Master of Music, Performance Emphasis

Core Courses: (Required for all Master of Music degree programs)
 
MU5201 Advance Music Theory 2 credits
MU8101 Graduate Music Theory 2 credits
MU8601 Foundations of Music Education 3 credits
MU 8222 Music Bibliography and Research 3 credits

Courses in Music (Major Field):
* Graduate Applied Music, major instrument: 8 credits
* Music Literature courses: 4 credits
Select from:

• MU5203 Advance Choral Literature 2 credits
• MU5204 Advance Instrumental Ensemble Literature 2 credits
• MU5205 Instrumental Solo Literature 1 credit
• MU5206 Vocal Solo Literature 1 (max upto 3) credits
• MU5207 Instrumental Chamber Music Literature 1 credit
• MU5204 Vocal Chamber Music Literature 1 credit

*MU8401 Graduate Pedagogy 1 credit
*MU8300 Graduate Recital 1 credit (repeat once)

Music Ensembles (1 per semester): 2 credits
Electives: 4 credits
Comprehensive Written Examination: 0 credit(s)
Oral Examination: 0 credit(s)
Total Credits Required: 30 Semester Credits

Admission Requirements:
In order to be admitted to the Master of Music in Performance degree program, students must successfully complete a performance audition (live or taped). Students must have an undergraduate degree in music and an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. Students must submit a written essay stating their goals for graduate music study; two letters of reference are also required. Students in voice must pass a proficiency examination in German, French, and Italian diction. Students who do not pass these examinations are required to enroll in appropriate remedial courses; (these will not fulfill graduate degree requirements).

Oral Examination:
A final oral examination on the recital program is required.

Comprehensive Written Examination:
A comprehensive written examination is required of all graduate students. The examination is based on the student's program of study and will be conducted and evaluated by the student's graduate committee prior to the oral examination. Students who fail the written examination may repeat it upon recommendation of the committee.

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