Required of all doctoral candidates and Music History majors. A study of an original musical topic, approved by the Graduate Document Committee, culminating in the completion and defense of a scholarly work written under supervision of the student's academic advisor. For graduate students working with a faculty member to complete a dissertation or a lecture-recital essay. Registration required each semester following completion of coursework in order to maintain active status in the program. Open only to advanced students with approval of the instructor, the department, and the Graduate Committee.
Emphasis is on critical thinking, argument from sources, written and oral presentation.
In alternate weeks students give presentations. The lectures are open to members of the Peabody community and the general public. Spitzer Additional courses are taught at the Homewood campus of The Johns Hopkins University.