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School of Music (MUS)

Master of Music
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Randi L'Hommedieu, Director
162 Music, (989) 774-3281

James Batcheller, D.A., Band
Bruce Bonnell, D.M., Horn
J. Timothy Caldwell, M.M., Voice, Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Keith Clifton, Ph.D., Musicology
Mark Cox, D.M.A., Tuba and Euphonium
Steven L. Egler, D.M.A., Organ
Cora E. Enman, M.M., Voice
Edward Fedewa, M.M., Double bass
James Fiste, D.M.A., Violoncello
Sue G. Gamble, D.Ed., Music Education
David Gillingham, Ph.D., Theory/Composition
Alan Gumm, Ph.D., Music education
Scott Harding, Ph.D., Theory
George Hess, D.A., Theory/Synthesis
Dennis L. Horton, D.M.A., Trumpet
Mary S. Kiesgen, M.M., Voice
Lisa Kozenko, M.M., Oboe
Seunghee Lee, D.M.A., Violin/Viola
Robert Lindahl, D.M.A., Trombone
Richard Littlefield, Ph.D., Theory
Alexandra Mascolo-David, D.M.A., Piano
Jose Maurtua, D.M., Theory
Mary Beth Minnis, M.M., Bassoon, Assistant Director
Nina Nash-Robertson, D.M.A., Director of Choral Activities
John Nichol, M.M., Saxophone
Isabel Barbara O'Hagin, Ph.D., Music Education
Rob Smith, M.M., Jazz Studies
Andrew Spencer, D.M.A., Percussion
Daniel L. Steele, D.M.E., Music Education, Graduate Coordinator
Eric Hoy Tucker, D.M.A., Voice
Joanna Cowan White, D.M.A., Flute
Kennen White, D.M.A., Clarinet
Adrienne Wiley, D.M.A., Piano Pedagogy
John Williamson, M.M.E., Director of Bands
Carlton Woods, D.M.A., Director of Orchestral Studies

The School of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. Thirty-two full-time and seven part-time faculty teach all specializations in the field of music. The faculty’s reputation as outstanding performers, conductors, composers, and— most importantly—educators, is known throughout the nation. Students in the school immediately sense an unyielding commitment on the part of each faculty member to outstanding musical education.

Master of Music
The Master of Music degree is offered in five areas of concentration:

1. Performance,
2. Music Education,
3. Composition,
4. Conducting, and
5. Piano Pedagogy.

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Admission Requirements
In addition to university requirements for graduate admission, applicants for the Master of Music degree must meet the following requirements in the School of Music.

1. Applicants must have an appropriate music degree of at least 40 semester hours and a grade point average of 3.0 or better in undergraduate music studies.
2. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation to the School of Music. Forms are available in the School of Music office.
3. Master of Music in Performance, Composition, Conducting, and Piano Pedagogy candidates will demonstrate, through audition and interview, talent and ability levels which indicate promise of successful graduate study in music.
4. Master of Music in Music Education candidates must have a music education degree or a teaching major with at least 40 hours in music.
5. Any exceptions to the above requirements must be approved by the School of Music Graduate Committee.

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Degree Requirements

1. Each candidate will develop a program of studies in consultation with a school graduate advisor.
2. Candidates for the Master of Music degree must pass a comprehensive examination. Comprehensive exams may be taken a maximum of three times.
3. Candidates for the Master of Music Education degree must elect to follow the Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) option.
4. Credit earned in courses taken to remove deficiencies will not apply toward the graduate degree.
5. Candidates for the Master of Music degree must complete the Music Core and the requirements of one of the concentrations.

Music Core (12 hours):
MUS 791 (3) Introduction to Music Research
3-6 hours in Music Theory*
3-6 hours in Music History/Literature*
*Courses selected in consultation with an advisor.

Concentrations (18-24 hours):
Performance Concentration (18 hours)
Applied Major Area (8 hours)
MUS 799 Recital (including research paper) (4 hours)
MUS 780 Performance Ensemble (1 hour)
Music Electives (5 hours)
Total hours for degree:  30

Music Education Concentration (18 hours)
MUS 731 (3) Organization of School Music (3 hours)
MUS 732 (3) The Rationale and Principles of Music Education (3 hours)
Pedagogy Electives (6 hours)
Music Electives (participation in conducted or coached ensembles is recommended) (6 hours)
Total hours for degree: 30

Composition Concentration (18 hours)
MUS 701 Advanced Composition (4 semesters) (8 hours)
MUS 798 (Composition with analytical paper) (4 hours)
Music Electives (participation in conducted or coached ensembles is recommended) (6 hours)
Total hours for degree:  30

Conducting Concentration (18 hours)
MUS 781 Choral Conducting (6 hours)
OR MUS 782 Instrumental Conducting (6 hours)
MUS 512 Choral Literature (2 hours)
OR MUS 784 Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques (3 hours)
MUS 799 Recital (including research paper) (4 hours)
Music Electives (participation in conducted or coached  ensembles is recommended) (5-6 hours)
Total hours for degree:  30

Piano Pedagogy Concentration (24 hours)
MUS 631 Advanced Piano Pedagogy I (3 hours)
MUS 632 Advanced Piano Pedagogy II (3 hours)
MUS 633 Class Piano Pedagogy (3 hours)
MUS 634 Internship in Piano Pedagogy (3 hours)
MUS 752 Piano (6 hours)
MUS 607 Basic Skills in Music Technology I (2 hours)
MUS 799 Recital (including research paper) (4 hours)

Total hours for degree:  36 credit hours
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Unspecified content or variable credit courses. Click here for additional information regarding these types of courses. The following courses offered through the department are of unspecified content or variable credit: MUS 535, 597, 793, 797.
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