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Master of Music Curriculum Outline

MAJOR: Music Performance (revised February 2006)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS are available here.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
The degree requires the completion of 30 semester hours, including a full recital. A recording of the final recital must be placed in the university library before the degree will be conferred.

A final comprehensive oral examination covering the entire program of study is required.

The Graduate Music Diagnostic Exams in music theory, music history, and diction (vocal performance only) 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.

DISTRIBUTION:
AM ___

(8) Major instrument or voice

 
AM 709 Recital (0)  
AM 799 Final Oral Examination (0)  
Ensemble

(2)

 
Music Education Electives

Pedagogy courses or electives (2)

 
MH 520

Research in Music (3)

 
Music History Electives

(6), including 1 course from MH 405 or MH 500-506

 
Music Theory Electives (3) must be an analysis class  
General Music Electives

(6)

 

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.