12 Electives must be approved by the advisor. Thesis in Music. Because the Music Qualifying Examination and the Applied Performance Evaluation are used to determine readiness for graduate study in music and to advise an appropriate plan of study, applicants are strongly urged to complete school and departmental admission requirements prior to taking the first course in graduate music studies. After being admitted to the Master of Music degree program the student must schedule an advisory conference with the department chair to determine a proposed plan of study. In order to secure enrollment in the graduate courses offered each semester, students are urged to pre-register for every semester that they plan to attend.
Early registration is scheduled approximately four weeks prior to the end of each semester.
Late Registration is scheduled each semester during the first week of classes. Further details regarding registration are included in the schedule of classes bulletin. Each graduate student must participate in a conducted or coached ensemble for a total of 2 credit hours, usually for one credit per semester. The ensemble requirement may be satisfied by participation in any approved graduate instrumental or vocal ensemble. The ensemble must meet for a minimum of one hour per week with a faculty member, and culminate in public performance.