Music - Master of Music (M.M.)

Master of Music (M.M.) - Music

Degree Specific Credits: 30

Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0

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.

Required Courses		30
Total Hours		30

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

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