Music

DEGREE: MASTER OF ARTS 33 hours

An integration of studies in music and other supporting areas designed to broaden the student's experience and knowledge in music and its application to a variety of professional and personal goals. This program will provide opportunities for the student to

• Deepen experience with and understanding of music
• Engage in exploration of a broad range of church music topics
• Extend capacities in musical creativity and performance
• Broaden understanding of the relationship of music to other disciplines

Entrance Requirements

• Completion of at least 30 hours of music courses at the undergraduate level including nine hours in music theory and six hours in music history
• Pass entrance exams in theory, history, and aural skills
• Demonstrate basic piano skills equivalent to MUSA 2600
• Performance audition in primary instrument or voice, or presentation of research paper or composition equivalent to work done at the undergraduate level

Students with undergraduate deficiencies may, depending upon their background, satisfy the entrance requirements by taking undergraduate level work or review courses, or by self-study and examination. A grade of "B" or better in a review course may be used to satisfy the undergraduate deficiencies. The deficiencies (including piano skills) may be satisfied during the course of studies.

Program Requirements

Successful completion of 33 semester hours of course work including the Master's Capstone Experience. (Note: at least 17 hours must be taken at the 6000 level.)

The MA program may be completed in four consecutive terms (summer, fall, spring, summer) or five consecutive summer terms.

Areas of Study

• Foundational Music Studies (11-12 hours)
• Theory (3 hours)
• MUS-4133 Music Theory: Counterpoint
• MUS-4153 Music Theory: Form and Analysis
• MUS-4163 Orchestration and Arranging
• MUS-6133 Analysis and Compositional Techniques
• MUS-6143 Composing for the Liturgy
• History (3 hours)
• MUS-4213 The Literature of the Organ
• MUS-4263 Twentieth Century Literature and Techniques
• MUS-4643 The Literature of the Piano
• MUS-6223 J.S. Bach and the Baroque
• MUS-6343 Music in the Age of Reformation
• MUS-6253 Choral Literature
• Research (3 hours)
• MUS-6243 Music Research and Bibliography
• Mission Support (2-3 hours)
• MUS-4313 Music for the Contemporary Church
• MUS-4362 Musical Heritage of the Church (2 hours)
• MUS-6333 Traditions of Christian Hymnody
• MUS-6353 Studies in Christian Worship: Theology and Music
• Music Support Courses (10-11 hours)
• Applied Music (2 hours minimum)
  (at least two semesters of study)
• Any 4000 or 6000 level MUS or MUSA courses (8-9 hours)
• Liberal Arts Courses (11 hours)
• Theology (3 hours)
  (any 4000 or 6000 level THY course, except THY-6353 if taken as MUS-6353)
• Any 4000 or 6000 level courses (including MUS) which support the area of study, by consent of the advisor.
• Written Comprehensive Examination (0 hours)
• To be taken during the semester of, but prior to, the capstone project.
• Capstone Project (1-6 hours)
• Options 1, 2, or 6
• Credit for the capstone project will count toward the 4000 or 6000 level requirements under Music Support Courses or Liberal Arts Courses as approved by the student's advisor.