Music with Specialization in Music Theory, Composition, Music History and Literature, Wind Conducting, Choral Conducting, Keyboard, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Percussion M.M.

Research:

Major (23 hours):

• 11-12 hours in the major as designated by the particular curriculum,
  and
• 11-12 hours in related music courses which must include at least 2 hours of ensemble and/or applied lessons.

Courses Outside the Area of Specialization:

• 6 hours of study that may be outside the major or outside the department as designated by the particular curriculum.

Electives (0-3 hours):

• Courses within or outside of the major may be taken as applicable.

Culminating Experience:

• MUS 699 - Master’s Thesis 6 credits

• Passage of an oral comprehensive examination and, for some curricula,

Residency:

An academic year of residency is required.

Note:

Candidates for the master of music with a specialization in music theory or in music history and literature must have completed two post-secondary years of study (or equivalent fluency) of a language that is not the student’s native language.