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Dec 03, 2024
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University Catalog 2024-2025
Music, M.M.
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The Master of Music Degree Program Learning Outcomes:
- Mastery of musicianship skills, artistry, and technique appropriate to the specific degree program.
- The ability to make effective artistic and intellectual musical judgments at a professional level in the area of specialization.
- Thorough knowledge of repertoire and historical performance practices appropriate to the specific field of study.
- Critical thinking and effective written and verbal communication skills in the context of musical discourse.
- The ability to independently research musical issues and formulate artistic and/or scholarly conclusions.
Program Requirement:
- A minimum of 20 semester-units is required in the Master of Music degree program core, with 14-16 additional units required for each individual option.
- At least 15 units must be 5000-level music courses.
- A project (MUS 5990 or MUS 5995 ) in the form of a composition, conducting recital, solo recital, lecture recital, or chamber music recital (candidate must play a primary role) is required at the end of each program.
- Graduate students who receive individual studio lessons as part of their degree program are required to concurrently enroll in an area-approved ensemble for each term of studio lesson enrollment.
- Students enrolled in the Master of Music degree program must maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in their music courses.
- Students are required to select one of the following options:
 Learning Outcomes  Roadmap
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Degree Requirement (34-37 units)
Core Courses (20-21 units)
A. History and Literature (3-4 units)
Select from the following.
Note: Courses selected to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement. B. Seminar (3 units)
Select one from the following: C. Applied Music (6 units)
Select one from each group.
Repeat group I for 4 units.
Courses selected to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement. D. Research/Analysis Courses (6 units)
E. Culminating Experience (2 units)
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. Select one course: Options (14-16 units)
Select one of the six options for additional 14-16 units. *Courses selected to satisfy the core requirement cannot be double-counted to satisfy the option requirement. Option I: Composition (15 or 16 units)
Note: The culmination experience project for this option is a composition of at least 15 minutes in duration and a 30-minute recital. a. Composition Option Required Courses (9 units)
b. History and Literature (3 units)
c. Composition Electives (3 or 4 units)
Select from the following with adviser approval: Option II: Commercial Music (15 units)
a. Commercial Music Option Required Courses (9 units)
b. Electives (6 units)
With advisor approval, select 6 units from the following : Option III: Conducting (14 units)
Students must select one of the following tracks with advisor approval:
Track I - Choral Conducting
Track II - Instrumental Conducting
Note: The culmination experience project for this option is a conducting recital. Conducting Required Courses (5 units)
Track I: Choral Conducting (9 units)
a. Applied Music (3 units)
Choose one course and repeat for three units total. c. Electives (4 units)
Select from the following: Track II: Instrumental Conducting (9 units)
a. Applied Music (3 units)
b. History and Literature Elective (3 units)
Select one course: c. Electives (3 units)
Select from the following: Option IV: Performance (14 units)
a. Performance Option Required Course (3 units)
b. Applied Music (4 units)
Select one course, repeat for 4 units. Ensemble participation is required each term of enrollment. c. History and Literature Elective (3 units)
Select from the following: d. Performing Organizations (4 units)
Select from the following with advisor approval: Option V: Afro Latin Music (15 units)
Note: The culmination experience project for this option is a recital or composition or arrangement or recording project. a. Afro Latin Option Required Courses (10 units)
Option VI: Music Education (14 units)
a. Music Education Option Required Courses (5 units)
b. History and Literature Elective (3 units)
Select from the following with advisor approval: c. Electives (6 units)
Select from the following with advisor approval: |
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