Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Master of Music, students will demonstrate the following:

1. Mastery of musicianship skills, artistry, and technique appropriate to the specific degree program.
2. The ability to make effective artistic and intellectual musical judgments at a professional level in the area of specialization.
3. A thorough knowledge of repertoire and historical performance practices appropriate to the specific field of study.
4. Critical thinking and effective written and verbal communication skills in the context of musical discourse.
5. The ability to independently research musical issues and formulate artistic and/or scholarly conclusions.

MUS 5990 Thesis or MUS 5995 Project (3)

Students are encouraged to request a project director from their area early in their program of study to ensure that progress toward the final project is accomplished in a timely manner. Students should consult the Department for information on procedures and required deadlines.

Master of Music - Required Core (19 units)

• MUS 5000 - Research Techniques in Music (1)

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• MUS 5302 - Advanced Style Analysis: From 1750 to the Present (3) or
• MUS 5303 - Popular Music Style Analysis (3)

• (Depending on degree emphasis and adviser approval)

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• MUS 5990 - Thesis or Project (1-3) or
• MUS 5995 - Project (1-3)

History and Literature

Select from the following (3 units):

• MUS 4580 - Music of Latin America (3)
• MUS 4700 - History and Literature of Opera (3)
• MUS 4711 - Choral Literature I (2)
• MUS 4712 - Choral Literature II (2)
• MUS 4720 - History and Literature of Vocal Solo Music (3)
• MUS 4730 - History and Literature of Symphonic Music (3)
• MUS 4740 - History and Literature of Chamber Music (3)
• MUS 4750 - History and Literature of Keyboard Music (3)
• MUS 4770 - History and Literature of Wind Band in U.S. (3)
• MUS 5580 - Histories and Literature of Afro-Latin Music (3)
• MUS 5590 - The Roots of American Rock and Pop Music (3)
• MUS 5720 - Music of Baroque Period (3)
• MUS 5730 - Music of Classic Period (3)
• MUS 5740 - Music of Romantic Period (3)
• MUS 5750 - 20th and 21st Century Music (3)

Seminar

Select one from the following (3 units):

• MUS 5020 - Seminar: Music Education (3)
• MUS 5070 - Seminar: Vocal Techniques (3)
• MUS 5460 - Seminar: Commercial Music (3)
• MUS 5570 - Seminar: Afro-Latin Music (3)
• MUS 5680 - Seminar: Performance (3)
• MUS 5690 - Seminar: Advanced Composition (3)
• MUS 5830 - Seminar: Conducting (3)

Applied Music

Select one from the following (4 units):

• MUS 5192 - Applied Music: Instrumental (2) repeat for 4 units
• MUS 5200 - Applied Music: Conducting (2) repeat for 4 units
• MUS 5352 - Applied Music: Voice (2) repeat for 4 units
• MUS 5492 - Applied Music: Keyboard Instruments (2) repeat for 4 units
• MUS 5600 - Advanced Composition (2) repeat for 4 units

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  Choose one of the following (Depending on degree emphasis and adviser approval):

• MUS 5450 - The Business of Music (2) or
• MUS 4800 - Choral Conducting (2) or
• MUS 5088 - Graduate Performance as Service in the Real World (3)

Option I - Composition (16 units)

The project for this option is a composition at least 15 minutes in duration and a 30-minute recital.

Option II: Commercial Music (16 Units)

Option III: Conducting (15 units)

Track I - Choral Conducting
Track II - Instrumental Conducting

There are two tracks in this option. Track 1 is for choral conducting, Track 2 is for instrumental conducting. A common core of  7 units is required for both conducting tracks. The project for this option is a conducting recital.

Option IV: Performance (16 units)

Option V: Afro Latin Music (16 units)

The project for this option is a recital or composition or arrangement or recording project.

Option VI: Music Education (14 units)