Master of Music in Composition

Master of Music in Composition

Recommended Course of Study:

Composition Lessons – MUS 6801 Applied Composition, MUS 6802 Applied Composition

Both courses may be repeated for credit. Lessons are taken for a minimum of 3 semesters and additional semesters are frequently taken. Please note, however, that a maximum of 12 credits may be applied toward the degree. Lessons are required in the recital semester.

Music History – 3 credits are needed, usually chosen from:

MUS 4202G Studies in Renaissance Music, MUS 4203G Studies in Baroque Music, MUS 4204G Studies in Music of the Classical Era, MUS 4205G Studies in Music of the Romantic Era, MUS 4206G 20th Century Music, MUS 4291G Seminar in Music History

Music Theory – 3 credits are needed, usually chosen from:

MUS 6101 Analytical Studies of the Baroque/Classical Era, MUS 6102 Analytical Studies of the Romantic Era and 20th Century

(MUS 4101G Contrapuntal Techniques, MUS 4102G 20th Century Techniques, MUS 6100 Graduate Theory in Performance, MUS 6191 Seminar in Music Theory are also available)

Graduate Half Recital – MUS 6950 Half Recital (1 credit) 

The recital must contain at least 30 minutes of performed music. The compositions performed are to be selected with the approval of the major professor. It is the responsibility of the student to secure any and all additional musicians needed.

Thesis – MUS 7000 Thesis Research (1-9 credits, 2 credits minimum)

The thesis in this degree is an original composition, for large ensemble. It is not a part of the composition recital.

Electives

• 4000G- or 6000-level courses (Any of these courses which are offered fulfills this requirement. You can find a list of the Music Courses offered in the course catalog.)
• Directed Independent Study – MUS 6001, and MUS 6002 (1-3 credits)

A directed Independent Study (DIS) is a one-on-one class dedicated to a specific topic agreed on by the student and the professor. No more than 9 hours of DIS can be counted toward the degree.

• Ensembles (1 credit each)

Participation in the following ensembles is encouraged:

Privateer Chorus (MUS 4904G), University Chorale (MUS 4905G), Chamber Ensemble (MUS 4901G), Wind Ensemble (MUS 4908G), and University Orchestra (MUS 4910G).

Please note: No more than 3 credits of ensemble can count towards the degree. 

Graduate Colloquium – MUS 6900 (0 credit)

Enrollment in Graduate Colloquium is required each semester for all full- and part-time graduate students.

**33 credits are needed for graduation. Classes are 3 credits each unless otherwise noted.

Some flexibility within this recommended curriculum is possible. Please check with the major advisor and graduate coordinator. All courses are selected with the approval of the major advisor.

Updated June 18, 2009