Master of Music in Performance
Serving students who seek a professional graduate degree in performance, the M.M. in Performance provides advanced studies in performance, music history, music theory, literature, pedagogy, and research methods. Students pursue immersive performance experiences in large ensembles and chamber ensembles and solo performance in their recitals. Students successfully completing the M.M. in Performance will have gained the necessary skills to prepare them for continued study in a doctoral program or to pursue professional work as a performer generally with teaching as a secondary area.
For an M.M. in Vocal Performance consult the School of Music & Theater for Language Requirement.
All of the following:
Two of the following: (4 credits)
| Mus 560 | Music History: The Medieval Period | 2 |
| Mus 561 | Music History: The Renaissance Period | 2 |
| Mus 562 | Music History: The Baroque Period | 2 |
| Mus 563 | Music History: The Classical Period | 2 |
| Mus 564 | Music History: The Romantic Period | 2 |
| Mus 565 | Music History: Early 20th Century | 2 |
| Mus 566 | Music History: Music Since 1950 | 2 |
Two of the following: (6 credits)
One of the following (3 credits)
Chosen with advice of graduate faculty: (3 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 45
Students must pass Mus 056, the Music History Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music history course with the exception of Mus 529, Grad History Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 529 will constitute a Pass for the Music History Entrance Exam. Similarly, students must pass Mus 057, the Music Theory Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music theory course with the exception of Mus 512, Graduate Theory Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 512 will constitute a Pass for the Music Theory Entrance Exam.
All M.M. degree candidates must take a final oral examination. All graduate students must receive a grade of B or above in music courses.
Master of Music in Performance (Collaborative Piano)
Serving students who seek a professional graduate degree in performance, the M.M. in Performance (Collaborative Piano) provides advanced studies in accompanying, keyboard techniques, diction, music history, music theory, literature, and research methods. Students pursue immersive performance experiences as collaborative pianists working with soloists, chamber ensembles, choir, opera, and large ensembles. Students successfully completing the M.M. in Performance (Collaborative Piano) will have gained the necessary skills to prepare them for continued study in a doctoral program or to pursue professional work as a collaborative pianist.
All of the following:
| Mup 590 | Applied Music | 12 |
| Mus 056 | Graduate Music History Entrance Exam | 0 |
| Mus 057 | Graduate Music Theory Entrance Exam | 0 |
| Mus 506 | Graduate Project or Recital | 1-4 |
| Mus 511 | Music Research Methods | 3 |
| Mus 520 | Analytical Techniques | 3 |
| Mus 550 | Collaborative Piano Literature Strings | 3 |
| Mus 551 | Collaborative Piano Literature Winds and Brass | 3 |
| Mus 552 | Advanced Keyboard Techniques | 3 |
| Mus 585 | Diction for Singers: Italian | 2 |
| Mus 586 | Diction for Singers: German | 2 |
| Mus 587 | Diction for Singers: French | 2 |
Two of the following: (4 credits)
| Mus 562 | Music History: The Baroque Period | 2 |
| Mus 563 | Music History: The Classical Period | 2 |
| Mus 564 | Music History: The Romantic Period | 2 |
| Mus 565 | Music History: Early 20th Century | 2 |
| Mus 566 | Music History: Music Since 1950 | 2 |
One of the following: (3 credits)
Chosen with advice of graduate faculty: (3 credits)
Students must pass Mus 056, the Music History Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music history course with the exception of Mus 529, Grad History Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 529 will constitute a Pass for the Music History Entrance Exam. Similarly, students must pass Mus 057, the Music Theory Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music theory course with the exception of Mus 512, Graduate Theory Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 512 will constitute a Pass for the Music Theory Entrance Exam.
All M.M. degree candidates must take a final oral examination. All graduate students must receive a grade of B or above in music courses.
Master of Music in Conducting
Serving students who seek a professional graduate degree in conducting, the M.M. in Conducting provides advanced studies in conducting, literature, arranging, music history, music theory, score reading, and research methods. Students specialize in choral or instrumental conducting and receive hands-on experience conducting choir, orchestra, or band under the mentorship of our faculty. Students successfully completing the M.M. in Conducting will have gained the necessary skills to prepare them for continued study in doctoral programs or to pursue professional work as a music director working with professional, community, church, or school ensembles.
All of the following:
One of the following: (3 credits)
| Mus 522 | Advanced Orchestral Arranging | 3 |
| Mus 523 | Advanced Choral Arranging | 3 |
One of the following: (3 credits)
Three of the following (9 credits)
| Mus 541 | Advanced Conducting Methods | 3 |
| Mus 542 | Advanced Choral Conducting | 3 |
| Mus 543 | Advanced Instrumental Conducting | 3 |
Two of the following: (4 credits)
| Mus 560 | Music History: The Medieval Period | 2 |
| Mus 561 | Music History: The Renaissance Period | 2 |
| Mus 562 | Music History: The Baroque Period | 2 |
| Mus 563 | Music History: The Classical Period | 2 |
| Mus 564 | Music History: The Romantic Period | 2 |
| Mus 565 | Music History: Early 20th Century | 2 |
| Mus 566 | Music History: Music Since 1950 | 2 |
Chosen with advice of graduate faculty (6 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 45
Students must pass Mus 056, the Music History Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music history course with the exception of Mus 529, Grad History Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 529 will constitute a Pass for the Music History Entrance Exam. Similarly, students must pass Mus 057, the Music Theory Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music theory course with the exception of Mus 512, Graduate Theory Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 512 will constitute a Pass for the Music Theory Entrance Exam.
All M.M. degree candidates must take a final oral examination. All graduate students must receive a grade of B or above in music courses.
Master of Music in Jazz Studies
Serving students who seek a professional graduate degree in jazz studies, the M.M. in Jazz Studies provides advanced studies in jazz performance, improvisation, jazz history, literature, arranging, pedagogy, and research methods. Students gain valuable jazz performance experience in large ensembles and develop leadership skills working with jazz combos. Students successfully completing the M.M. in Jazz Studies will have gained the necessary skills to prepare them for continued study in a doctoral program or to pursue professional work as a jazz musician generally with teaching as a secondary area.
All of the following:
One of the following (2 credits)
| Mus 560 | Music History: The Medieval Period | 2 |
| Mus 561 | Music History: The Renaissance Period | 2 |
| Mus 562 | Music History: The Baroque Period | 2 |
| Mus 563 | Music History: The Classical Period | 2 |
| Mus 564 | Music History: The Romantic Period | 2 |
| Mus 565 | Music History: Early 20th Century | 2 |
| Mus 566 | Music History: Music Since 1950 | 2 |
Complete 3 credits from the following: (3 credits)
| Mus 594 | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Mus 598 | Jazz Lab Band | 1 |
| | Elective Studies Selected with Advisor | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 45
Students must pass Mus 056, the Music History Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music history course with the exception of Mus 529, Grad History Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 529 will constitute a Pass for the Music History Entrance Exam. Similarly, students must pass Mus 057, the Music Theory Entrance Exam, before taking any graduate music theory course with the exception of Mus 512, Graduate Theory Review. A grade of B or better in Mus 512 will constitute a Pass for the Music Theory Entrance Exam.
All M.M. degree candidates must take a final oral examination. All graduate students must receive a grade of B or above in music courses.