Music - Master of Music (M.M.)
Master of Music (M.M.) - Music
College of Arts and Media
Degree Specific Credits: 30
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Notes/Description
Electives are chosen in consultation with the major advisor.
Independent study may be substituted for required courses with the approval of the major advisor and the faculty member directing the study.
At least 50% of the program must be at 500-600 level.
In addition to the above graduate courses, three (3) credits of ensemble participation are required.
A Comprehensive Oral Exam must be passed after the completion of the professional project.
The professional project will present at least one work using music technology as a compositional tool.
Consult the Graduate Catalog for additional graduation requirements and procedures.
There are two areas of specialization for the M.M. in Music:
Master of Music (M.M.) in Composition
Electives are chosen in consultation with the major advisor.
Independent study may be substituted for required courses with the approval of the major advisor and the faculty member directing the study.
At least 50% of the program must be at 500-600 level.
In addition to the above graduate courses, three (3) credits of ensemble participation are required.
A Comprehensive Oral Exam must be passed after the completion of the professional project.
The professional project will present at least one work using music technology as a compositional tool.
Consult the Graduate Catalog for additional graduation requirements and procedures.
Master of Music (M.M.) in Performance
In addition to the above graduate level courses, three (3) credits of ensemble participation are required.
Electives are chosen in consultation with the major advisor.
Independent Study may be substituted for required courses with the approval of the major advisor and the faculty member directing the independent study.
At least 50% of the total program (excluding 3 credits of required ensemble participation) must be 500-600 level.
Consult the Graduate Catalog for additional graduation requirements and procedures.
A Comprehensive Oral Exam must be passed.
Summary
Required Courses | 30 | |
Total Hours | 30 |
Required Courses - Composition
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 500 or MUSI 551 | Secondary Perform Area or Major Performance Area | 2 |
MUSI 520 | Research in Music | 2 |
MUSI 554 | Analytical Techniques I | 3 |
MUSI 555 | Analytical Techniques II | 3 |
MUSI 559 | Composition | 6 |
MUSI 593 | Professional Projects | 2 |
Complete graduate level course in Music Technology | 4 | |
Complete graduate level course in Music History | 4 | |
Complete graduate level course in Music or Non-Music | 4 | |
Total Hours | 30 |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Required Courses - Performance
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MUSI 520 | Research in Music | 2 |
MUSI 551 | Major Performance Area | 2 |
MUSI 554 | Analytical Techniques I | 3 |
MUSI 555 | Analytical Techniques II | 3 |
MUSI 559 | Composition | 6 |
MUSI 593 | Professional Projects | 2 |
Graduate level courses in Music History/Literature | 6 | |
Graduate electives (4 may be non-music) | 6 | |
Total Hours | 30 |
Minimum Required Grade: C