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2010-11 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Music, M.M.

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(32-33 semester hours)

The Department of Music offers two concentrations and three specializations under the Master of Music degree. Individualized programs, personalized mentoring by faculty, and small classes allow for exceptional learning opportunities. In addition to the normal Fall/Spring schedule, a program of course offerings has been instituted which allow a student to complete the Master of Music degree in three summers and without full-time residence during the academic year. Courses are offered on a rotation basis. Ensembles and private lessons may not always be offered during the summer.

Music Education Concentration

This program is designed to meet the needs of teachers in the field of professional music education who possess a valid teaching license. Students will be required to audition in their primary performing area or submit a video recording of their teaching. Diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory are given to all entering graduate students during the first week of class. The results will assist the faculty in helping the student plan appropriate courses in the program of study. Deficiencies may be made-up after matriculation; however, no graduate credit will be allowed for such work. Students who elect to not write a thesis will be required to complete an oral examination and submit an original research paper (requirement in MUS 5000 ).

Required Core:

 

Group A-Select six hours from the following:

 

Group B-Select 11 hours from the following or any remaining courses in Group A:

 

Group C-Select two courses for the Education Minor*:

 

Group D-Select one of the following courses or any remaining course in Group C to complete the Education Minor:

 

Total: 32 Hours

 

Note

*Permision of the instructor

Music Education Concentration (Initial Licensure)

This program is designed to meet the needs of musicians seeking to enter the field of professional music education. Students will be required to audition in their primary performing area or submit a video recording of their teaching. Diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory are given to all entering graduate students during the first week of classes. The results will assist the faculty in helping students plan appropriate courses in the program of study. Deficiencies may be made-up after matriculation; however, no graduate credit will be allowed for such work. Students who elect to not write a thesis will be required to complete an oral examination and submit an original research paper (requirement in MUS 5000 ).

Students who wish to pursue both a Master of Music Degree with a concentration in Music Education AND INITIAL LICENSURE must complete six additional courses in education (See Group C). Further, students must complete any undergraduate music education deficiencies. There are two options: (1) pass the Praxis II music exams (Test 011 Music Concepts and Processes - minimum score of 145 AND Test 113 Music content Knowledge - minimum score of 150) OR (2) successfully complete the following courses and proficiencies: MUS 2240 Foundations of Music Education, MUS 3255 General Music Methods, MUS 3810 or MUS 3820 Choral or Instructional Conducting. In addition, vocal or keyboard majors must take MUS 3252 Secondary General Music Methods and Humanities. Instrumentalists must pass the instrumental proficiency examinations for strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion or successfully complete classes in these instructional methods.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program is required for those seeking initial licensure concurrent with enrollment in the graduate program. Documentation of progress through a series of assessments in an electronic portfolio (LiveText) is required as well as a one-semester student teaching experience. Consult the School of Education link to Graduate Milestone Assessment.*

Required Core:

 

Group A-Select six hours from the following:

 

Group B-Select 11 hours from the following or any remaining courses in Group A:

 

Group C-Education Courses required for licensure

 

Note

*Since the GRE is no longer required by the Music Department, students must have an ACT of 22 or higher to be admitted to Teacher Education. Otherwise, students will have to pass the Praxis I examination.

Choral Conducting Specialization

 

Required Core:

 

Group A-Select six hours from the following, to include at least one course in literature

 

Group B-Select five hours from the following or any remaining in Group A:

 

Total: 32 Hours

 

Instrumental Conducting Specialization

 

Required Core:

 

Group A-Select three hours from:

 

Group B-Select six hours from the following or any remaining course in Group A:

 

Total: 33 Hours

 

Vocal or Instrumental Performance Specialization

 

Required Core:

 

Note

*Additional elective credit in Individual Instruction and Ensemble may not exceed three hours.

Group A-Select nine hours from the following to include one course in music theory and one course in either history or literature:

 

Group B-Select five hours from the following or any remaining in Group A:

 

Total: 32 Hours

A maximum of three hours from disciplines other than music and humanities may be taken with graduate committee approval.

Ensembles (one semester hour each)

 

Applied Music – Individual Instruction (1, 2, or 4)

Enrollment for individual applied music lessons must have the approval of the instructor. The student is expected to have an undergraduate applied major in the area or to demonstrate equivalent performing ability. Additional fees are required.

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