If used entirely for ensemble, two years of participation will suffice. No ensemble or private instruction credits may be included. If a student has placed out of one or both musicianship courses, the credits those courses bear must be applied towards electives, making a maximum of 12 credits. Along with the Master's degree, students would also receive initial certification for teaching music in the New York State public school system. Students interested in the program should consult a music faculty adviser in their first year at the University, since a detailed program of study needs to be carried out.
Students apply for the program during the second semester of the junior year.
Details are available from the College Music Program office. Students may apply for admission to the Honors Program any time after admission to the concentration, but no later than the end of the fall term of the junior year. They are eligible to apply with a minimum grade point average in non-applied music courses of 3.0. Application must include a prospectus for the honors project and a proposed course of study, approved by the faculty member who has agreed to serve as the students adviser for the honors project. The course of study should present a coherent pattern of advanced study in music history, music theory, musical theater, music criticism, music education, performance, jazz studies, arts management, or other areas of specialization.