Introduction 

The Master of Music degree in Performance is designed for students with exceptional skill planning for professional performance-based careers. It consists of courses in applied and ensemble studies, core supporting subjects, and a graduate recital. The initiative for this degree comes primarily through student requests and the availability of faculty qualified to teach and supervise graduate applied studies exemplary of the skill and musicianship expected at the master’s level. Students would have opportunities to hear professional-level performances through recitals by faculty and guest artists. The program is supported in additional through performance opportunities for students in solo settings, chamber music, and large ensembles. It is anticipated that many students completing this degree will continue into doctoral studies and seek collegiate teaching positions or pursue a professional performance-based career.

Master of Music in Performance

Select emphasis: Instrumental, Organ, Piano, Vocal

Hours Required:  30

Instrumental Emphasis

Performance (15)
Applied Studies (primary area) (8)
Ensembles (3)
MUS 691 - Master’s Recital (1)
MUS xxx Instrumental Literature (3)
[Individual courses to be developed.]

Supporting Courses (9)
MUS 501 - Music Theory (3)
MUS 543 - Advancing Conducting I (3)
MUS 544 - Methods of Research in Music (3)

Electives (6)
May include courses in music history, music education, church music, conducting, and applied study in a secondary area, but not in the primary area. Additional ensembles will not meet this requirement.


Organ Emphasis

Performance (15)
Applied Organ (8)
MUS 691 - Graduate Recital (1)
Ensembles (3)
MUS 526 - Organ Literature (3)

Supporting Courses (12)
MUS 501 - Music Theory (3)
MUS 543 - Advancing Conducting I (3)
MUS 544 - Methods of Research in Music (3)
MUS 554 - Studies in Hymnology (3)

Electives (3)
May include courses in music history, church music, conducting, and applied study in a secondary area, but not in the primary area. Additional ensembles will not meet this requirement.


Piano Emphasis

Performance (15)
Applied Piano (8)
Ensembles (2 credits must be in Piano Ensembles) (3)
MUS 548 - Piano Literature (3)
MUS 691 - Graduate Recital (1)

Supporting Courses (12)
MUS 501 - Survey of Music Theory (3)
MUS 541 - Introduction to Piano Pedagogy (3)
MUS 544 - Methods of Research in Music (3)
Music History (one 500-level course) (3)

Electives (3)
May include courses in music history, church music, conducting, and applied study in a secondary area, but not in the primary area. Additional ensembles will not meet this requirement.


Vocal Emphasis

Performance (21)
Applied Voice (7)
Ensembles (1 credit must be in Opera Workshop) (4)
MUS 542 - Voice Research and Pedagogy (3)
MUS 647 - Vocal Literature and Performance Practice (3)
MUS 648 - Opera and Oratorio Literature (3)
MUS 691 - Graduate Recital (1)

Supporting Courses (6)
MUS 501 - Survey of Music Theory (3)
MUS 544 - Methods of Research in Music (3)

Electives (3)
May include courses in music history, church music, music education, conducting, and applied study in a secondary area, but not in the primary area. Additional ensembles will not meet this requirement.