Music (M.M.)

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Depending on the area of specialization, students may complete Plan A or Plan B. Some areas only allow one option. See individual degree program of study for appropriate plan option. The student’s advisory committee must approve the program of study.

In addition to meeting all graduation requirements of the Graduate School, master’s candidates must satisfy all music program requirements. These requirements include completing all of the required course work and passing the final written comprehensive examinations. All graduate music students are required to take MUS 781, Introduction to Music Bibliography. Full time graduate students, who study during the regular academic year will be expected to participate in one ensemble each semester unless excused by the advisory committee.

Any information that the student may need regarding thesis requirements, final comprehensive exams, guidelines for graduate recitals, degree auditions, the music education concentrated project, etc. can be found in the Department of Music’s graduate student handbook. The handbook can be obtained directly from the Department of Music and on the department website.

All core course work for the Master of Music degree comes from three music disciplines and includes: Music Bibliography, Music Theory, and Music History. All Master of Music students, except those students in the History of Musical Instruments degree, are required to take MUS 781-Introduction to Music Bibliography and MUS 713-Forms and Analysis.

The Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance may not be completed solely during summer sessions. This degree must include some work in the regular academic year.

Music History Specialization

- Reading proficiency in one foreign language is required in Plan A and Plan B for the music history degree

Master of Music, Music History Plan A only (thesis): Total 30 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

MUS 713 - Form and Analysis 2 cr hrs
MUS 781 - Introduction to Music Bibliography 2 cr hrs (online)
MUS 798 - Thesis in Music 1 to 6 cr hrs (5 credit hours required)
Advisor approved music electives outside the Music History specialization as appropriate to the student’s needs and interests 6 cr hrs
Music History:
MUS 550 - Music Cultures of the World 3 cr hrs
MUS 730 - Medieval and Renaissance Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 731 - Baroque Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 732 - Classical and Romantic Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 733 - Twentieth-Century Music Literature 3 cr hrs (online)

Music Performance Specialization

Programs of Study

Music Performance-Vocal
Music Performance-Instrumental: Brass, Keyboard, Woodwinds, Strings, Percussion

Master of Music, Music Performance Plan A only: Total 30 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

MUS 713 - Form and Analysis 2 cr hrs
MUS 781 - Introduction to Music Bibliography 2 cr hrs (online)
MUS 783 - Public Recital 1 to 6 cr hrs (2 credit hours required)-in the recital semester, students enroll in 2 hours of recital and 4 hours of applied lessons
Music History-select 9 credit hours from the following:
MUS 550 - Music Cultures of the World 3 cr hrs
MUS 730 - Medieval and Renaissance Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 731 - Baroque Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 732 - Classical and Romantic Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 733 - Twentieth-Century Music Literature 3 cr hrs (online)
Brass, Keyboard, Woodwinds, Strings, Percussion or Voice course work:
MUAP Applied Lessons-MUAP 7XX (15 credit hour required)
Note

- Graduate voice students must be proficient in German, French and Italian diction. If students do not have a strong background in foreign language and diction, additional course work will be required.

- During the academic year, full-time graduate students will be expected to participate in one ensemble each semester unless excused by the advisory committee.

Music Education Specialization

The Master of Music degree in Music Education is a hybrid degree that offers courses online and face-to-face during the summer and academic year. The disbursement of the course materials are structured to meet the needs of the working public school teacher and the post-undergraduate looking for an advanced degree. The degree program is flexible in its offerings to allow for successful completion within a two year period.

Programs of Study

Instrumental Music Education
Vocal/Choral Music Education

Plan A and B are available for this specialization. This is a Master of Music degree with two Programs of Study available: Instrumental Music Education or Vocal/Choral Music Education. The core for the Music Education Concentration includes: Music Bibliography, Music Theory, Music History and Literature, and Music Education.

Students choosing to complete a Music Education Project (Plan B) for the degree requirement must fill out the Project Proposal form found in the Department of Music Graduate handbook. The project must be approved by the Advisory Committee and the form signed prior to beginning the work. Details of the project must be worked out with the advisory committee chair and must be outlined on the form.

Master of Music, Music Education Plan A: Total 30 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

Select 2 credit hours from the following:
MUS 713 - Form and Analysis 2 cr hrs
MUS 715 - Music Theory Analysis Educator (C) 2 cr hrs
MUS 750 - The School Music Program 3 cr hrs (online)
MUS 765 - Supervision and Administration of Music Education 3 cr hrs (online)
MUS 780 - Concepts in Music Education 3 cr hrs (online)
MUS 781 - Introduction to Music Bibliography 2 cr hrs (online)
MUS 798 - Thesis in Music 1 to 6 cr hrs (6 credit hours required)
Music History-select 6 credit hours from the following:
MUS 550 - Music Cultures of the World 3 cr hrs
MUS 730 - Medieval and Renaissance Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 731 - Baroque Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 732 - Classical and Romantic Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 733 - Twentieth-Century Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 736 - Renaissance Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
MUS 737 - Baroque Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
MUS 738 - Classical Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
MUS 739 - Romantic Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
Supporting coursework (5 credit hours):
Select 1 credit hour from the following:
MUS 790 - Music Directors Seminar 1 to 2 cr hrs
MUS 793 - Workshop 1 to 2 cr hrs
Advisor approved music electives as appropriate to the student’s needs and interests 4 cr hrs

Master of Music, Music Education Plan B: Total 30 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

Select 2 credit hours from the following:
MUS 713 - Form and Analysis 2 cr hrs
MUS 715 - Music Theory Analysis Educator (C) 2 cr hrs
MUS 750 - The School Music Program 3 cr hrs (online)
MUS 765 - Supervision and Administration of Music Education 3 cr hrs (online)
MUS 780 - Concepts in Music Education 3 cr hrs (online)
MUS 781 - Introduction to Music Bibliography 2 cr hrs (online)
MUS 788 - Project in Music 1 to 3 cr hrs (4 credit hours required)
Music History-select 6 credit hours from the following:
MUS 550 - Music Cultures of the World 3 cr hrs
MUS 730 - Medieval and Renaissance Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 731 - Baroque Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 732 - Classical and Romantic Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 733 - Twentieth-Century Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 736 - Renaissance Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
MUS 737 - Baroque Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
MUS 738 - Classical Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
MUS 739 - Romantic Music History Educator 2 cr hrs
Advisor approved music electives as appropriate to the student’s needs and interests. 6 cr hrs
Select 1 credit hour from the following:
MUS 790 - Music Directors Seminar 1 to 2 cr hrs
MUS 793 - Workshop 1 to 2 cr hrs

History of Musical Instruments Specialization *This program is on hiatus until further notice ##Pending SDBOR approval

The program of Study for this Master of Music degree is designed to develop competency with a broad range of topics within the field of organology. Students are encouraged to design their thesis projects with the resources of the National Music Museum playing a central role.

* Note: The National Music Museum is closed to the public during construction of an addition and renovation of the Carnegie building. It is expected to reopen in early 2021. NMM staff are located in Julian Hall until the construction is completed.

Master of Music, History of Musical Instruments Plan A only (thesis): Total 30 credit hours

Music Bibliography 2 credit hours (online)
Core 9 credit hours
Thesis 6 credit hours
Major Area 13 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

MUS 781 - Introduction to Music Bibliography 2 cr hrs (online)
9 credit hours required from the following:
MUS 788 - Project in Music 1 to 3 cr hrs Courses must be one each in the following course content: History of Musical Instruments: Cultural Aspects 3cr; Project in Music: Introduction to Museum Studies 3cr; History of Musical Instruments: Technical Aspects 3cr
MUS 798 - Thesis in Music 1 to 6 cr hrs (6 credit hours required)
Select 6 credit hours from the following:
MUS 730 - Medieval and Renaissance Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 731 - Baroque Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 732 - Classical and Romantic Music Literature 3 cr hrs
Advisor approved music electives as appropriate to the student’s needs and interests. 7 cr hrs

Master of Music, Collaborative Piano Specialization-Plan B only: Total 30 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

MUS 501 - Diction I 2 cr hrs
MUS 502 - Diction II 2 cr hrs
MUS 552 - Chamber Music Literature With Piano 2 cr hrs
MUS 713 - Form and Analysis 2 cr hrs
MUS 741 - Advanced Vocal Solo Literature and Methods 3 cr hrs
MUS 781 - Introduction to Music Bibliography 2 cr hrs
MUS 783 - Public Recital 1 to 6 cr hrs (1 credit hour required)
Select 1 of the following courses for 3 credit hours:
MUS 731 - Baroque Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 732 - Classical and Romantic Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 733 - Twentieth-Century Music Literature 3 cr hrs (Online)
Required 13 hours of the following repeatable courses:
MUAP 716 - Individual Instruction: Collaborative Piano 1-4 cr hrs
MUAP 717 - Individual Instruction: Collaborative Piano 1-4 cr hrs

Master of Music, Conducting Specialization-Plan B only: Total 30 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

MUS 713 - Form and Analysis 2 cr hrs
MUS 781 - Introduction to Music Bibliography 2 cr hrs (Online)
MUS 763 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting 2 cr hrs
MUS 764 - Advanced Choral Conducting 2 cr hrs
MUS 783 - Public Recital 1 to 6 cr hrs (2 cr hrs required)
MUS 795 - Practicum (C) 1 to 3 cr hrs (3 cr hrs required)
Select 3 of the following courses (9 credit hours):
MUS 550 - Music Cultures of the World 3 cr hrs
MUS 730 - Medieval and Renaissance Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 731 - Baroque Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 732 - Classical and Romantic Music Literature 3 cr hrs
MUS 733 - Twentieth-Century Music Literature 3 cr hrs (Online)
Advisor approved music electives as appropriate to the student’s needs and interests. 8 cr hrs