Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions

Guidelines for Preparing Music Doctoral Candidacy Bibliographies

Doctoral students are expected to develop two bibliographies as part of their eligibility for candidacy:

  1. A general bibliography of 60 or more entries representing the knowledge in their field from standard references to the most current important publications, including dissertations, articles from journals and periodicals, monographs and books. There should also be some references that include music history, theory, and analysis.
  2. A specialized bibliography of approximately 45 entries that represents a possible area for dissertation research. This bibliography should include a beginning paragraph that briefly describes the research topic. The Bibliography should have a title that represents the topic.

You should adopt a style guide and follow it with regard to format. APA (American Psychological Association) is recommended for the therapies, and the Chicago Manual of Style, MLA (Modern Language Association), and Turabian are more appropriate for music performance, composition, analysis, theory, and music education.

Each bibliography should be typed or prepared with a word processor. A title page should be included which provides the following:

  • Title of the Bibliography
  • Your Name
  • Your Student ID
  • Your Address
  • Your Telephone
  • Your E-Mail Address
  • Your Program and Program Adviser
  • Date Submitted

Four copies of your bibliographies should be submitted to the Department Office, Suite 777, Ed Bldg., Attn. Dr. Thomas MacFarlane, and additional copies to your Program Adviser at the beginning of the semester that you intend to take the candidacy examination.

Preparing the Bibliography requires much more than typing the list of references. You are expected to read and be familiar with the materials. You will be responsible for them as part of your Candidacy Examination.

You should also submit your application for the candidacy examination. Applications forms can be obtained from the graduate office. The application for candidacy should be submitted to the graduate office and a copy of the application should be submitted to the Departmental Director of Doctoral Studies.

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