Master of Music
Master of Music
College of Arts and Media
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Degree Specific Credits: 30
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Notes
- 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Courses
Required Courses - Composition
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| MUSI 500 | Secondary Perform Area | 2 |
| or MUSI 551 | Major Performance Area | |
| 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