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Overview

Program Requirements

Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).


This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.


All MUS 910 Theses and Composition Portfolios are archived in the UA Campus Repository. See https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses for instructions about archiving. MUS 909 reports are not archived.

Choral Conducting

  • MUS 635 Choral Seminar: 12 Units

  • MUSI 685 Conducting: 4 Units

  • MUS 500 Large Conducted Ensemble: 4 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • Music History: 3 Units

  • MUS 915 Master's Recitals: 2 Units

  • Music Electives: 5 Units

  • Total: 33 Units

Instrumental Conducting with Wind Band or Orchestral Emphasis

  • MUSI 685 Conducting: 8 Units

  • MUSI 580 or 585 Individual Studies (Instrument): 4 Units

  • MUS 500 Large Conducted Ensemble: 4 Units

  • MUS 525 History and Literature appropriate to concentration area*: 3 Units

  • Music History: 3 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital: 2 Units

  • Music Electives: 3 Units

  • Total: 30 

*Students in the Instrumental Conducting with Wind Band emphasis must take MUS 525, History and Repertoire of the Wind Band.

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Elective Coursework

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

 

Additional Requirements

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

 

Master’s Recitals
All performance and conducting master’s students present degree recitals. Master of Music candidates in performance present one solo recital, which should include at least 50 minutes of music and whose overall length should not exceed 90 minutes. Master of Music candidates in conducting present a series of recitals as assigned by their major professor. Recitals that do not meet these  requirements must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Completion requirement

30

Completion requirement

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).

This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

Completion requirement

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

Completion requirement

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

 

Master’s Theses, Master’s Projects, and Master’s Compositions
Master’s composition students submit a portfolio of works for their final project (MUS 910). After they have defended the compositions in the Final Oral Examination, the portfolio is archived with the university (https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses). The university requires these documents to include the following sections: (1) title page; (2) Committee member signed approval page; (3) Abstract explaining the student’s inspiration(s) and/or approach to composition; (4) the portfolio. Master’s students in musicology, music theory, and music education write a thesis in partial fulfillment of degree requirements, or complete a project in lieu of a thesis (music education only). This research must be in compliance with UA policies on Human Subjects research. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies to determine if your research involves work with human  subjects, and if so, complete all relevant training and required forms for IRB approval.

The Graduate College rules and regulations governing the writing and submission of theses may be found in online manuals at https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses. Note that the Graduate College requires all MUS 910 master’s theses and master’s composition portfolios to be archived in the UA Campus Repository (see https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses).

 

Master’s Recitals
All performance and conducting master’s students present degree recitals. Master of Music candidates in performance present one solo recital, which should include at least 50 minutes of music and whose overall length should not exceed 90 minutes. Master of Music candidates in conducting present a series of recitals as assigned by their major professor. Recitals that do not meet these requirements must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.

Completion requirement
Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

35 

Core Coursework Requirements

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).


This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.


All MUS 910 Theses and Composition Portfolios are archived in the UA Campus Repository. See https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses for instructions about archiving. MUS 909 reports are not archived.

MM Composition

  • MUS 640 Advanced Composition: 9 Units

  • MUS 696D Composition Seminar: 6 Units

  • MUS 20th Century Units: 3 Units

    • MUS 521C, MUS 533, MSU 534, or MUS 623

  • MUS 910 Thesis (a portfolio of original compositions): 3 Units

  • MUSI 580 or 585 Applied Instrument or Voice: 4 Units

  • MUS 500, 501, or 502 Large Conducted Ensemble, Coached Ensemble, or Small Conducted Ensemble: 1 or 2 Units

  • Music Theory: 6 Units

  • Music History: 3 Units

  • Total: 35 or 36

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Elective Coursework

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

 

Additional Requirements

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

Master’s Theses, Master’s Projects, and Master’s Compositions
Master’s composition students submit a portfolio of works for their final project (MUS 910). After they have defended the compositions in the Final Oral Examination, the portfolio is archived with the university (https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses). The university requires these documents to include the following sections: (1) title page; (2) Committee member signed approval page; (3) Abstract explaining the student’s inspiration(s) and/or approach to composition; (4) the portfolio. Master’s students in musicology, music theory, and music education write a thesis in partial fulfillment of degree requirements, or complete a project in lieu of a thesis (music education only). This research must be in compliance with UA policies on Human Subjects research. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies to determine if your research involves work with human  subjects, and if so, complete all relevant training and required forms for IRB approval.


The Graduate College rules and regulations governing the writing and submission of theses may be found in online manuals at https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses. Note that the Graduate College requires all MUS 910 master’s theses and master’s composition portfolios to be archived in the UA Campus Repository (see https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses).

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).


This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.


All MUS 910 Theses and Composition Portfolios are archived in the UA Campus Repository. See https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses for instructions about archiving.

MM in Ethnomusicology

  • MUS 696B or 699 Musicology Introduction and Methods: 3 Units

  • MUS 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology: 3 Units

  • Music History: 6 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • MUSI 580 or 585 Applied Instrument or Voice: 4 Units

  • MUS 500Q/MUS 501/MUS 502/MUS 500T Non-western ensemble experience, e.g., World Music Gang, Mariachi Arizona, Summer Thunder, Steel Band; or Collegium Musicum: 2 Units

  • MUS 910 Thesis: 3 Units

  • ANTH 507/608B/696B Cultural Anthropology: 6 Units

  • Total: 30 Units

Students must have a reading knowledge of at least one foreign language appropriate to their area of interest and approved by the department. Knowledge of French or German is strongly encouraged. Students whose first language is not English may petition to use their native language. Competency will be measured by an examination to be completed before the Master's Oral Examination is scheduled.

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Elective Coursework

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

 

Additional Requirements

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

Master’s Theses, Master’s Projects, and Master’s Compositions
Master’s composition students submit a portfolio of works for their final project (MUS 910). After they have defended the compositions in the Final Oral Examination, the portfolio is archived with the university (https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses). The university requires these documents to include the following sections: (1) title page; (2) Committee member signed approval page; (3) Abstract explaining the student’s inspiration(s) and/or approach to composition; (4) the portfolio. Master’s students in musicology, music theory, and music education write a thesis in partial fulfillment of degree requirements, or complete a project in lieu of a thesis (music education only). This research must be in compliance with UA policies on Human Subjects research. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies to determine if your research involves work with human subjects, and if so, complete all relevant training and required forms for IRB approval.


The Graduate College rules and regulations governing the writing and submission of theses may be found in online manuals at https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses. Note that the Graduate College requires all MUS 910 master’s theses and master’s composition portfolios to be archived in the UA Campus Repository (see https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses).

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).


This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.


All MUS 910 Theses and Composition Portfolios are archived in the UA Campus Repository. See https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/transcript-requirements for instructions about archiving. MUS 909 reports are not archived.

MM in Music Education

  • MUS 550 or MUSI 585* Advanced Studies in Music Teaching or Applied Conducting Lessons: 3 or 4 Units

  • MUS 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts: 3 Units

  • MUSI 580 or 585 Applied Instrument, Voice, or Conducting: 4 Units

  • MUS 500 (or 501/02, piano only) Large Conducted Ensemble (or Coached Ensemble/Small Conducted Ensemble, piano only): 2 Units

  • MUS 909 ir MUS 910** Masters Project or Thesis: 3 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • Musicology: 3 Units

  • Music Education Electives: 9 Units

  • Total: 30 or 31

Courses that count as Music Education Electives: MUS 525, MUS 550, MUS 635, MUS 650, MUS 654, MUS 696A (maximum of 6 credits allowed toward graduation), and MUS 696C. () Placement audition required. (*) Recommended for students who plan on entering a doctoral program. Prerequisite: Students are expected to hold a current teaching certificate and to have completed an undergraduate degree in music education. Requests for exceptions to these prerequisites may be submitted to the Coordinator of Music Education for consideration.

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Elective Coursework

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

 

Additional Requirements

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

 

Master’s Theses, Master’s Projects, and Master’s Compositions
Master’s composition students submit a portfolio of works for their final project (MUS 910). After they have defended the compositions in the Final Oral Examination, the portfolio is archived with the university (https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/transcript-requirements). The university requires these documents to include the following sections: (1) title page; (2) Committee member signed approval page; (3) Abstract explaining the student’s inspiration(s) and/or approach to composition; (4) the portfolio. Master’s students in musicology, music theory, and music education write a thesis in partial fulfillment of degree requirements, or complete a project in lieu of a thesis (music education only). This research must be in compliance with UA policies on Human Subjects research. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies to determine if your research involves work with human  subjects, and if so, complete all relevant training and required forms for IRB approval.


The Graduate College rules and regulations governing the writing and submission of theses may be found in online manuals at https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/transcript-requirements. Note that the Graduate College requires all MUS 910 master’s theses and master’s composition portfolios to be archived in the UA Campus Repository (see https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/transcript-requirements). Master’s projects in music education (MUS 909) normally are not archived.

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).


This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.


All MUS 910 Theses and Composition Portfolios are archived in the UA Campus Repository. See https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses for instructions about archiving. MUS 909 reports are not archived.

MM in Music Theory

  • Music Theory: 12 Units

  • MUS 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music: 3 Units

  • MUS 500 Large Conducted Ensemble: 2 Units

  • Musicology/Ethnomusicology: 6 Units

  • MUS 910 Thesis: 4 Units

  • Music Electives: 3 Units

  • Total 30

A reading knowledge of French or German is required. Competency will be measured by an examination to be completed before the Master's Oral Examination is scheduled.

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Elective Coursework

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

 

Additional Requirements

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

 

Master’s Theses, Master’s Projects, and Master’s Compositions
Master’s composition students submit a portfolio of works for their final project (MUS 910). After they have defended the compositions in the Final Oral Examination, the portfolio is archived with the university (https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses). The university requires these documents to include the following sections: (1) title page; (2) Committee member signed approval page; (3) Abstract explaining the student’s inspiration(s) and/or approach to composition; (4) the portfolio. Master’s students in musicology, music theory, and music education write a thesis in partial fulfillment of degree requirements, or complete a project in lieu of a thesis (music education only). This research must be in compliance with UA policies on Human Subjects research. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies to determine if your research involves work with human  subjects, and if so, complete all relevant training and required forms for IRB approval.


The Graduate College rules and regulations governing the writing and submission of theses may be found in online manuals at https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses/dissertation-and-thesis-formatting-guides. Note that the Graduate College requires all MUS 910 master’s theses and master’s composition portfolios to be archived in the UA Campus Repository (see https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses).

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).


This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.


All MUS 910 Theses and Composition Portfolios are archived in the UA Campus Repository. See https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses for instructions about archiving. MUS 909 reports are not archived.

MM in Musicology

  • MUS 696B or 699 Musicology Introduction and Methods: 3 Units

  • Music History: 9 Units

  • Music Theory: 6 Units

  • MUSI 580 or 585 Applied Instrument or Voice: 4 Units. 

  • MUS 500Q or MUS 501 Collegium Musicum or Arizona Baroque: 2 Units

  • MUS 910 Thesis: 3 Units

  • Music Electives: 3 Units

  • Total: 30

A reading knowledge of French or German is required. Competency will be measured by an examination to be completed before the Master's Oral Examination is scheduled.

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Elective Coursework

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

 

Additional Requirements

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

Master’s Theses, Master’s Projects, and Master’s Compositions
Master’s composition students submit a portfolio of works for their final project (MUS 910). After they have defended the compositions in the Final Oral Examination, the portfolio is archived with the university (https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses). The university requires these documents to include the following sections: (1) title page; (2) Committee member signed approval page; (3) Abstract explaining the student’s inspiration(s) and/or approach to composition; (4) the portfolio. Master’s students in musicology, music theory, and music education write a thesis in partial fulfillment of degree requirements, or complete a project in lieu of a thesis (music education only). This research must be in compliance with UA policies on Human Subjects research. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies to determine if your research involves work with human subjects, and if so, complete all relevant training and required forms for IRB approval.


The Graduate College rules and regulations governing the writing and submission of theses may be found in online manuals at https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses. Note that the Graduate College requires all MUS 910 master’s theses and master’s composition portfolios to be archived in the UA Campus Repository (see https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses).

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

Completion requirement

Minimum Credit Units

30 

Core Coursework Requirements

The University of Arizona FFSoM offers the Master of Music degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education,
Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance
Accompanying, and Voice).


This Handbook is meant to be used in conjunction with the information on graduate study provided by the UA Graduate College at
https://grad.arizona.edu. Students must follow the degree requirements as outlined in the current FFSoM Graduate Handbook in the semester of their
admission. Degree students whose registration has been inactive for two or more consecutive semesters who return to graduate study must follow the
FFSoM Graduate Handbook degree requirements in effect during the semester of their readmission rather than the Handbook in effect at the time of their
earlier admission.


All MUS 910 Theses and Composition Portfolios are archived in the UA Campus Repository. See https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/dissertations-theses for instructions about archiving. MUS 909 reports are not archived.

Performance (Instrumental)

  • MUSI 685 Applied Instrument Lessons: 8 Units

  • MUS 500 (or 501/502, guitar & harp only) Large Conducted Ensemble (or Coached Ensemble/Small Conducted Ensemble, guitar & harp only): 4 Units

  • MUS 510 Pedagogy: 2 Units

  • Music Theory*: 3/6

  • Music History*: 3/6

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital

  • Total: 30

* Either two history courses and one theory course or two theory courses and one history course are needed to fulfill these requirements

Performance (Harpsichord) 

  • MUSI 685 Applied Lessons: 8 Units

  • MUS 500, 501, or 502 Large Conducted Ensemble, Small Coached Ensemble, Small Conducted Ensemble: 2 Units

  • MUS 520 A/B Counterpoint: 6 Units

  • MUS 510 A/B Pedagogy (Decker Section): 4 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • Music History: 6 Units

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital: 1 Unit

  • Total 30

Performance (Organ)

  • MUSI 685 Applied Lessons: 8 Units

  • MUS 500, 501, or 502 Large Conducted Ensemble, Small Coached Ensemble, Small Conducted Ensemble: 2 Units

  • MUS 520 A/B Counterpoint: 6 Units

  • MUS 510 A/B Pedagogy (Decker Section): 4 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • Music History: 6 Units

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital: 1 Unit

  • Total 30

Performance (Piano)

  • MUSI 685 Applied Lessons: 8 Units

  • MUS 500, 501, or 502 Large Conducted Ensemble, Small Coached Ensemble, Small Conducted Ensemble: 4 Units

  • MUS 526 A/B Piano Literature: 6 Units

  • MUS 510 A/B Pedagogy: 4 Units

  • Music Theory: 3/6*

  • Music History: 3/6*

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital: 1 Unit

  • Total 32

* Either two history courses and one theory course or two theory courses and one history course are needed to fulfill these requirements.

Performance (Piano Accompanying) 

  • MUSI 685 Accompanying Lessons: 8 Units

  • MUSI 685 Applied Piano Lessons: 4 Units

  • MUS 500 or 501 or 502 Large Conducted Ensemble, Coached Ensemble, or Small Conducted Ensemble: 2-3 Units

  • MUS 693 Internship: 2 Units

  • MUS 510 A/B Pedagogy: 4 Units

  • MUS 522 A/B Art Song: 4 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • Music History: 3 Units

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital: 1 Unit

  • Total 31 or 32

Performance (Piano and Dance Accompanying) 

  • MUSI 685 Dance Accompaniment: 8 Units

  • MUSI 685 Applied Piano Lessons: 4 Units

  • MUS 500, or 501, or 502 Large Conducted Ensemble, Coached Ensemble, or Small Conducted Ensemble: 2 or 3

  • MUS 693 Internship: 2 Units

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • Music History: 3 Units

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital: 2 Units

  • MUS 596E Seminar in Music/Dance: 2 Units

  • DNC 595A Teaching Methods in Dance: 3 Units

  • DNC 599 Independent Study in Dance: 4 Units

  • Total: 33 or 34

Performance (Vocal)

  • MUSI 685 Applied Voice Lessons: 8 Units

  • MUS 500 Large Conducted Ensemble: 2 Units

  • MUS 510 Pedagogy (offered as a class every other even-numbered year): 2 Units

  • MUS 60L Opera Theatre: 4 Units

  • MUS 522 A/B Art Song: 4 Units

  • MUS 523 A/B History of the Opera: 6 Units

  • MUS 915 Master's Recital: 1 Unit

  • Music Theory: 3 Units

  • Music Electives: 2 Units

  • Total: 32

Graduate vocal students must show practical proficiency in Italian, French, and German as determined by examination. Prior to the first semester of graduate study students will take a diction diagnostic exam. This exam determines deficiencies and may require remedial coursework. In addition, singers must pass a more comprehensive language proficiency exam for each of the above-mentioned languages. The language proficiency examinations must be taken during the first semester of study. If a student does not pass a language proficiency exam the first time, they may retake it in full or in part when offered by the area. Master’s and doctoral oral examinations may not be scheduled until all sections of the language proficiency exam have been passed and any deficiencies identified by the diction diagnostic exam have been remedied.

Students are expected to enroll in at least one core class per semester until all core courses are completed. A 3.0 semester and cumulative GPA must be maintained. If the GPA falls below 3.0 in any semester, the consequence may be loss of financial aid and/or dismissal. Appeals may be made directly to the Director of Graduate Studies.

 

Elective Coursework

GRADUATE MUSIC (MUS) COURSES (not including Ensembles)

  • 510A/B Pedagogy (2-2)

  • 511A/B Diction for Singers (2-2)

  • 520A/B Counterpoint (3-3)

  • 521A Analysis of Tonal Music I: Form (3)

  • 521B Analysis of Tonal Music II: Chromaticism (3)

  • 521C Analysis of Contemporary Music (3)

  • 522A/B Art Song Repertory (2-2)

  • 523A/B History of the Opera (3-3)

  • 525 History and Literature of the Wind Band (3)

  • 526A/B Piano Literature (3-3)

  • 527A/B Careers in Music (2-2)

  • 528 Entrepreneurship in the Arts (3)

  • 530 Music in the Renaissance (3)

  • 531 Music in the Baroque (3)

  • 532 Music in the Classical Period (3)

  • 533 Music of the 20th Century (3)

  • 534 Music Since 1950 (3)

  • 535 Music in the Middle Ages (3)

  • 536 Music in the Romantic Period

  • 541 Electro-Acoustic Music (3)

  • 542 Electro-Acoustic Studio Resources (3)

  • 550 Advanced Studies in Music Teaching (3)

  • 551 Behavioral Research in the Arts (3)

  • 555 Music and German Literature (3)

  • 568 Studies in Latin American Music (3)

  • 588 European Literary-Pol. Cabaret (3)

  • 595B Art Music in the United States (3)

  • 596B Musicology Seminar (3) Rpt/3

  • 596E Seminar in Music and Dance Collab. (2)

  • 599 Independent Study (credit varies)

  • 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (3)

  • 603 Qualitative Research in Music (3)

  • 604 Historical Research in Music (3)

  • 620A/B History of Speculative Theory (3-3)

  • 622 Theory Pedagogy (3)

  • 623 Post Tonal Analysis (3)

  • 624A Introduction to Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 624B Seminar in Schenkerian Theory (3)

  • 625A/B Specialized Readings in Music Theory (3-3)

  • 635 Choral Literature and Technique (3) Rpt/5

  • 640 Advanced Composition (3) Rpt/5

  • 650 Foundations and Principles of Music Ed. (3)

  • 654 Psychology of Music (3)

  • 655 Quantitative Analysis in Music Education

  • 672 Teaching Music in Higher Education (3)

  • 693 Internship (1-6)

  • 694 Practicum (1-6)

  • 695B Special Topics in Music (3)

  • 696A Seminar in Music Education (3) Rpt/3

  • 696B Seminar in Musicology (3) Rpt/3

  • 696C Seminar in Music Theory (3) Rpt/3

  • 696D Seminar in Composition (3) Rpt/4

  • 696E Seminar in Keyboard Studies (3)

  • 696F Seminar in Ethnomusicology (3)

  • 699 Independent Study (credit varies)

 

Additional Requirements

Diagnostic Examinations

All entering graduate students are required to take diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory, and voice students also take a diagnostic exam in diction. These 2-3 hour examinations are administered prior to the beginning of classes in the fall and spring semesters. The music history diagnostic exam also is offered online prior to summer session classes. Students who show deficiencies on the history and theory exams may be recommended to take designated course work, which should be completed prior to enrollment in graduate musicology and theory courses. All graduate-level courses in music history and music theory taken to fulfill diagnostic exam recommendations and completed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to fulfill master's degree requirements.

Graduate diagnostic examinations in music history and music theory may be taken only once. Students who proceed directly from master’s degrees into doctoral degrees at The University of Arizona are exempt from additional diagnostic examinations. 

 

Master’s Recitals

All performance and conducting master’s students present degree recitals. Master of Music candidates in performance present one solo recital, which should include at least 50 minutes of music and whose overall length should not exceed 90 minutes. Master of Music candidates in conducting present a series of recitals as assigned by their major professor. Recitals that do not meet these requirements must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies. Prior to the recital, piano, string and voice majors may be required to present a pre-recital hearing to demonstrate that the program is memorized and that performance standards have been met. Discuss details of the hearing with your major professor.

 

Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.