Music M.M. — Music Compostion Emphasis
College of Performing and Visual Arts
Degree Requirements — 33 Credits
See “Music M.M.”.
Degree Requirements
Required Emphasis Credits — 33 hours
MUS 509 | Electronic Music | 3 |
MUS 600 | Introduction to Musical Scholarship | 2 |
MUS 603 | Analytical Studies in Music | 3 |
MUS 677 | Individual Instruction in Composition | 2 |
MUS 699 | Thesis | 1- 6 |
| Music Performing Organization and/or Individual Performance | 2 |
| Music History | 6 |
MUS 677: Take 8 credits
MUS 699: Thesis: Take 6 credits (or original composition)
Select one of the following courses: (3 hours)
MUS 651 | Seminar in Music History: Debussy to 1945 | 3 |
MUS 652 | Seminar in Music History: 1945 to the Present | 3 |
Studies in Music History will be selected by advisement based upon candidate's needs identified through advisory examination.
NOTES: MUS 502 and MUS 503 may be required if advisory examinations indicate that these courses will significantly increase the strength of Master of Music candidates in Theory and Composition.
Students who are able to prove their competency in any of the required courses listed above may substitute electives chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Master of Music candidates will present a recital of their compositions written as part of their degree program.
In addition to the Music, M.M. requirements above, Theory and Composition candidates must submit examples of works composed, supported if possible by recordings.
This emphasis requires that the student has completed a Bachelor’s degree in music.