Music
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1.- Master of Music
The Master of Music degree is offered in two majors: Performance
(instrumental, vocal, conducting, or composition) which specializes in the
study of a performing medium; and Music Education, which is designed for
advanced training in the teaching profession.
Specific Requirements for the Master of Music in Performance
- A Bachelor's degree in Music or its equivalent.
- Acceptance into the performance program via audition with a three-person
panel of area faculty. Vocal majors must demonstrate knowledge of Italian,
French, German, Latin, and English diction.
- Completion of the following required courses with a "B" or above.
| 3 hours | MUSL 3571 Bibliography and Research |
| 3 hours | MUSE 3596 Pedagogy of Vocal Music, OR
MUSE 3597 Pedagogy of Instrumental Music |
| 2 hours | MUST 2517 Theory of Twentieth Century Music |
| 2 hours | MUSL 2511 Music History |
| 9 hours | MUSA 3591 Applied Music |
| 3 hours | MUSG 3598 Thesis |
| 3 hours | MUSG 3599 Thesis |
| 6 hours | Electives (Approved upper-division undergraduate courses may be accepted) |
| 31 hours TOTAL |
The thesis sequence includes both a Master's recital and a written thesis
documenting that recital. A final oral examination on the thesis is also
required.
Specific Requirements for the Master of Music in Music Education
- A Bachelor's degree in Music or its equivalent with certification to
teach music in the public schools or significant and equivalent
professional teaching experience.
- Acceptance into the music education program via the approval of a
three-person panel of area faculty after appropriate interviews and/or
auditions.
- Completion of the following required courses with a "B" or above:
| 3 hours | MUSL 3571 Bibliography and Research |
| 3 hours | MUSE 3596 Pedagogy of Vocal Music, OR MUSE 3597 Pedagogy of Instrumental Music |
| 2 hours | MUST 2517 Theory of Twentieth Century Music |
| 2 hours | MUSL 2511 Music History |
| 3 hours | MUSE 3531 Music Education |
| 3 hours | MUSG 3535 Field Work in Music |
| 4 hours | MUSA 2581 Applied Music OR MUSA 2561 Applied Music |
| 3 hours | MUSG 3598 Thesis |
| 3 hours | MUSG 3599 Thesis |
| 6 hours | Electives |
| 32 hours TOTAL |
No recital is required in the Music Education program. The thesis sequence
includes the submission of a research thesis on a pedagogical topic. A
final oral examination on the thesis is also required.
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The following undergraduate courses may be included in the Graduate
Programs with permission of the Graduate Advisor.
| MUST 2315 | Analytical Process in Music (2-0) |
| MUST 2316 | Theory Seminar (2-0) |
| MUST 3319 | Advanced Composition (3-0) |
| MUSL 2319 | Music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance (2-0) |
| MUSL 2320 | Music in the Baroque Period (2-0) |
| MUSL 2321 | Music in the Viennese Classical Period (2-0) |
| MUSL 2322 | Music in the Late Romantic Period (2-0) |
| MUSL 2323 | Music in the Twentieth Century |
| MUSL 2328 | Topics in Music History |
| MUSL 2330 | World Music Seminar |
| MUSL 3325 | Music on the Border (3-0) |
| MUSB 2343 | History of Ballet (2-0) |
| MUSB 2344 | History of Ballet (2-0) |
| MUSA 2353 | Music Theatre Workshop (2-0) |
| MUSA 2354 | Music Theatre Workshop (2-0) |
| MUSA 2493 | Pedagogy of Voice (2-0) |
