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.

Programs of study are designed in consultation with the Theoretical Studies department chair and may include requirements in addition to those stated below.

Theoretical Studies - Master of Music
credits
Studio*
THYG 500
16
Theoretical Studies
THYG 553-554
Four credits from THYG 555, 556, 557
Electives (8 credits)
16
Electives4
Total Credits36

*Studio is required until the thesis is completed.

Additional Requirement:

1) Analytical Thesis (THYG 694),
2) A Compositional Thesis (THYG 695) OR second Analytical Thesis (THYG 696), and
3) A portfolio of other work completed, presented in the last semester of Master's study if requested by the department

2009-11-04


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