Master of Music

MASTER OF MUSIC

Degree Specific Credits: 30

Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0

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 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.
There are two areas of specialization for the Master of Music degree:
- Composition
- Performance
- These are advising tracks only and not official programs as recognized by the University of Montana or the Montana University System. This information will not appear on a UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication.

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 415	Music 20th Century to Present	3
MUSI 416	Topics in Music History	3
MUSI 417	Cultural Studies in Music	3
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
MUST 595	Special Topics	4
or MUST 596	Independent Study
Complete graduate level course in Music or Non-Music		4
Total Hours		35

Minimum Required Grade: C

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Complete all of the following courses:
MUSI 415	Music 20th Century to Present	3
MUSI 416	Topics in Music History	3
MUSI 417	Cultural Studies in Music	3
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 electives (4 may be non-music)		6
Total Hours		33

Minimum Required Grade: C