Theory-Composition Master of Music degree
Requirements for Admission to Program without Deficiencies:
Undergraduate studies in music equivalent to a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in theory or composition, or any other undergraduate music degree which includes four semesters of music theory (equivalent to SUNY Fredonia's (MUS) 121-122, 123-124, 221-222, 223-354), a music history survey (equivalent to (MUS) 263 and 264), and advanced undergraduate courses in theory, composition, orchestration, counterpoint, or music history totaling at least 12 semester hours.
Music Theory Track
Core Requirements
MUS 521 |
Music Bibliography |
MUS 624 |
Analytic Techniques |
Required Theory Courses
MUS 503 |
Twentieth Century Counterpoint |
MUS 614 |
Pedagogy of Theory |
MUS 652 |
Schenkerian Analysis |
MUS 653 |
Post-Tonal Analysis |
Music History Requirements.
Select 3 of the following:
MUS 542 |
Renaissance |
MUS 543 |
Baroque Period |
MUS 544 |
Classical Period |
MUS 545 |
Romantic Period |
MUS 546 |
Modern Period |
Final Requirements
During the final semester, theory track majors will complete the following projects:
MUS 695 |
Thesis (theory project) |
Plus:
- Final Comprehensive Oral Examination
Music Composition Track
Core Requirements
MUS 521 |
Music Bibliography |
MUS 624 |
Analytic Techniques |
Composition Requirements
Note: Composition majors must study privately with the composition faculty for three semesters (9 credits)
MUS 609 |
Composition |
MUS 651 |
Pedagogy of Composition |
Music Theory Requirements
MUS 614 |
Pedagogy of Theory |
Choose one course from the following:
MUS 503 |
Twentieth Century Counterpoint |
MUS 652 |
Schenkerian Analysis |
MUS 653 |
Post-Tonal Analysis |
Music History Requirements
Select three courses from the following:
MUS 542 |
Renaissance |
MUS 543 |
Baroque Period |
MUS 544 |
Classical Period |
MUS 545 |
Romantic Period |
MUS 546 |
Modern Period |
Final Requirements
During the final semester, composition track majors will complete the following projects:
MUS 695 |
Thesis (composition project) |
Plus:
- Final Comprehensive Oral Examination
