Master of Music Curriculum Outline
MAJOR: Music Composition (revised February 2006)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS are available here.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The degree requires the completion of 30 semester hours, including a thesis, which consists of a score and recorded performance (if at all possible) of an original work in a larger form. An oral thesis defense is required. After the successful defense has been completed, a permanently-bound copies of the score must be placed in both the university library and the music graduate office before the degree will be conferred.
A separate final comprehensive oral examination covering the entire program of study is also required after the successful thesis defense.
The Graduate Music Diagnostic Exams in music theory and music history are required for placement purposes. These exams are administered immediately prior to the start of classes each semester. Student performance on these exams may indicate a need for review coursework in these areas in addition to the distribution requirements listed below.
At least 50% of the curriculum must be courses numbered at the 500-level or higher.
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| Applied Music |
(2) |
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| Ensemble |
(1) |
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| MH 520 |
Research in Music (3) |
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| Music History Electives |
(3) MH 405 or MH 500-506 |
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| MT 619 |
Advanced Composition (3, 3, 3) |
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| MT 708 |
Composition Recital (0) |
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| MT 709 |
Thesis (3) |
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| MT 799 |
Final Oral Examination (0) |
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| Music Theory Electives |
(4) Note: MT 550 (Pedagogy of Music Theory) is encouraged, but not required. If electronic music has not been taken at the undergraduate level, it is strongly recommended that MT 440 (Electronic Music I) and MT 441 (Electronic Music II) be taken. Additional hours of MT 619 may NOT be used to satisfy this requirement
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| General Music Electives |
(5) |
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NOTE: Independent studies may only be used to fulfill “General Music Elective” credit requirements and must be approved by the Director of Graduate Music Studies.
