Master of Music (M.M.) – Music Performance (Strings)
Entrance Requirements
The student must meet the general requirements for admission.
All students entering the Master of Music degree program in Music Performance (Strings) must take the Music Theory Placement Examination and the Music History Placement Examination. These placement exams are administered by faculty in the Department of Music Theory, History, and Composition and are always offered in-person on the Saturday before a given term starts.
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Program of Study
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Credits
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| Private Music Instruction |
12 |
| Orchestral Literature for String Player (MUS 468) |
3 |
| Approved Instrumental Ensemble |
4 |
| Research Methodology MUS 731 |
3 |
| Analytical Techniques II MUS 712 |
3 |
| Chamber Music MUS 605 or MUS 605A; or Music Electives (if an ensemble containing a particular instrument cannot be formed) |
3 |
| Solo Recital MUS 902C (see below) |
0 |
Concerto Performance MUS 944 (see below)
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0 |
Chamber Work Performance MUS 944A (see below)
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0 |
| Music Elective |
3 |
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Total
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31
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Graduation Requirements
The student is required to present a graduation recital (MUS 902C) of approximately 70 minutes duration. This recital is to be performed in public following successful completion of a private hearing before a recital committee, which may grant or withhold permission for public performance. In case of withholding permission, a second hearing will be granted after approval by the advisor of the program. The candidate should apply for a committee hearing at least four weeks in advance of the proposed recital date.
The student will also register for and publicly perform a concerto (MUS 944) and a major chamber work (MUS 944A). These performances normally will be separate from the graduation recital and must be approved by the student's faculty advisor. The required concerto normally will be accompanied by piano. Securing an accompanist is the responsibility of the soloist. Repertoire used to satisfy the concerto and chamber music requirements may not be included in the 70 minutes of repertoire required for the graduation recital.