Music

The Department of Music offers four degrees: Master of Music (M.Mus.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The Department of Music also offers a Performer’s Certificate. The M.Mus. and D.M.A. degrees may be awarded in Performance or Conducting. The M.A. degree may be awarded in Historical Musicology or Music Theory. The Ph.D. may be awarded in Music Theory and History. The M.Mus. and M.A. degrees prepare students for teaching at public and private institutions, including some college and university-level teaching as well as for further study at the doctoral level. The D.M.A. and Ph.D. degrees prepare students for college and university teaching, performance, and/or research. In addition to the Graduate School requirements outlined in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog, the graduate programs in Music have the following requirements.

M.Mus. and M.A. Requirements

Satisfactory completion of at least 30 credits is required for the M.Mus. degree, and at least 33 credits for the M.A. degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required for students in either program. Students in the M.Mus. and M.A. programs are required to take MUSI 5302 and 5391. Students in the M.Mus. program are required to present one recital, MUSI 5397. Students in the M.A. program are required to submit a thesis that represents an original contribution to research in the field and must demonstrate reading knowledge of at least one foreign language. All Master’s degree students must also pass a comprehensive oral Master’s Degree Final Examination. Additional discipline-specific course requirements are listed below.

M.Mus. in Performance Requirements: MUSI 5323 for 14 credits, Music Electives (Music History, Theory, or Literature) for three credits, and six credits of other electives. Students with an emphasis in voice must demonstrate proficiency in foreign languages and diction.

M.Mus. in Choral Conducting Requirements: MUSI 5305 for two credits, 5323 (conducting) for three semesters (six credits total), 5323 or 3222 (secondary, voice or piano) for two credits, 5330, 5365, 5366, 5367; One course from: MUSI 6411, 6412, or 6413; Electives for two credits. In addition, students are expected to participate in MUSI 5331 each semester of residence.

M.Mus. in Instrumental Conducting Requirements: MUSI 5305 for two credits, 5323 for six credits, 5364, 5372, 5373; one course from: MUSI 6411, 6412, or 6413; Electives for four credits. In addition, students are expected to participate in MUSI 5331 each semester of residence.

M.A. in Historical Musicology Requirements: MUSI 5319, 5348, 5353, 5354, 5379, 6411, 6412, 6413; Electives for three credits; GRAD 5950 for nine credits. In addition, attendance and participation in the Music History/Theory Colloquium is expected during each semester of residence.

M.A. in Music Theory Requirements: MUSI 5354; two courses from: MUSI 5348, 5353, 5356, 5359, 5379 for six credits total; two courses from: MUSI 6411, 6412, or 6413 for six credits total; Electives for three credits; GRAD 5950 for nine credits. In addition, attendance and participation in the Music History/Theory Colloquium is expected during each semester of residence.

D.M.A. and Ph.D. Requirements

The D.M.A. and Ph.D. degrees each require satisfactory completion of at least 60 credits, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 required for students in either program. Students in the D.M.A. and Ph.D. programs are required to take MUSI 5391. Students in both doctoral programs must demonstrate reading knowledge of at least one foreign language and must pass the Doctoral General Examination. Following the Doctoral General Examination, students are required to submit a dissertation proposal for approval by the student’s Advisory Committee, the Graduate Studies Committee of the Department of Music and by the Graduate School. Upon completion of the dissertation, which must present an original contribution to research in the field, students are required to present and pass a Doctoral Dissertation Defense, which includes an oral final examination by the student’s Advisory Committee. Additional discipline-specific course requirements are listed below.

D.M.A. in Performance Requirements: MUSI 5323 for four semesters (16 credits total); four semesters of ensemble, chosen from: MUSI 5305, 5324, or 5325 for four credits; Theory or History minor, with four courses chosen from: MUSI 5302, 5319, 5348, 5353, 5354, 5356, 5359, 5379, 6411, 6412, or 6413 for 12 credits total; Directed Electives for seven credits (in consultation with the Major Advisor and the Advisory Committee); MUSI 5397 three recitals (three credits total); GRAD 6950 for 15 credits.

D.M.A. in Conducting Requirements: MUSI 5323 for four semesters (16 credits total); two semesters of ensemble (observer/assistant conductor role, two credits each semester) registered under MUSI 6400 Tutorial (four credits total); Theory or History minor, with four courses chosen from: MUSI 5302, 5319, 5348, 5353, 5354, 5356, 5359, 5379, 6411, 6412, or 6413 for 12 credits total; Directed Electives for seven credits (in consultation with the Major Advisor and the Advisory Committee); MUSI 5397 one recital (one credit) plus two (non-credit) large ensemble conducting appearances; GRAD 6950 for 15 credits.

In addition, students are expected to participate in MUSI 5331 during each semester of residence.

Ph.D. in Music Theory and History Requirements: MUSI 5302, 5319, 5348, 5353, 5354, 5359, 5379, 6411, 6412, 6413, 6491; Directed Electives for nine credits (in consultation with the Major Advisor and the Advisory Committee); GRAD 6950 for 15 credits. In addition, attendance and participation in the Music History/Theory Colloquium is expected during each semester of residence.

The programs are offered by the School of Fine Arts.