Degree Programs 2006-2012
The School of Music offers the following graduate programs. Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this School of Music section in the following order:
Graduate Majors (M.A.)
Music
Graduate Majors (M.M.)
Composition
Conducting
Jazz Pedagogy
Music Education
Music History
Performance
Piano Performance and Pedagogy
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 procedures 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 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 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, music education, or music history.
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, expository writing skills, and in the area of claimed competency, if different from the above (e.g., piano, brass, or woodwind instruments). 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 discussion of credit for applied music look under the M.A. degree. 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.
Program Requirements
This major is available on the thesis and 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-level 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.
Required Graduate Music Core:
6 hours
Music History and Musicology: 590:221
2 hours
Music Literature: one course from the following --
590:110; 590:111; 590:112; 590:114; 590:1153 hours
Specialization: Applied Music (540:1XXg)
4 hours
Electives: music (all areas except applied music)
8 hours
Other electives as approved by the department
(6 hours of 5xx:299 Research for thesis option)7 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:
- enhanced opportunity in public and private school music teaching,
- a college teaching career,
- a performance career as a professional musician or composer, or
- further graduate work at the doctoral level. The following majors are 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 required for admission to the specific 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 baccalaureate 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 and other 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 faculty.
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 competency, if different from 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 xxx:299 Research. A minimum of 12 semester hours of 200-level course work is required of all majors enrolled for the non-thesis option.
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.
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:
Graduate music core:
6 hours
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:
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:
- Performance recital of candidate-generated compositions.
- Recital abstract.
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:
Graduate music core:
6 hours
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:
Music Organizations and Ensembles: 530:1XX*
(Only one hour of ensemble per semester will count toward degree requirements.)4 hours
12 hours
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 audition.
Additional requirements:
- Two consecutive semesters (fall/spring) of residency with fulltime status (minimum of 9 graduate hours per semester).
- Conducting recital.
- Recital abstract.
- Conducting document (research paper).
- Score reading:
- Choral Conducting Majors -- Ability to read and perform at the keyboard (allowing some time for advance preparation) an SATB open score of medium difficulty (e.g., Palestrina motet).
- Instrumental Conducting Majors -- Ability to read and interpret a moderately complex instrumental score.
- 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:
Graduate music core:
6 hours
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
5 hours
Music Organizations and Ensembles: 530:116
(2 hrs. in jazz ensembles participation required each semester of residence)8 hours
Research: 560:299
3 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
Recital: 540:288
0 hours
Total
36 hours
*Strongly recommended
Additional requirements:
- Jazz performance recital.
- Recital abstract.
- Jazz bass proficiency.
- Jazz piano proficiency.
- Jazz drum set proficiency.
- Jazz Pedagogy Research Paper
Major in Music Education
This major is available 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:
Graduate music core:
6 hours
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
9 hours
Performance Literature and Repertory: 595:131 or 595:140 or 595:142
3 hours
Music Education electives as approved by music education faculty (choose from the following)
540:1XXg (1-4), 560:121, 560:122, 560:135, 560:152, 570:130, 570:153, 570:175, 570:179
570:197, 570:287, 580:127, 590:1513 hours
Total
32 hours
Thesis Option (contingent on availability of faculty):
Required:
Research: 570:299 (in lieu of 3 hours of electives)
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:
Graduate music core:
6 hours
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:
Music History and Musicology: 590:299 (research for thesis -- 6 hrs.);
590:1XX (music literature -- 6 hrs.)12 hours
Electives: (maximum of 2 hrs. may be in applied music)
7 hours
Total
30 hours
Additional 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 (depending on specialization chosen). A minimum of 15 semester hours of 200-level course work is required of all majors enrolled for the thesis/recital option.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Required:
Graduate music core:
6 hours
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
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
2 hours
Applied Music: 540:223
4 hours
Applied Music: 540:249 (variable)
8 hours
5 hours
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 Chamber 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:
- Two consecutive semesters (fall/spring) of residency with fulltime status (minimum of 9 graduate hours per semester).
- Performance recital.
- Recital abstract.
- Two successful applied jury examinations (grades A or B).
- Voice majors must:
- 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.
- 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.
- Students are required to enroll in applied music in their performance area during the semester they present their recital.
Major in Piano Performance & Pedagogy
This major is offered on the thesis/full recital 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:
Graduate music core:
6 hours
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
Piano performance:
Applied Music: 540:246
6 hours
4 hours
Piano pedagogy:
Music Education and Methods: 570:148; 570:149; 570:257; 570:258; 570:26010 hours
Electives
Recommended: 530:112; 540:246; 560:135; 570:250; 570:260; 570:285; 580:122.2 hours
Total
33 hours
Additional requirements:
Final project--
Options:
Full solo recital/recital abstract
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
