Music Theory and Composition
Course Requirements
Music Theory and Composition
Area of Emphasis in Master of Arts in Music
(32 credits)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 532 | Electronic Music Composition | 2 |
| MUS 622 | Styles and Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 621 | Music Research Methods | 3 |
| MUS 640A | Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 641 | Advanced Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 655 | Music ca 1900 to the Present | 3 |
| MUS 645 | Original Composition (Take four times) | 2 |
| MUS 645 | Original Composition | 2 |
| MUS 645 | Original Composition | 2 |
| MUS 645 | Original Composition | 2 |
| MUS 681 | Thesis (Recital) 1 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Advanced Choral Arranging | ||
| Advanced Band Arranging | ||
| Advanced Orchestration | ||
| Advanced Jazz Arranging & Comp | ||
Additional courses from applied, history, theory, technology | ||
1-4 credits in Applied Music | ||
1-2 credits in Ensembles | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
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Students must follow departmental policies in preparing and presenting the graduate performance recital.