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| Master of Music Degree Standard Curricula |
Music Theory and Composition Concentration
Required Course Work:
MUS 501-3;
502-4 (2,2);
545-3;
3 credits from the 470 or 570 series; 480-4 (580-4 must be completed by composition majors);
2 credits (1,1) selected from 566; 599-6;
5 credits of approved music electives in theory-composition, history-literature, conducting, or performance.
Course Descriptions
501-3 Music Bibliography and Research. Bibliographic materials for graduate study in music theory, history, education, and music performance. Practical experience in research techniques and scholarly writing style. Recommended to be taken during the first semester of graduate study. Required of all degree programs.
502-4 (2,2) Analytic Techniques. Analysis of representative works chosen from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. Prerequisite: graduate standing in music or prior consent of instructor.
545-3 Pedagogy of Music Theory. An orientation to the philosophy of theory with application to teaching techniques. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
472-2 Chamber Music Literature. A study of literature for the principal types of chamber music groups.
475-3 Baroque Music. The development of vocal and instrumental music in the period 1600-1750, from Monteverdi to Bach and Handel. Oratorio and Cantata, the influence of opera, sonata, suite and concerto. Prerequisite: 357a with a grade of C or better, or graduate standing.
476-3 Classical Music. Development of the sonata, symphony, concerto, and chamber music in the 18th and early 19th centuries, with emphasis on the music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven. Prerequisite: 357b with a grade of C or better, or graduate standing.
477-3 Romantic Music. Development of the symphony and sonata forms, chamber music, and vocal music in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Rise of nationalism and impressionism. Prerequisite: 357b with a grade of C or better, or graduate standing.
479-2 to 4 (2 per topic) Solo Performance Literature. Topics presented will depend upon the needs of students and upon instructors scheduled. (a) Piano literature, including an introductory study of harpsichord music; (b) Organ literature, in relation to the history of the instrument; (c) Song literature; (d) Guitar and lute literature; (e) Solo string literature; (f) Solo wind literature.
570-3 History of Opera. The development of the music, libretti, and staging of opera from the late Renaissance to the present, with a detailed study of selected works. Prerequisite: for non-music majors: prior consent of instructor.
573-3 Medieval Music. Music of the medieval world; Gregorian chant; the Tropes; secular songs of the troubadours and trouveres; the rise of polyphony; Ars Antiqua; organum and conductus; Ars Nova; Dunstable and English descant up to about 1450; types of notation. Prerequisite: for non-music majors: prior consent of instructor.
574-3 Renaissance Music. Burgundian and Netherlands music from 1450 and its spread; Isaac and Josquin; 16th Century polyphony in France, Germany, Spain, and England; the rise of music for instruments and for solo voices. Prerequisite: for non-music majors; prior consent of instructor.
578-3 Twentieth Century Music. The heritage of 20th century music. Study and analysis of musical philosophies and techniques of post-impressionist and contemporary composers. Prerequisite: for non-music majors: prior consent of instructor.
480-2 to 4 (2,2) Advanced Composition. Original composition involving the larger media. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: two semesters of 380 with a grade of C or better and approval of composition jury.
580-2 to 4 (2,2) Graduate Composition. Composition in the larger forms for solo and ensemble performance. Prerequisite: 480 or prior consent of instructor.
566-1 to 12 (1 or 2 per semester) Ensemble. Participation required each semester enrolled (summer excepted) in one or more of the ensembles listed below. In addition, students may elect participation in other regularly scheduled ensembles. One credit per group: maximum of two credits for concurrent participation in two groups. (a) Marching Salukis. (b) Symphonic band. (c) Concert wind ensemble. (d) Symphony. (e) Choral union. (f) Concert choir. (g) Chamber singers. (h) Guitar ensemble. (i) Opera workshop.
599-2 to 6 Thesis. An intensive written study in the history, theory, teaching or philosophy of music; or the manuscript and parts (with tape recording when feasible) of a substantial musical composition or series of compositions accompanied by an analytical or explanatory document. Graded S/U or DEF. Prerequisite: 501 and prior approval of topic or proposal by thesis director and graduate committee in music. |
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