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SCHOOL OF MUSICThe School of Music offers the Master of Music degree with areas of emphasis/tracks in Performance, Conducting, Kodály Pedagogy, Musicology, and. Theory/Composition. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSStudents seeking admission to the graduate program in music must submit the Graduate Studies Application for Admission with the one-time application fee to the Office of Graduate Studies, official transcripts of all college-level work (including the transcript that shows the date the undergraduate degree was conferred), and official GRE scores. In addition, the following are required: 1. Students must submit all required School of Music application materials, including three letters of recommendation. The School of Music application materials are available from the School of Music. 2. Students seeking admission as Performance or Conducting majors must pass an entrance audition administered by the appropriate faculty member or group of faculty members in the area of study. Students seeking admission for majors in Kodály Pedagogy, Theory/Composition, or Musicology must complete an admission interview with the appropriate faculty member or group of faculty members in the area of study. 3. A submission of scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required (including scores for the Graduate Music Diagnostic Exam – see below). For a final admissions decision, GRE scores do not constitute the sole criterion for consideration of the applicant, nor do GRE scores constitute the primary criterion to end consideration of an applicant. The applicant’s test scores will be compared with those of other applicants from similar socioeconomic backgrounds to the extent that those backgrounds can be properly determined and identified by the School of Music’s admissions process. 4. Transcripts from all previous college level academic work are required and should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies. A bachelor’s degree in music or a demonstrated equivalent level of accomplishment is required. Students not possessing a bachelor’s degree in music which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music will be evaluated through the Graduate Music Diagnostic Exam. 5. A final admissions decision is based upon an aggregate evaluation of all application components. No specific weight is assigned to any one factor. GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS1. All students pursuing graduate degree programs must take and satisfy the Graduate Music Diagnostic Exam. Included in this exam are questions in music history, music theory, and aural skills. The purpose of the Graduate Music Diagnostic Exam is to evaluate each student’s general musical knowledge, identify deficiencies, and determine the potential for successful academic completion of the desired graduate music degree program. 2. Leveling coursework (if necessary) will be determined by the Graduate Advisor on the basis of the Graduate Music Diagnostic Exam. 3. Graduate Ensemble enrollment is required each semester in which a full load is carried and/or a student is in residence. 4. Students who graduate with an emphasis in Musicology should have a reading knowledge in either German or French. 5. The Master of Music degree program requires a minimum of 30 hours beyond the undergraduate degree. An emphasis in Kodály Pedagogy does not require a thesis. A thesis is required for the emphases in Musicology and Theory/Composition. Once enrolled in a thesis class, a student must be continually enrolled until graduation. 6. The emphasis in Performance is offered in piano, voice, and all orchestral instruments, including saxophone and euphonium. 7. Students specializing in vocal performance within Performance emphasis must be proficient in Italian, German, and French diction. 8. Students in the Theory/Composition emphasis must be able to demonstrate piano competence. 9. The emphasis in Conducting is available with concentrations in Choral, Orchestral, and Wind emphases. 10. Successful completion of a comprehensive oral examination is required for graduation. This exam is administered by a committee of three Music faculty. Oral examination committees are appointed by the Graduate Advisor in consultation with the student. Students must be enrolled the semester in which they take comprehensive examinations. SPECIFIC TRACK REQUIREMENTS
Up to 9 hrs. of upper division (400 level) undergraduate courses may be taken to satisfy graduate degree requirements if similar courses were not completed in undergraduate studies. These courses include:
GRADUATE MUSIC COURSE DESCRIPTIONSApplied Music Fees. Students enrolled in Applied Music Instruction are required to pay fees related to the number of credit hours enrolled at the time of registration. OTHER MUSIC COURSESENS 512 GRADUATE ENSEMBLE. Participation in a musical ensemble at the graduate level. Credit 1. MUS 521 ADVANCED SOLFEGE I. A comprehensive course in aural development, including sightsinging, dictation, and keyboard techniques (using relative solmization). Credit 2. MUS 522 ADVANCED SOLFEGE II. An advanced course in aural development including sightsinging, score reading, dictation, and conducting (using relative solmization). Prerequisite: MUS 521. Credit 2. MUS 523 ADVANCED SOLFEGE III. An advanced course in aural development including sightsinging, score reading, dictation, and conducting as applied to music from various styles and periods (using relative solmization). Prerequisite: MUS 522. Credit 2. MUS 530 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES. Advanced techniques in the analysis of music from all historical periods. Emphasis is placed on the ability to distinguish various stylistic idioms and to verbalize about the harmonic, rhythmic, melodic, and structural details of music. Credit 3. MUS 534 KODÁLY PEDAGOGY I. A course in curriculum development, teaching techniques, and materials for general music in the elementary school according to the Kodály concept. Credit 3. MUS 535 KODÁLY PEDAGOGY II. Advanced and specialized work on problems and application of the Kodály concept in the schools. Prerequisite: MUS 534. Credit 3. MUS 536 FOLKSONG ANALYSIS. A general survey of American folk literature with emphasis upon analytical techniques for selecting musical material for classroom use. Credit 3. MUS 563 PEDAGOGY OF THEORY. A general review of undergraduate theory, with an emphasis on the methods of presenting material to secondary students, and also to freshman and sophomore classes. Comparative analysis of textbooks commonly used in these areas is emphasized. Credit 3. MUS 567 SCORE READING. The course emphasizes specialized aural development, functional keyboard facility, and proficiency in reading orchestral, band, and choral scores. Credit 3. MUS 568 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL PROBLEMS. Advanced and specialized work in Music Education, orchestration, composition, theoretical research, and instrumental and choral technology is emphasized. Prerequisites: Approval of the Graduate Advisor. Credit 3. MUS 582 SYMPHONIC LITERATURE. A systematic survey of literature for the symphony orchestra from its establishment to the present, with emphasis on standard works as they exemplify changing stylistic trends. Credit 3. MUS 588X APPLIED LITERATURE. Advanced study of literature for the various applied music areas. Individual research projects and class performance. ( Two enrollments allowed, 3 hrs. each). MUS 591 CONCEPTS OF MUSIC EDUCATION (3 hrs). Application of philosophy, psychology, and aesthetic principals of music education. Credit 3. MUS 592 HISTORY OF MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES. An historical study of trends in music education in the United States with emphasis on important events that shaped the evolution of music teaching in American public schools. Credit 3. MUS 593 ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC LEARNING. A study of statistical measures as applied to music testing. Emphasis is placed upon existing aptitude and achievement tests used in the field of music. Credit 3. MUS 598X APPLIED PEDAGOGY. Advanced study in the pedagogy for the various applied areas. Credit 3. MUS 681X RECITAL I. A one hour solo performance reflecting high standards of artistic achievement and involving both research and applied study requisite to its success. The first of two recitals for performance and conducting specializations. Credit 3. MUS 682X RECITAL II. A one hour solo performance reflecting high standards of artistic achievement and involving both research and applied study requisite to its success. The second of two recitals for performance and conducting specializations. Credit 3. MUS 698 RESEARCH TECHNIQUES. Emphasizes efficient use of standard library materials and bibliographic sources, and the development of effective writing skills. Credit 3. |
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