Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Musicology provides an in-depth study of music theory, history, and criticism. Students complete a substantial research project or alternative, and may pursue advanced study in an instrument or voice. The program prepares graduates for further academic pursuits or professional careers in music.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Arts in Musicology offers students the chance to study music theory, history, and criticism in-depth. It is beneficial for those wanting to supplement their undergraduate degrees in performance and/or music education with more in-depth academic work. The Department of Music has a long history of excellence in music historical study and performance. Many graduates have gone on to pursue Ph.D.s and D.M.A.s in music. Students may also pursue advanced study in an instrument or voice while pursuing the M.A. in Musicology, provided they are qualified and accepted by an instructor following a successful audition. The National Association of Schools of Music has given final approval to this degree program.
Outline:
To finish the degree, students must complete a 30-credit research project of a substantial nature on a topic of their choosing. A lecture-recital and written essay will be offered as an alternative for some students. In addition to the aforementioned, students specializing in performance are strongly encouraged to provide public recitals. Students' capacity for critical thinking in music literature and their capacity to describe their advanced independent work are assessed throughout the final oral examination. All Music Master of Arts programs require 30 credit hours plus a final project to finish. Course List:
- (9 credits):
- Enroll in this course three times, normally with three different professors.
- (1-4 credits):
- Take this course once.
- (3 credits):
- Take this course once.
- (3 credits):
- Take this course once. Select 3 credits from the following:
- MUSI 801 Topics in Music History
- MUSI #815 Survey of Opera Select 9 credits from the following: Musicology Courses:
- (4 credits)
- This course can be repeated for credit with a different topic and/or instructor each semester.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course once.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course once. Applied Lessons Courses:
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- Take this course as needed.
- (3 credits)
- This course may be used to enroll in large and studio ensembles for a total of 6 credits.
- Take this course as needed.
- (1 credit)
- Take this course as needed.
Assessment:
Students must meet the following criteria to successfully complete the program: Demonstrate advanced capacities to work independently and make effective artistic, intellectual judgments, and professional decisions in the area of specialization by producing a final project or equivalent. Demonstrate advanced competence in the area of specialization. Demonstrate advanced competencies in musicology, theory, and criticism through written work and research papers in graduate-level music history and theory courses. Demonstrate appropriate competency in music theory and analysis by using the analytical tools and research concerns in music theory and analysis appropriately in writing and research. Demonstrate professional capability in the major area of study by completing a final project that demonstrates advanced competence and intellectual independence in research and writing in musicology.