Degree Requirements REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS (12 cr.)
| V0000: Bibliography and Research Techniques | 3 |
| V2100, V2200: Structures of Music I - II | 6 |
| V6000: Music History Seminar | 3 |
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Specialization Requirements
Musicology (History or Theory)
| B1900: Thesis Research | 3 |
| Courses in Group II (History) | 6-9 |
| Courses in Group III (Composition/Theory) | 6-9 |
Total Credits 30
Composition
V3100: Composition (4 semesters) | 8 |
| V3200: Composition Thesis | 1 |
| Courses in Group II (History) | 3-6 |
| Courses in Group III (Composition/Theory) | 3-6 |
Total Credits 30
Performance
| V8100: Private Instruction (4 semesters) | 8 |
| V8200: Recital | 1 |
V8300 or V8400: Ensemble (4 semesters)
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Courses in Group II, III, or IV
| 7
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Students specializing in Jazz are required to take V2300 Structures of Music III and V6900 Seminar in Jazz History among their music electives.
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Total Credits 32
Additional Requirements
•The Graduate Committee may waive or modify some of these required courses for students with equivalent training. In addition, up to 6 credits may be taken in related fields with permission of the Department.
• Thesis: Students majoring in Music History or Theory submit a thesis based on original research. Students majoring in Composition submit an original composition of substantial length together with a detailed explanation of its structure and devices. Guidelines for the format of theses are available from the Director of Graduate Studies.
• Recital: Students majoring in Performance present a full-length recital, accompanied by an essay concerning an aspect of their recital program.
• Comprehensive Examinations: The examinations cover history, theory, source materials, and style analysis.
• Foreign Language Requirement: Proficiency requirements may be met in one of the following: French, Italian, German, or Spanish.
