A study of pedagogical materials and methods for use in teaching instrumental music at various instructional levels. The student works individually on a selected topic with an assigned specialist in that area under supervision of area specialist. May be repeated for credit. Independent academic study for students in the Master of Music Degree Program. Initial work on the thesis.
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues.
Historical examination of important musical documents selected from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Contemporary periods. Emphasis on stylistic identification of scores and performances. Will not count for Master of Music degree. A study of research methods and materials designed to equip the student for scholarly research. Includes research project.