Brass Studies Curriculum Graduate

M.M. in Music Performance and Composition with Concentration in Music Performance: Total 36 pts

CORE – 6 points (two from the following by advisement)

Research

E85.2021 Music Reference and Research Materials (3 points)

E85.2271 Reference and Research in Jazz (3 points)

E85.2066 Music Theatre: Process and Analysis (3 points)

Music History/Literature

E85.2151 Sonata in the 19^th Century (3 points)

E85.2039 Contemporary Music (3 points)

E85.2046 Music Criticism (3 points)

AREA OF CONCENTRATION – MUSIC PERFORMANCE (18 points)

Applied Instrument or Voice (9 points)

E85.2xxx Various private instruction in applied instruments or voice (3 points each)

Ensemble (6 points)

E85.2xxx Various Ensemble, Chamber Music, Workshop, Repertoire classes (1-3 points each)

Performance Practice (3 points)

(one from the following)

E85.2091 Performance Practices (3 points)

E85.2099 Principles and Appreciative Aspects of Performance Practice (3 points)

E85.2185 Piano Literature and Repertoire I: Performance (3 points)

E85.2186 Piano Literature and Repertoire II: Performance (3 points)

E85.2020 Advanced Orchestration (3 points)

E85.2273 Jazz Arranging Techniques I (3 points)

E85.2274 Jazz Arranging Techniques II (3 points)

E85.2364 Vocal Coaching: Advanced (3 points)

GUIDED ELECTIVES – 9 points from the following sample of courses by advisement

**A “core” or “concentration” course that is not used to satisfy that category can be used as a guided elective

Music Theory

E85.2024 Seminar in Music Theory (3 points)

E85.2127 Compositional Processes in the Symphony (3 points)

E85.2123 Analysis of Contemporary Practices (3 points)

Music History/Literature

E85.2067 Music in the Baroque Period (3 points)

E85.2073 Music in the Classical Era (3 points)

E85.2074 Music in the Romantic Period (3 points)

E85.2069 Opera in the Twentieth Century (3 points)

Performing Arts Administration

E67.2130 Environment of Performing Arts Administration (3 points)

E67.2131 Principles & Practices of Performing Arts Administration (3 points)

Related Areas of Interest

E85.2042 Psychology of Music (3 points)

E85.2047 Advanced Computer Music: Synthesis and Composition (3 points)

E85.2096 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (3 points)

E85.2xxx Various Opera and Music Theatre Workshops (1-3)

E85.2510 Internship in the Music Industry (1 – 3 points)

TERMINAL EXPERIENCE – 3 points

E85.2026 Colloquy in Music (assessed public recital and related research paper)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Baccalaureate in Music Performance or equivalent

Successful completion of exams in Music Theory, Aural Training, and Music History and any required remedial classes resulting from those exams

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