Music, M.A.

Music Core Courses 9 hrs.

• MUSC 602 - The History and Analysis of Western Art Music Credits: (3)
• MUSC 633 - Analytical Techniques Credits: (3)
• MUSC 645 - Research Methods in Music Credits: (3)

Required Music Courses 11 hrs.

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• Applied Music Courses - (2 credits) - Selected from the following:

• MUSC 571 - Fourth Year Applied Music Credits: Variable credit, (1-2) OR
• MUSC 572 - Fourth Year Applied Music Credits: Variable credit, (1-2) OR
• MUSC 671 - Advanced Applied Music Credits: Variable credit, (1-2) OR
• MUSC 672 - Advanced Applied Music Credits: Variable credit, (1-2)

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• Thesis or Recital Courses - (6 credits) - Selected from the following:

• MUSC 695 - Graduate Lecture-Recital Credits: (6) OR
• MUSC 697 - Graduate Recital Credits: (6) OR
• MUSC 699 - Research and Thesis Credits: Variable Credit (1-6) (6 credit hours required)

Supporting Courses 10 hrs.

An additional 10 semester hours in supporting elective studies are to be determined in consultation between student and advisor. Any graduate level course may count towards the supporting courses as determined by the faculty advisor. Students electing the graduate recital must complete a minimum of four semester hours of credit beyond level eight in applied music. Students who elect to present a graduate recital in voice are expected to be proficient in French, German and Italian diction. A language examination in at least one modern foreign language is required for those who elect to write a thesis.

Final Comprehensive Exam and Final Thesis Defense:

All students who are completing the Master of Arts degree in Music are required to complete a final comprehensive exam. If a student has elected to complete the thesis option they are required to complete a final defense of their thesis in addition to their final comprehensive exam.