Master of Music Curricula
Performance Concentration (Instrumental)
Core Courses
| Course No. | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 622 | Materials and Methods of Research | 3 |
| MUSC 611 | Studies in Music History | 3 |
| MUSC 695 | Advanced Analytical Techniques | 3 |
Required Courses
| Course No. | Course Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 661 | Advanced Private Study1 | 3 |
| MUSC 662 | Advanced Private Study1 | 3 |
| MUSC 663 | Advanced Private Study1 | 3 |
| MUSC 601 | Master's Recital2 | 2 |
| MUSC 603 | Chamber Music Literature | 3 |
| MUSC 620 | Large Ensemble3 | 1 |
| MUSC 620 | Large Ensemble3 | 1 |
| MUSC 621 | Chamber Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSC 681 | Pedagogy and Literature | 3 |
| MUSC 605 |
Symphonic Literature (For students whose major instrument is an orchestral instrument) |
3 |
| MUSC 663 |
Advanced Keyboard Literature (For students whose major instrument is piano or organ) |
3 |
| Elective4 | 3 |
Total Credits: 35
Footnotes- One additional semesters of applied study may be taken, but may not apply to the degree.
- Students may not enroll in MUSC 601 (Graduate Recital) until they have passed the diagnostic test in music theory and the comprehensive exam in music history. In addition, toward the end of the course of study, the student must pass an oral examination. This exam cannot be taken until the student has completed 24 credits.
- Large ensemble placement determind by audition and/or with the approval of the faculty.
- Elective must be a 600 level course. It may be in music or in another department with approval of faculty advisor.