Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/music/
301M Fox Fine Arts
Phone: (915) 747-5606
E-mail: music@utep.edu
CHAIRPERSON: Ron Hufstader
GRADUATE FACULTY: Cardon, Fountain, Hufstader, Leinberger, Packales, Paul, Ross, Tredway, Trimble, White
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 5371 Bibliography and Research
3 hours MUSE 5396 Pedagogy of Vocal Music, OR
MUSE 5397 Pedagogy of Instrumental Music
2 hours MUST 5217 Theory of Twentieth Century Music
2 hours MUSL 5211 Music History
9 hours MUSA 5391 Applied Music
3 hours MUSG 5398 Thesis
3 hours MUSG 5399 Thesis
6 hours Electives (Approved upper-division undergraduate courses)
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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 5371 Bibliography and Research
3 hours MUSE 5396 Pedagogy of Vocal Music, OR
MUSE 5397 Pedagogy of Instrumental Music
2 hours MUST 5217 Theory of Twentieth Century Music
2 hours MUSL 5211 Music History
3 hours MUSE 5331 Music Education
3 hours MUSG 5335 Field Work in Music
4 hours MUSA 5281 Applied Music OR
MUSA 5261 Applied Music
3 hours MUSG 5398 Thesis
3 hours MUSG 5399 Thesis
6 hours Electives (Approved upper-division undergraduate or graduate courses)
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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 3215 Analytical Process in Music (2-0)
MUST 3216 Theory Seminar (2-0)
MUST 3319 Advanced Composition (3-0)
MUSL 3219 Music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance (2-0)
MUSL 3220 Music in the Baroque Period (2-0)
MUSL 3221 Music in the Viennese Classical Period (2-0)
MUSL 3222 Music in the Late Romantic Period (2-0)
MUSL 3223 Music in the Twentieth Century
MUSL 3228 Topics in Music History
MUSL 3230 World Music Seminar
MUSL 3243 History of Ballet (2-0)
MUSL 3244 History of Ballet (2-0)
MUSL 3325 Music on the Border (3-0)
MUSA 3253 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
MUSA 3254 Music Theatre Workshop (2-0)
MUSA 4293 Pedagogy of Voice (2-0)
For Graduate Students Only
Applied Music (MUSA)
5261 Applied Lessons (0-0-2)
5361 Applied Lessons (0-0-3)
Used by Music Education majors to develop playing skills on a new secondary instrument. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
5281 Applied Lessons (0-0-2)
5381 Applied Lessons (0-0-3)
It can be used as: 1) a secondary applied area for a performance major; 2) the principal applied area for a music education major; or 3) an elective by graduate students in fields other than
music. Admission requires proficiency of upper-level undergraduate major as certified either by audition or the previous undergraduate upper-level number admission. Supplemental Tuition and
Coaching fee required.
5391 Applied Lessons (0-0-3)
For performance majors. Requires acceptance into degree program by a three-person committee of area faculty. Supplemental Tuition and Coaching fee required.
Education (MUSE)
5331 Problems in Music Education (3-0)
Educational research in the elementary and secondary school fields. Students may conduct research on a problem of their own selection in a field of major interest. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisites: Twelve semester hours of advanced courses in Music and a bachelor's degree.
5396 Pedagogy of Vocal Music (0-0-3)
A study of pedagogical materials and methods for use in teaching vocal music at various instructional levels.
5397 Pedagogy of Instrumental Music (0-0-3)
A study of pedagogical materials and methods for use in teaching instrumental music at various instructional levels.
General (MUSG)
5335 Field Work in Music (0-0-3)
The student works individually on a selected topic with an assigned specialist in that area under supervision of area specialist. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Twelve semester
hours of advanced courses in Music and a bachelor's degree.
5336 Independent Study (0-0-3)
Independent academic study for students in the Master of Music Degree Program.
5398 Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis.
5399 Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite:
MUSG 5398.
Literature and History (MUSL)
5211 Selected Topics in Music History (0-0-2)
Historical examination of important musical documents selected from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Contemporary periods.
5314 Music History Survey (3-0)
Music history survey from Middle Ages to twentieth century. Emphasis on stylistic identification of scores and performances. Will not count for Master of Music degree.
5371 Bibliography and Research (3-0)
A study of research methods and materials designed to equip the student for scholarly research. Includes research project.
Theory (MUST)
5217 Theory of Twentieth Century Music (2-0)
Survey of important theoretical systems used to analyze twentieth-century music including those of Schoenberg, Hindemith, and Schenker.
5313 Survey of Music Theory (3-0)
Theory of the common practice period in western music. Includes figured bass realization, soprano harmonization, ear-training, harmonic analysis, and form. Will not count for Master of Music degree.
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