[1] Objectives

Graduate work in music is designed to provide advanced professional training. The Music Education concentration in the Master of Music degree program provides advanced study of music teaching in elementary and secondary schools and professional preparation for those who already possess initial certification. Other Master of Music concentrations provide specialized study in performance, conducting, and music theory.

[2] Program Admission Requirements

In addition to other Graduate School admission requirements:

For performance and conducting areas: An audition with area faculty. Performance in the area of specialization is to reflect the basic proficiency of a college undergraduate.

For vocal performance: completion of a diction and comprehensive competency exam in French and German, with deficiencies to be made up before graduation.

For conducting areas: A taped performance of the applicant’s ensemble.

For music theory: A score of at least 75% on the University of Central Arkansas Department of Music Theory Diagnostic Exam, to be given before acceptance into the program.

[3] Master of Music (MM)

[3.1] Core Degree Requirements – All Concentrations

1. Diagnostic examinations are given the week before the semester begins in music theory, music history and literature, and aural skills. The primary purpose of diagnostic exams is to determine whether remediation is needed and to provide recommendations to students regarding course work.

A score of less than 70% on the theory exam requires that the student take MUS 5316 MUSIC THEORY REVIEW AND ANALYSIS before taking advanced seminars in music theory at the 6300 level. A score of less than 70% on the music history and literature exam requires that the student take MUS 5317 MUSIC HISTORY REVIEW before taking advanced seminars in music history at the 6300 level. A score of less than 70% on the aural skills test requires that the student retake and pass the aural skills test before graduation (self-study or MUS 5208 EAR TRAINING AND SIGHT SINGING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS).

MUS 5316, MUS 5317, and MUS 5208 do NOT count toward a graduate degree and may add to a student’s overall course load. These classes DO fulfill the requirement to carry 9 hours of graduate credit per semester.

2. Completion of piano proficiency exam during the first semester of study for all areas. A score of less than 70% on the piano proficiency exam requires that the student retake and pass the piano proficiency exam before graduation.

3. Satisfactory completion of an oral comprehensive examination in music.

4. 6000-level course requirement: For the concentration in Music Education, at least 50% of all music credit hours must be at the 6000 level; for all other concentrations, at least 67% of all music credit hours must be at the 6000 level.

[3.2] Concentration: Music Education (32 hours minimum)

[3.2.1] Required courses

MUS6303 History and Philosophy of Music Education
MUS6304 Contemporary Issues in Music Education
MUS6324 Introduction to Music Education Research
MUS6325 Practical Applications of Research in Music Education

One of the following Music Theory courses:

MUS 5311 Introduction to Linear Analysis
MUS 6302 Analytical Techniques for Twentieth-Century Music
MUS 6314 Seminar in Music Theory
MUS 6317 Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries

One of the following Music History courses:

MUS 6318 Music in the Romantic Period
MUS 6319 Music in the Twentieth Century
MUS 6320 Music in the Classical Period
MUS 6321 Music in the Baroque Era
MUS 6322 Music in the Renaissance

[3.2.2] Music Electives

At least eight hours of the following:

MUS 5206 Marching Band Techniques
MUS 5325 Orff-Schulwerk Methodology I
MUS 5326 Orff-Schulwerk Methodology II
MUS 5327 Orff-Schulwerk Methodology III
MUS 6207 Choral Conducting
MUS 6210 Choral Literature I
MUS 6211 Choral Literature II
MUS 6206 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 6204 Instrumental Literature I
MUS 6208 Instrumental Literature II
MUS 5110, 5210, 5310 Special Problems in Music Education
MUSA 61xx Applied Lessons (maximum of 3 credit hours)
MUSE 61xx Large Ensemble – Choir, Wind Ensemble or Orchestra (maximum of 3 credit hours)

[3.2.3] Non-Music Electives (6 hours)

Courses in the College of Education, chosen in consultation with and approved by the Music Education faculty.

[3.3] Concentration: Instrumental Performance (32 hours minimum)

[3.3.1] Required Courses

MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUS 6200 Graduate Recital
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUS 6214 Instrumental Pedagogy and Repertoire II
MUS 6203 Instrumental Literature I
MUS 6208 Instrumental Literature II
MUS 6313 Music Research and Bibliography

One of the following Music Theory courses:

MUS 5311 Introduction to Linear Analysis
MUS 6302 Analytical Techniques for Twentieth-Century Music
MUS 6314 Seminar in Music Theory
MUS 6317 Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries

Two of the following Music History courses:

MUS 6318 Music in the Romantic Period
MUS 6319 Music in the Twentieth Century
MUS 6320 Music in the Classical Period
MUS 6321 Music in the Baroque Era
MUS 6322 Music in the Renaissance

[3.3.2] Electives

At least two hours of the following:

MUSE 61xx Ensembles
MUS 6311 Score Reading
MUS 5110 Workshop in Music Education
MUS 5321 Workshop in Music
MUS 6105 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6205 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6305 Directed Graduate Study

[3.3.3] Thesis Option

Completion of a thesis (6 hours) is an option in the performance concentrations.

[3.4] Concentration: Piano Performance (32 hours minimum)

[3.4.1] Required Courses

MUSA 6230 Applied Lessons
MUSA 6230 Applied Lessons
MUSA 6230 Applied Lessons
MUSA 6230 Applied Lessons
MUS 6200 Graduate Recital
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUS 6217 Advanced Piano Pedagogy
MUS 6215 Piano Literature I
MUS 6216 Piano Literature II
MUS 6313 Music Research and Bibliography

One of the following Music Theory courses:

MUS 5311 Introduction to Linear Analysis
MUS 6302 Analytical Techniques for Twentieth-Century Music
MUS 6314 Seminar in Music Theory
MUS 6317 Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries

Two of the following Music History courses:

MUS 6318 Music in the Romantic Period
MUS 6319 Music in the Twentieth Century
MUS 6320 Music in the Classical Period
MUS 6321 Music in the Baroque Era
MUS 6322 Music in the Renaissance

[3.4.2] Electives

At least two hours of the following:

MUSE 61xx Ensembles
MUS 6311 Score Reading
MUS 5321 Workshop in Music
MUS 6105 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6205 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6305 Directed Graduate Study

[3.4.3] Thesis Option

Completion of a thesis (6 hours) is an option in the performance concentrations.

[3.5] Concentration: Vocal Performance (32 hours minimum)

[3.5.1] Required Courses

MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUSA 62xx Applied Lessons
MUS 6200 Graduate Recital
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUS 6212 Advanced Vocal Pedagogy
MUS 5205 Vocal Literature I
MUS 5207 Vocal Literature II
MUS 6313 Music Research and Bibliography

One of the following Music Theory courses:

MUS 5311 Introduction to Linear Analysis
MUS 6302 Analytical Techniques for Twentieth-Century Music
MUS 6314 Seminar in Music Theory
MUS 6317 Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries

Two of the following Music History courses:

MUS 6318 Music in the Romantic Period
MUS 6319 Music in the Twentieth Century
MUS 6320 Music in the Classical Period
MUS 6321 Music in the Baroque Era
MUS 6322 Music in the Renaissance

[3.5.2] Electives

At least two hours of the following:

MUSE 61xx Ensembles
MUS 6311 Score Reading
MUS 5110 Workshop in Music Education
MUS 5321 Workshop in Music
MUS 6105 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6205 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6305 Directed Graduate Study

[3.5.3] Thesis Option

Completion of a thesis (6 hours) is an option in the performance concentrations.

[3.6] Concentration: Instrumental Conducting (31 hours minimum)

[3.6.1] Required Courses

MUS 6200 Conducting Recital
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUS 6203 Instrumental Literature I
MUS 6208 Instrumental Literature II
MUS 6206 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 6310 Instrumental Conducting Practicum
MUS 6313 Music Research and Bibliography
MUS 6311 Score Reading

Three courses from the following, including at least one music theory course and one music history course:

MUS 5311 Introduction to Linear Analysis (music theory)
MUS 6302 Analytical Techniques for Twentieth-Century Music (music theory)
MUS 6314 Seminar in Music Theory (music theory)
MUS 6317 Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries (music theory)

MUS 6318 Music in the Romantic Period (music history)
MUS 6319 Music in the Twentieth Century (music history)
MUS 6320 Music in the Classical Period (music history)
MUS 6321 Music in the Baroque Era (music history)
MUS 6322 Music in the Renaissance (music history)

[3.6.2] Electives

At least two hours of the following (other courses may be used with approval of the advisor):

MUSE 61xx Ensembles
MUS 5110 Workshop in Music Education
MUS 5321 Workshop in Music
MUS 6105 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6205 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6305 Directed Graduate Study

[3.6.3] Thesis Option

Completion of a thesis (6 hours) is an option in the conducting concentrations.

[3.7] Concentration: Choral Conducting (31 hours minimum)

[3.7.1] Required Courses

MUS 6200 Conducting Recital
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUS 6210 Choral Literature I
MUS 6211 Choral Literature II
MUS 6207 Choral Conducting
MUS 6312 Choral Conducting Practicum
MUS 6313 Music Research and Bibliography
MUS 6311 Score Reading

Three courses from the following, including at least one music theory course and one music history course:

MUS 5311 Introduction to Linear Analysis (music theory)
MUS 6302 Analytical Techniques for Twentieth-Century Music (music theory)
MUS 6314 Seminar in Music Theory (music theory)
MUS 6317 Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries (music theory)

MUS 6318 Music in the Romantic Period (music history)
MUS 6319 Music in the Twentieth Century (music history)
MUS 6320 Music in the Classical Period (music history)
MUS 6321 Music in the Baroque Era (music history)
MUS 6322 Music in the Renaissance (music history)

[3.7.2] Electives

At least two hours of the following (other courses may be used with approval of the advisor):

MUSE 61xx Ensembles
MUS 5110 Workshop in Music Education
MUS 5321 Workshop in Music
MUS 6105 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6205 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6305 Directed Graduate Study

[3.7.3] Thesis Option

Completion of a thesis (6 hours) is an option in the conducting concentrations.

[3.8] Concentration: Music Theory (34 hours minimum)

[3.8.1] Required Courses

MUSA 61xx Applied Lessons
MUSA 61xx Applied Lessons
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUSE 61xx Ensemble
MUS 6315 Theory Pedagogy I
MUS 6316 Theory Pedagogy II
MUS 6306 Thesis Research I
MUS 6307 Thesis Research II
MUS 6313 Music Research and Bibliography

Three of the following Music Theory courses:

MUS 5311 Introduction to Linear Analysis
MUS 6302 Analytical Techniques for Twentieth-Century Music
MUS 6314 Seminar in Music Theory (may be repeated for credit)
MUS 6317 Analysis of Music of the 18th and 19th Centuries

One of the following Music History courses:

MUS 6318 Music in the Romantic Period
MUS 6319 Music in the Twentieth Century
MUS 6320 Music in the Classical Period
MUS 6321 Music in the Baroque Era
MUS 6322 Music in the Renaissance

[3.8.2] Electives

At least three hours of the following:

MUSE 61xx
MUSA 61xx
MUS 6311 Score Reading
MUS 5321 Workshop in Music
MUS 6105 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6205 Directed Graduate Study
MUS 6305 Directed Graduate Study

[3.8.3] Thesis Requirement

A thesis (6 hours) is required for the music theory concentration.

[4] Graduate Certificate (GC) in Music (Professional Studies)

A minimum of 12 credit hours are required to complete the Graduate Certificate program in music.

[5] Graduate Course Links

[5.1] Courses in Music (MUS)

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[5.2] Graduate Courses in Music – Applied (MUSA)

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[5.3] Graduate Courses in Music – Ensemble (MUSE)

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