Performance M.M.

Entering graduate students must take placement exams in music theory and music history. Additional coursework may be required as a result of these exams.

Major in Performance

(Major Code: 5202)

Music Core Requirements

MUAP 60XX (three semester hours each of four long semesters)
MUSI 6203 - Graduate Recital 2

Required Courses for Emphasis

MUSI 6205 - Introduction to Graduate Study 2
MUSI 6241 - Research Seminar in Music 2
MUSI 6312 - Advanced Music History 3 (six hours)
MUSI 6281 - Advanced Music Theory 2 (four hours)

Two semester hours from:

Two semester hours graduate-level music electives to equal 32 semester hours

Other Requirements

Each semester the music major is enrolled in nine semester hours or more (four semester hours in a summer session), the student must enroll in a major ensemble. Band (MUEN XX26 or XX27) is the major ensemble for woodwinds, brass and percussion; choir (MUEN XX41 or XX42) for voice; orchestra (MUEN XX29) for strings; choir for keyboard majors, but keyboard students may choose band or orchestra, respectively, if they can play a woodwind, brass, percussion or string instrument.

Comprehensive Examination

Candidates will be required to pass oral examinations over literature in their recital and major field of study.