students must complete a thesis and must pass a thesis defense.

1. Recital
   1. A student must be in full standing to enroll in MUSC 6950 Public Recital.
   2. Students must be enrolled for at least 3 hours during the semester in which they intend to graduate.
2. Comprehensive Oral Examination
   1. Early in the semester in which the student intends to graduate, the major professor, in consultation with the student, shall formulate a committee of graduate music faculty members to administer the oral exam. The committee shall consist of the major professor, another representative of the student's emphasis, and a graduate music faculty member from outside the student’s area of emphasis.
   2. The committee must be formulated prior to the recital so that the members may attend.