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M.A. and Ph.D. in Composition
| The following is the approved normal course of study for graduate students in composition. Requirements in composition may be altered to fit the needs of individual students. Other changes should be handled as a petition to the Graduate Committee. |
I. Course of Study
For the terminal M.A.:| Semester | Credits | ||
|
627/628 627/628SEM* |
Composition Seminar |
4 (2-4 recommended) |
16 (4-8) |
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607/608 511/512 |
Contemporary Music Materials (post-1950) Electronic Music |
2 | 8 |
|
625 525-528 529 530 |
Notation I Survey of Music History Music Survey 1900-1945 Music Since 1945 |
1 | 4 |
|
517 515 |
Studies in Music History Studies in Music History |
1 | 4 |
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554/555 621 629 |
Studies in Music Theory Schenker Studies I Pitch Structures I |
1 | 4 |
| Total | 36 | ||
For the Ph.D.:
| Semester | Credits | ||
|
627/628 627/628SEM* |
Composition Seminar |
4 (2-4 recommended) |
16 (4-8) |
|
625 525-528 529 530 517 515 |
Notation I Survey of Music History Music Survey 1900-1945 Music Since 1945 Studies in Music History Studies in Music History |
1 | 4 |
|
621/622 554/555 613/614 629/630 |
Schenker Studies 1/2 Studies in Music Theory Doctoral Sem. in Music Theory Pitch Structures 1/2 |
1 | 4 |
|
511/512 607/608 611/612 619/620 |
Electronic Music Contemporary Music Materials Computer Music Advanced Orchestration |
3 | 12 |
| 700 | Dissertation | (1-12)** | |
| Total | 36 | ||
For the combined M.A./Ph.D.:
| Semester | Credits | ||
|
627/628 627/628SEM* |
Composition Seminar |
6 (4-6 recommended) |
24 (8-12) |
|
625 525-528 529 530 517*** 515*** |
Notation I Survey of Music History Music Survey 1900-1945 Music Since 1945 Studies in Music History Studies in Music History |
3 | 12 |
|
621/622 554/555 613/614 629/630 |
Schenker Studies 1/2 Studies in Music Theory Doctoral Sem. in Music Theory Pitch Structures 1/2 |
2 | 8 |
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511/512 607/608 611/612 619/620 |
Electronic Music Contemporary Music Materials Computer Music Advanced Orchestration |
5 | 20 |
| 700 | Dissertation | (1-12)** | |
| Total | 72 | ||
*Recommended
**Variable credit as required by Major Professor
***For the combined M.A./Ph.D, either 515 or 517 is required
The Ph.D. program requires completion of a minimum of 48 credit hours beyond a Master's degree conferred by another institution.
II. Examinations
A. Terminal M.A.: A portfolio of at least three representative works completed while in residence, accompanied by a recording if possible
B. Ph.D: Comprehensive Examination (taken after completion of all course work and language requirement):
- A three- or four-hour written examination on the history of Western Music from the Middle Ages to 1950.
- A three- or four-hour written examination on contemporary (post-1950) music.
- A three- or four-hour examination on music theory.
- A portfolio of at least three representative works composed while in residence accompanied by a recording of each of the three pieces.
- An oral examination, the content of which will parallel that of the three written examinations, will be given 10-14 days after the completion of the written exam. Areas of weakness will be addressed by the committee.
III. Thesis/Dissertation
Ph.D.: The dissertation will be a composition of substantial scope and complexity which demonstrates the candidate's ability to handle large musical forms.
IV. Language Requirement
Ph.D.: One foreign language: French, German, or Italian. Another natural language may be substituted with approval of student's academic advisor and the Graduate Committee.
V. Retention Standards
All degree coursework must be completed with grades of "A," B," or "S."
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