Department of Music
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
www.uni.edu/music
Staff:
J. Vallentine, Director. B. Barrett, K. Barrett, T. Barry, S.Botkin, C. Buckholz, R. Burkhardt, J. Chenoweth, K. Drow, A. Floyd, J. Funderburk, S. Galyen, R. Grabowski, R. Guy, F. Halgedahl, J. Hines, R. Hogancamp, R. Johnson, K. Lee, J. McDonald, C. Merz, L. Morgan, D. Rachor, A. Schmitz, J. Schwabe, W. Shepherd, Y. Su, J. Trahan, R. Washut
The School of Music offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs and graduate program certificates. Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this School of Music section in the following order:
Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)
Minors
Undergraduate Majors (B.M)
Graduate Major (M.A.)
Graduate Majors (M.M.)
Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Program Certificates
The School of Music offers majors and minors under two baccalaureate degrees: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Music.
The Music major under the Bachelor of Arts degree is a liberal arts program for the student interested in combining the discipline of music training with the breadth offered by a liberal arts curriculum.
The Composition-Theory and Performance majors are professional degrees designed to prepare the student for 1) a career as a composer or an artist-performer, or 2) entrance to graduate schools where further excellence in composition or in a performance area might be pursued. The Music Education major prepares the student for a teaching career and provides licensure in music for grades K-8 and 5-12.
General Requirements for Undergraduate Majors
Music majors on all degree programs must choose an area of applied music (540:xxx) for specialization and must meet the proficiency standards of the School of Music. The total required applied hours indicated for each major must be completed on one of the specialization instruments or voice on which the student auditioned. Dividing the required applied hours among various instruments, or voice and instrument(s), will not satisfy the applied music portion of any of the degree programs.
Auditions: Admission to the School of Music requires successful completion of an audition in the main performance area.
Piano Proficiency: Required of all majors. All freshman will enroll in group piano class or applied piano continuously (semester by semester) unitil piano proficiency has been passed. For Music Education majors, requirements must be completed prior to student teaching.
Vocal and Instrumental Competency: Required of all Music Education Majors.
Instrumental students (Specialization B) will attend special sections of Instrumental Techniqes (570:010) taught by vocal/choral faculty. Keyboard majors enrolling for Specialization A must also satisfy vocal proficiency as determened by the voice faculty.
Foreign Language: Bachelor of Music Performance voice majors are required to complete one semester (5 credits-UNI) at the college/university level in each of two of the following languages, listed in order of preference: Italian, German, French. Ten (10) semester hours of credit in a foreign language are strongly recommended for students whose applied concentration is voice (Music Education Major) and for all non-voice majors on the Bachelor of Music Performance program.
Large Ensembles: In addition to applied music, al music majors must participate in at least one of the disignated large ensembles will be continuous from the first semester of residence until completion of the requirement. Participation in ensemble residence until completion of the requirement. Participation in ensemble (530:012; 530:112) does not satisfy the large ensemble requirement. Auditions are required for all ensembles in the School of Music, and students will be assigned to ensembles according to audition results.
-Wind and percussion students will be assigned to an appropriate instrumental ensemble. All wind and percussion students who are pursuing the degree of Bachelor of Music in Music Education are required to participate in marching band fro a minimum of two semesters. (It is strongly recommended that this requirement be fulfilled during the freshman and sophomore years.)
-In the fall semester, participation in either Concert Band or Jazz Band II may satisfy the large ensemble requirement for those students who have completed their respective marching band requirements and have met audition requirements for the two above ensembles.
-String players will participate in the orchestra.
-The initial choral ensemble for all freshmen voice students will be either UNI Singers of Women's Chorus. Freshman are limited to participation in only one vocal ensemble. Students performing targeted roles in UNI Lyric Theatre main stage productions are exempt from ensemble participation for four (4) weeks preceding the final performance of the production.
-Composition and Keyboard majors will audition for either an instrumental ensemble or a choral ensemble. Keyboard majors in the music education program shall participate in an ensemble appropriate to their specialization.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
Music
The Music major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
B.A. Music majors are not permitted to declare a double major within the School of music.
Required: |
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Applied Music (540:xxx), including at least 4 hours of 100-level work in major area |
16 hours |
Music Theory: 580:011; 580:012; 580:013; 580:014; 580:015; 580:016; 580:017; 580:018; 580:025; 580:026; 580:027; 580:028; 580:110 |
18 hours |
8 hours |
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Electives in music (limited to 100-level courses in the following areas only: 560:xxx; 570:xxx; 580:xxx; 590:xxx; 595:xxx. Students who choose composition as their concentration will elect 580:125.) |
4 hours |
Total |
46 hours |
Additional requirements: senior recital (half recital) - (may take the form of a performance, composition, or an essay). Up to two credit hours of large ensemble, 530:1XX, may be counted toward the 100-level music elective.
Minors
Jazz Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Jazz Studies minors are not permitted to declare the Jazz Specialization C within the Music Education Major.
Required: |
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Music, Organizations and Ensembles: 530:x16 (Jazz Bands and Combos) |
6 hours |
Applied Music (540:xxx) |
4 hours |
Music Techniques: 560:152 |
3 hours |
5 hours |
|
Music History and Musicology: 590:160 |
3 hours |
Total |
21 hours |
Music Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Music, Organizations and Ensembles (530:xxx) |
2 hours |
Applied Music (540:xxx) |
4 hours |
Music Theory: 580:011; 580:012; 580:015; 580:016; 580:025; 580:026 |
8 hours |
Music History and Musicology: 590:005 |
2 hours |
| Electives in music (560:xxx; 570:xxx; 580:xxx; 590:xxx; 595:xxx) | 8 hours |
Total |
24 hours |
Departmental audition requirements apply to both of these minors.
Bachelor of Music Degree Program
Composition - Theory Major
The B.M. Composition-Theory major requires a minimum of 121 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 121 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Music Theory/Applied Music: Composition Class: 580:030 (2 hours); Music and Technology: 580:122 (2 hours); |
20 hours |
Music, Organizations and Ensembles (530:xxx) |
8 hours |
Applied Music: Applied Piano 540:060 (beyond 540:P46) |
2 hours |
Music Techniques: 560:017 or 560:018; 560:021 or 560:022; 560:052/560:152 |
6 hours |
Music Theory: 580:011; 580:012; 580:013; 580:014; 580:015; 580:016; 580:017; 580:018; 580:025; 580:026; 580:027; 580:028; 580:110; 580:125; 580:126 |
24 hours |
| Music History and Musicology: 590:005; 590:010; 590:011; 590:1XX or 595:1XX | 11 hours |
Electives in music: (100-level) |
8 hours |
Total |
79 hours |
Additional requirements:
1. Senior Project: In the last sememster before graduation, the student must have completed a large work for orchestra or wind symphony (or some other option with the consent of the composition faculty). The work will be given a reading, the date of which is to be determined by the director of the ensemble. The director shall also dictate the date of delivery for the score and parts. The student will prepare the score and parts using an industry standard computer notation/printing program such as Finale or Sibelius.
2. Majors are expected to present regular performances of their pieces on the Students Composers Concert series (minimum of six performances).
3. Majors must have a grade of B or better in Analysis 580:110 before they can take Counterpoint Survey 580:125.
Music Education Major (Extended Program)
The B.M. Music Education major requires a minimum of 136 total hours for Specialization A, minimum of 137 total hours for Specialization B, and a minimum of 149 total hours for Specialization C to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 136, 137 or 149 hours (depending on specialization). Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Music, Organizations and Ensembles (530:xxx) |
7 hours |
Applied Music (540:xxx) see applications below |
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5 hours |
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Music Theory: 580:011; 580:012; 580:013; 580:014; 580:015; 580:016; 580:017; 580:018; 580:025; 580:026; 580:027; 580:028; 580:110 |
18 hours |
8 hours |
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Core Total(Applicable to all specializations below) |
38 hours |
Specialization A below Major Total |
28 hours 66 hours |
Specialization B below Major Total |
29 hours 67 hours |
Specialization C below Major Total |
39 hours 77 hours |
Specializations (choose A, B, or C below)-
Specialization A (Choral/General: K-8, 5-12) |
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Applied Music: (540:xxx) including at least 4 hours of 100-level work in major area |
12 hours |
Applied Music: Applied Piano 540:060 (taken beyond 540:P46) |
2 hours |
7 hours |
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Music Education and Methods: 570:010; 570:075; 570:130; 570:165 |
7 hours |
Total |
28 hours |
Specialization B (Instrumental: K-8, 5-12) |
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Applied Music (540:xxx) including at least 4 hours of 100-level work in major area |
14 hours |
5 hours |
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Music Education and Methods: 570:010 (6 hours, including one course each from brass, percussion, strings, and woodwinds); 570:161; 570:162; 570:163; 570:164 |
10 hours |
Total |
29 hours |
Specialization C (Jazz: K-8, 5-12) |
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Applied Music (540:xxx) including at least 4 hours of 100-level work in major area |
14 hours |
8 hours |
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Music Education and Methods: 570:010; 570:161; 570:162; 570:163; 570:164 |
10 hours |
4 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:160 |
3 hours |
Total |
39 hours |
Note: Music Education majors will meet the requirements of 250:150, Classroom Evaluation Instruments (Professional Education Requirements), by completing 570:141 (all majors), and 570:161, 570:162, 570:163, and 570:164 (instrumental and jazz majors); or 570:165 (Choral/General majors). They will meet the requirements of 240:020 Educational Media by completing 570:050, Introduction to Music Education. These options remain valid only for those students who complete their undergraduate degrees in music education.
Additional Major Requirements:
1. For all specializations: degree recital (half recital).
2. For specialization C (Jazz): two (2) semesters of jazz combo are required in addition to the large ensemble requirement (7 hours) of orchestra, chorus or band.
3. For all specializations: students must have a minimum grade of C in all music subjects in order to qualify for student teaching.
4. Large ensemble requirements for guitar majors can be fulfilled by participation in either Jazz I, II, III, or IV, or a jazz combo.
5. Guitar majors may not pursue the Music Education with Jazz specialization degree.
6. Students declaring the Jazz Specialization C cannot double major in Instrumental Specialization B within the Music Education Major.
Performance Major
The B.M. Performance major requires a minimum of 122 total hours to graduate for Track A (Instrumental) and 132 hours to graduate for Track B (Vocal). This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 122 hours (Track A) and 132 hours (Track B). Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Track A (Instrumental)
Required: |
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Music, Organizations and Ensembles (530:xxx) |
8 hours |
Applied Music (540:xxx) including at least 12 hours of 100-level work in the major area |
22 hours |
5 hours |
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| Music Pedagogy: 570:138 (instrumental majors) or 570:148 (keyboard majors) | 2 hours |
Music Theory: 580:011; 580:012; 580:013; 580:014; 580:015; 580:016; 580:017; 580:018; 580:025; 580:026; 580:027; 580:028; 580:110; 580:122; 580:1XX |
23 hours |
Music History and Musicology/Performance Literature and Repertory: 590:005; 590:010;590:011; 595:120;590:1XX and/or 595:1XX |
13 hours |
Electives: 540:xxx (maximum of 4 hours); 560:xxx; 570:xxx; 580:xxx; 590:xxx; 595:xxx only |
7 hours |
Total |
80 hours |
Track B (Vocal)
Required: |
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Music, Organizations and Ensembles (530:xxx) |
8 hours |
Applied Music (540:xxx) including at least 12 hours of 100-level work in the major area |
22 hours |
Music Techniques: 560:018; 560:030; 560:031; 560:060; 560:161 |
8 hours |
Music Pedagogy: 570:130 |
2 hours |
Music Theory: 580:011; 580:012; 580:013; 580:014; 580:015; 580:016; 580:017; 580:018; 580:025; 580:026; 580:027; 580:028; 580:110; 580:122 |
20 hours |
Music History amd Musicology/Performance Literature and Repertory: 590:005; 590:010; 590:011; 590:120; 590:axx and/or 595:1XX |
13 hours |
Electives: 540:xxx; 550:xxx; 560:xxx; 570:xxx; 580:xxx; 590:xxx; 595:xxx only |
7 hours |
Total |
80 hours |
Additional Requirements (both tracks):
1. Junior recital (half recital).
2. Senior recital (full recital).
3. Voice majors are required to complete two Language and Culture I courses (3 hours each-UNI) and two Communication Practice I courses (2 hours each-UNI) from the following foreign languages listed in order of preference: Italian, German, French; and are strongly recommended to take Performance Literature for Voice II, 595:120.
Note: Performance majors who desire teaching licensure can complete the music methods requirements under the Music Education major and the Professional Education Requirements.
Master of Arts Degree Program
Major in Music
Students wishing to take a course for graduate credit in the School of Music, or wishing to pursue a degree program in this department, must consult with the Associate Director of the School of Music for Graduate Studies prior to registration for any course. Detailed information concerning requirements and procedure will be provided, and specified evidence of previous accomplishments will be reviewed.
The M.A. Major in Music involves a course of study comprising a minimum of specialization in an applied area and a maximum of curricular flexibility. (Master of Music majors are listed immediately following the M.A. in Music.)
An applicant for a graduate degree program in the School of Music should possess teh baccalaureate degree in music or a demonstrated equivalent. The student should have attained a high degree of proficiency in one or more of the following areas: performance, theory-composition, music education, or music history. Applicants must audition in person in their applied specialization (an audio recording would be accepted if the in-person audition would pose undue hardship),
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
A prospective major must take a written diagnostic examination in the areas of theory, music history, and expository writing skills. This examination normally is taken immediately prior to initial registration as a graduate student. If necessary, a student will take courses to make up any deficiency; such courses will not count toward degree requirements.
Successful completion of a final comprehensive written examination is required for both thesis and non-thesis options. This examination normally will take place after the candidate has completed the course work required for the degree. The grade B- or above is required for all courses in the Graduate Music Core. Under extenuating circumstances, exceptions to this policy must be approved by the instructor of record, the Associate Director for Graduate Studies and the Director of the School of Music. For more information visit www.uni.edu/music.
Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Arts (M.A.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master's program and the specific major requirements.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the School of Music for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Program Requirements
This major is available on the thesis and the non-thesis options, and requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. Students selecting the non-thesis option will write a research paper. A minimum of 15 hours of 200-;evel course work is required for the thesis option, including 6 hours of 5xx:299 Research. a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option, including 3 hours of 5xx:299 Research (course prefix 520-595)
Required Graduate Music Core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:221 |
2 hours |
Music Literature: one course from the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
Specialization: Applied Music (540:1XXg) |
4 hours |
Research: (6 hours of 5xx:299 Research for thesis option - with course 520-595) (3 hours of 5xx:299 Research for non-thesis option - with course prefix 520-595) |
3-6 hours |
Electives: music (all areas except applied music) |
8 hours |
Other electives as approved by the department |
1-4 hours |
Total |
30 hours |
Master of Music Degree Programs
Students wishing to take a course for graduate credit in the School of Music or wishing to pursue a degree program in this department must consult with the Associate Director for Graduate Studies in Music prior to registration for the course. Detailed information concerning requirements and procedures will be provided, and specific evidence of previous accomplishments will be reviewed.
The Master of Music degree is a professional degree designed to prepare the graduate for: 1) enhanced opportunity in public and private school music teaching, 2) a college teaching career, 3) a performance career as a professional musician or composer, or 4) further graduate work at the doctoral level. The following majors offered:
Composition
Conducting
Jazz Pedagogy
Music Education
Music History
Performance
Piano Performance and Pedagogy
An applicant for a graduate degree program in the School of Music should possess the baccalaureate degree in music or a demonstrated equivalent. The student should have attained a high degree of proficiency in one or more of the following areas: performance,theory-composition, conducting, music education, or music history. In addition to the common regulations and requirements applicable to all master's degree programs, the following are requried for admission to the specfic major:
Composition majors: portfolio and, if possible, tape recordings of compositions.
Conducting majors: in-person audition and interview with at least two members of the Graduate Conducting faculty. It is also recommended the applicant have two years of conducting experience beyond the baccaulaureate degree. A video recording may be submitted in lieu of the in-person audition, but may not satisfy the audition requirement. Tapes should be of high quality and show the applicant in rehearsal situations, though performance recordings may also be included. Video recordings should include two or three works of varying styles, and be taken so as to clearly indicate the conductor's facial andother physical gestures.
Jazz Pedagogy: in-person audition and interview.
Music Education majors: in-person or telephone interview with a member of the Graduate Music Education facultyl
Music History majors: scholarly paper.
Performance majors and Piano Performance and Pedagogy majors: in-person audition (a tape recording would be accepted if the in-person audition would pose undue hardship).
A prospective major must take a written diagnostic examination in the areas of theory, music history, expository writing skills, and in the area of claimed competencyt, if different form the above (e.g., piano, brass, or woodwind instruments). This examination normally is taken immediately prior to initial registration as a graduate student. If a student is required to take remedial courses to make up any deficiency in preparatory work, those courses will not be counted toward degree requirements.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the Master of Music programs.
A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required of all majors enrolled for the thesis/recital option. The thesis option requires a minimum of 6 semester hours of 5xx:299 Research. A minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level course work is required of all majors enrolled for the non-thesis option (520-595 course prefix).
Successful completion of an oral and written comprehensive examination is required of all students in this degree program. This examination normally will take place after the candidate has completed the course work required for the degree. The grade B- or above is required for all courses in the Graduate Music Core as well as all core courses in the specific degree plans. Under extenuating circumstances, exceptions to this policy must be approved by the instructor of record, the Associate Director of Graduate Studies and the Director of the School of Music. For more information go to www.uni.edu/music.
Students who plan to receive the degree Master of Music (M.M.) must meet the graduate regulations and requirements for the master=s program and the specific major requirements.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the School of Music for any other admission requirements. Graduate Information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Major in Composition
This major is offered on the thesis/recital option only, and requires a minimum of 34 semester hours. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required: |
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Graduate music core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:221 |
2 hours |
One course form the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
Specialization: |
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Applied Music: 540:254 |
12 hours |
Music electives: 11 hours, primarily in the areas of music literature and theory |
11 hours |
Recital: 540:288 |
0 hours |
Total |
34 hours |
Additional Requirements:
1. Performance recital of candidate-generated compositions.
2. Recital paper.
Major in Conducting
This major is offered on the thesis/recital option only, and requires a minimum of 36 semester hours. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required: |
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Graduate music core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:221 |
2 hours |
One course from the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
Specialization: |
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Music Organizations and Ensembles: 5360:1XX* (Only one hour of ensemble per semester will count toward degree requirements.) |
4 hours |
12 hours |
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Performance Literature and Repertory: 595:131 or 595:140 or 595:142 |
3 hours |
Recital: 540:288 |
0 hours |
Music electives: as approved by advisor |
6 hours |
Total |
36 hours |
*Large ensemble placement will be determined by audtion.
Additional requirements
1. Two consecutive semesters (fall/spring) of residency with fulltime status (minimum of 9 graduate hours per semester).
2. Conducting recital.
3. Recital paper.
4. Conducting document (research paper),
5. Score reading:
A. Choral Conducting Majors - Ability to read and perform at the keyboard (allowing some time for advacne preparation) an SATB open score of medium difficulty (e.g.c Palestrina motet).
B. Instrumental Conducting Majors - Ability to read and interpret a moderately complex instrumental score.
6, Students are required to enroll in applied music in their performance area during the semester that they present their required recital.
Major in Jazz Pedagogy
This major is offered on the thesis/recital option only, and requires a minimum of 36 semester hours. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required: |
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Graduate music core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:221 |
2 hours |
One course from the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
| Specialization | |
4 hours |
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5 hours |
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Music Organizations and Ensembles: 530:116 (2 hours in jazz ensembles participation required each semester of residence) |
8 hours |
Research: 560:299 |
3 hours |
Recital: 540:288 |
0 hours |
Music electives To be selected from the following: Applied Music: 540:140; 540:153; 540:156; 540:157 Music Theory: 580:122 Music History and Musicology: 590:160 preferred. |
5 hours |
Total |
36 horus |
*Strongly recommended
Additional Requirements
1. Jazz Performance recital.
2. Recital paper.
3. Jazz bass proficiency.
4. Jazz piano proficiency.
5. Jazz drum set proficiency.
Major in Music Education
This major is offered on the thesis and non-thesis options. Both options require a minimum of 32 semester hours. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the thesis option and a minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required: |
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Graduate music core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:221 |
2 hours |
One course from the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
| Music Education core: | |
6 hours |
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9 hours |
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Music Education electives as approved by music education faculty (choose from the following): 530:1XXg (1-2); 540:1XXg (1-4); 560:121; 560:122; 560:135; 560:152; 570:130; 570:145; 570:153; 570:175; 570:179; 570:197; 570:287; 580:127; 590:151; 595:131; 595:140; 595:142 |
6 hours |
Total |
32 hours |
Thesis Option (contingent on availability of faculty):Required: |
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Research: 570:299 (in lieu of 3 hours of electives |
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Note: A maximum of 2 hours of ensembles (530:xxx) and 4 hours of applied music (540:xxx) may be counted toward fulfilling minimum degree requirements.
Major in Music History
This major is offered on the thesis option only, and requires a minimum of 30 semester hours. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required: |
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Graduate music core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:221 |
2 hours |
One course from the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
Specialization: |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:299 (research for thesis - 6 hours); 590:1XX (music literature - 6 hours) |
12 hours |
Electives: (maximum of 2 hours may be applied in music) |
7 hours |
Total |
30 hours |
Additonal requirement:
Reading proficiency in either German or French.
Major in Performance
This major is offered on the thesis/recital option only, and requires a minimum of 32-36 semester hours. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required: |
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Graduate music core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History and Musicology: 590:221 |
2 hours |
One course from the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
Recital: 540:288 |
0 hours |
Specialization: (Choose A or B) |
21-25 hours |
Total |
32-36 hours |
Specialization:
A. Wind, Percussion, Keyboard or Strings Major |
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Music Ensemble: 530:1XX(g)*** |
2-4 hours |
Applied Music: 540:2XX (variable) |
10 hours |
Performance Literature and Repertory*: 595:120 |
2-4 hours |
Music electives: primarily in the areas of music theory and music literature |
5-7 hours |
Total |
21-23 hours |
B. Voice Major |
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2 hours |
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Applied Music: 540:223 |
4 hours |
Applied Music: 240:249 |
8 hours |
5 hours |
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Performance Literature and Repertory: 595:120** (section 8, 9, 10 or 12) |
4 hours |
Music Education and Methods: 570:130 |
2 hours |
Total |
25 hours |
*Keyboard majors are required to take 595:120 sections 03 and 04.
**595:120 section 08 is required if vocal literature has not been taken at the undergraduate level.
***Students in the Voice major must take one semester of either Chanber Singers or Concert Chorale (to be determined upon formal audition for the choral conducting staff), and one semester of Opera Performance Ensemble. Instrumental majors will choose Jazz Band I, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, or Wind Symphony, but only 2 hours of Jazz Band I may be counted toward minimum degree requirements. String majors are required to complete 4 hours of ensemble 530:117(g) Symphony Orchestra. Chamber Music and/or accompanying may be elected by keyboard majors.
Additional requirements:
1. Two consecutive semesters (fall/spring) of residency with fulltime status (minimum of 9 graduate hours per semester).
2. Performance recital.
3. Recital paper.
4. Two successful applied jury examinations (grades A or B).
5. Voice majors must:
A. Demonstrate diction proficiency (by diagnostic examination) in English, Italian, German and French at the level of Diction II (560:031). Otherwise one must successfully complete 560:030 and/or 560:031.
B. Have successfully completed one semester of college-level study in two of the following languages: Italian, German, or French prior to entering UNI. Otherwise one must fulfill this requirement during the residency at UNI.
6. Students are required to enroll in applied music in their performance area during the semester they present their recital.
Major in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
This major is offered on the thesis/full recital option and non-thesis/half solo recital and pedagogy options. Both options require a minimum of 33 semester hours. A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required of all majors enrolled for the thesis/full recital option. A minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level course work is required of all majors enrolled for the non-thesis/half solo recital and pedagogy option.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required: |
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Graduate music core: |
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6 hours |
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Music History: 590:221 |
2 hours |
One course from the following - 590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:115 |
3 hours |
Piano performance: |
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Applied Music: 540:246 |
6 hours |
4 hours |
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Piano pedagogy: |
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Music Education and Methods: 570:148; 570:149; 570:257; 570:258; 570:260 |
10 hours |
Electives: Recommended: 530:112; 540:246; 56:135; 570:250; 570:260; 570:285; 580:122 |
2 hours |
Total |
33 hours |
Additional requirements:
Final project-
Options:
-Full solo recital/recital paper
-Half solo recital and pedagogy project
-(Pedagogy project: workshop or research paper)
-Students are required to enroll in applied music in their performance area during the semester they present their recital
Program Certificates
Artist Diploma (I) (II) Graduate Certificate
The Artist Diploma is a non-degree-granting professional program awarded by the School of Music for the successful completion of performance studies combined with general music studies. The curricular content of the proposed Artist Diploma program is designed to provide the student aspiring toward a professional career the opportunity to study and perform solo literature and chamber music without taking all the academic course requirements of a masters degree.
The Artist Diploma serves the needs of international and national students who are extremely talented, career minded, and dedicated to the art of music-making. Admission is considered once the student has completed a baccalaureate degree, or te international equivalent, and taken an in-person audition (a tape recording would be accepted if the in-person audition would pose undue hardship). Applicants not holding the baccalaureate degree or its equivalent but who have extensive study with a master teacher and noted performing experience, may apply. Interested students should contact the Associate Director of Graduate Studies within the School of Music.
Artist Diploma (I)
Diploma (I) may be completed in two semesters, and requires a minimum of 14 hours in the following program:
Required: |
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| Applied Music: 540:2XX | 6 hours |
| Ensemble, or chamber ensemble, or opera performance, or accompanying | 2 hours |
Electives in music (Courses must be selected from 100g and 200-level offerings available during the period of residency. Vocal students may include up to 3 hours of foreign language study. Only 2 hours of ensemble credits beyond the requirements will count toward music electives. No additional applied music hours will count toward music electives.) |
6 hours |
Total |
14 hours |
Additional requirements:
-Applied jury examination as required.
-One full solo recital.
-All course work must be completed with a grade of B or higher, and applied study with a grade of A.
Artist Diploma (II)
Diploma (II) may be completed in four semesters, and requires a minimum of 28 hours in the following program:
Required: |
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Applied Music: 540:2XX |
12 hours |
Ensemble, or chamber ensemble, or opera performance, or collaborative playing |
4 hours |
Electives in music (Courses must be selected from 100g and 200-level offerings available during the period of residency. Vocal students may include up to 6 hours of foreign language study. Only 4 hours of ensemble credits beyond the requirements will count toward music electives. No additional applied music hours will count toward music electives.) |
12 hours |
Total |
28 hours |
Additional requirements:
-Applied jury examination as required.
-Two full solo recitals.
-All course work must be completed with a grade of B or higher, and applied study with a grade of A.