The Master of Music curriculum focuses on studio and ensemble work, supplemented by academic course requirements in musicology and music theory, as well as electives. Additional study is provided through frequent masterclasses, guest artists, and repertoire classes.
| Orchestral Conducting - Master of Music | credits |
|---|---|
| Studio ORCH 500 | 16 |
| Conducting ORCH 567-568, ORCH 667-668 | 8 |
| Score Reading* ORCH 503-504 | 4 |
| Foreign Languages** | 4 |
| Theoretical Studies | 4 |
| Musicology | 4 |
| Electives | 2 |
| Recital | 2 |
| Total Credits | 44 |
| *Waived if outstanding proficiency is demonstrated **Order of preference: German/Italian/French Additional Requirements: 1) Attendance at NEC Orchestra rehearsals as specified by the department chair | |
| Choral Conducting - Master of Music | credits |
|---|---|
| Studio CHOR 500 | 16 |
| Conducting CHOR 567-568, 667-668 | 8 |
| Score Reading CHOR 503-504 | 4 |
| Choral Literature | 4 |
| Foreign Languages | 4 |
| Theoretical Studies Recommended: THYG 561 or THYG 562 | 2 |
| Musicology | 2 |
| Electives Recommended: OPERA 563-564, VC 565-566, ORCH 567, or WNDEN 567 | 2 |
| Recital | 2 |
| Total Credits | 44 |
| Additional Requirements: 1) Participation in NEC Chorus and/or Chamber Singers (CHOR 510 and/or CHOR 520) for four semesters 2) Advanced skills in sight-singing, solfège 3) Keyboard facility 4) Working knowledge of Latin, German, French, and Italian 5) One semester of Vocal Pedagogy (VC 565) (May be waived if requirement was met at previous institution) | |
| Wind Ensemble Conducting - Master of Music | credits |
|---|---|
| Studio WNDEN 500 | 16 |
| Conducting WNDEN 567-568, 667-668 | 8 |
| Conducting Supportive Studies WNDEN 507T, 551 | 4 |
| Score Reading WNDEN 503-504 | 4 |
| Theoretical Studies | 4 |
| Musicology | 4 |
| Electives* | 2 |
| Recital | 2 |
| Total Credits | 44 |
| Additional Requirements: 1) Undergraduate courses in solfège (zero credit, non-degree) may be required for students who fail the advanced sight-singing and harmonic dictation exam given during orientation 2) Attendance at all rehearsals and concerts of the NEC Wind Ensemble and other organizations as specified by the department chair 3) Comprehensive Exam (WNDEN 693) | |
2012-08-06
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN