Please refer to that section of the catalog for details. In addition to the information that appears in this catalog, applicants are advised to request a copy of the Program Overview and Admission Procedures document from the Department of Art that describes in slightly more detail the policies and procedures relative to the Master of Art and Master of Fine Arts degree program. The Music Education degree offers students a range of experiences in performance, research, and music learning theory. Students may elect to prepare a recital, a thesis, or a final project in a chosen area within music education. The Performance degree introduces students to the world of professional artistry.
Students prepare a recital and program notes as partial fulfillment of the degree.
The Music History degree builds a broad foundation in the history and literature of cultivated music from the early middle ages to the modern era. It can serve as a background for careers in music journalism, concert management, and associated fields. Students prepare a thesis that coordinates knowledge of geography, history, foreign language, and music theory with the study of major styles and masterworks. The Music Composition and Theory degree will expose students to a broad spectrum of musical styles and compositional techniques, as well as experience in composing for solo instruments, chamber groups, and large ensembles. Students prepare a major composition as a thesis or undertake an extensive analysis.