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Music Theory Pedagogy, Master of Music

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore , United States
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
2 years
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Degree
Masters
Major
Music Education | Music Performance | Music Theory
Area of study
Arts
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Music Theory Pedagogy, Master of Music

The Master of Music in Music Theory Pedagogy is a degree program offered by the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in music theory and pedagogy, preparing them for careers as music theorists, educators, and scholars.


Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 36 credits, which includes:


  • Major Area:
    • PY.710.634: Baroque Counterpoint 1 (3 credits)
    • Select two Analysis Courses (6 credits)
    • Select one Twentieth Century Analysis Course (3 credits)
    • PY.710.649: Music Theory Pedagogy (3 credits)
    • PY.710.650: Theory Pedagogy Internship (3 credits)
    • PY.710.685: Music Theory Pedagogy Project (3 credits)
  • The Breakthrough Curriculum:
    • PY.123.611: Building a Brand and Portfolio (2 credits)
    • PY.123.612: Pitching Your Creative Idea (GR) (2 credits)
  • Supportive Courses in Music:
    • PY.610.651: Foundations of Music Research (2 credits)
    • PY.610.6xx: Musicology Seminars (6 credits)
  • Electives:
    • PY.xxx.xxx: Electives (3 credits)

Variant

For Peabody B.M. alumni, the program requires 32 credits, with the following adjustments:


  • Minus PY.123.611 and PY.123.612 (minus 4 credits)

Sample Program

A sample plan of study for the program is as follows:


First Year

  • First Semester:
    • PY.710.634: Baroque Counterpoint (3 credits)
    • PY.710.649: Music Theory Pedagogy (3 credits)
    • PY.123.611: Building a Brand and Portfolio (2 credits)
    • PY.610.651: Foundations of Music Research (2 credits)
  • Second Semester:
    • Analysis Course (3 credits)
    • PY.123.612: Pitching Your Creative Idea (GR) (2 credits)
    • PY.610.6xx: Musicology Seminars (3 credits)

Second Year

  • First Semester:
    • Twentieth Century Analysis Course (3 credits)
    • PY.710.650: Theory Pedagogy Internship (3 credits)
    • PY.xxx.xxx: Electives (3 credits)
  • Second Semester:
    • Analysis Course (3 credits)
    • PY.710.685: Music Theory Pedagogy Project (3 credits)
    • PY.610.6xx: Musicology Seminars (3 credits)
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