M.M. Music Education - Latin Music Studies Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. in Music Education – Concentration in Latin Music

Background Studies (either taken prior to M.M. studies, or to complete before graduating):
Proficiency equivalent to 2 years of Spanish in High School OR the first two semesters (1410 & 1420) of Spanish at the college level (all students in this emphasis must pass the proficiency exam in Spanish through the Texas State Modern Language Department). NOTE: Any language leveling classes must be completed during the first year.

Core Studies (12 credits):

3 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (MU 5334)
3 MU 5369 History of Music in Latin America*
3 1 Western Music Literature course (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5373)
3 Musical Styles (MU 5350)

Major Field (24 credits — including 12 credits selected from Salsa Track OR Mariachi Track):

3 Psychology of Music (MU 5329)
3 Research in Music Education I (MU 5325)
3 Foundations of Music Education (MU 5328)
3 MUSP 5353 Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques (MU 5327)

Salsa Track

4 Salsa Ensemble (MUSE 5102)
3 Salsa Arranging (MU 5366)
3 History of Music in the Caribbean (MU 5367; formerly Salsa History and Methods)*
1 Latin Music Methods (MU 5166)*
1 Afro-Cuban Hand Drumming (MUSP 5175)

ORMariachi Track

4 Mariachi Ensemble (MUSE 5103)
3 Mariachi Arranging (MU 5356)
3 History of Music in Mexico (MU 5368; formerly Mariachi History and Methods)*
1 Latin Music Methods (MU 5166)*
1 Guitarrón and Vihuela Class (MU 5165)

1 Hour Oral Exam______36 credit hours total* Curricular change in effect Fall 2013

M.M. Music Education Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. – Music EducationConcentration in Choral, Instrumental, and General Music Education

Core Studies (12 credits):

• MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
• 2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
• MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

• MU 5329 Psychology of Music
• MU 5325 Research in Music Education I
• MU 5326 Foundations of Music Education
• MUSP 5337 Advanced Conducting

Electives (12 credits):

Music Education Elective (3 credits):

[3x] MU 5136 Special Topic Workshops (each is a 1-week-long workshop)

MU 5355 Pedagogy of Music Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship

MU 5365 Computing in Music

Techniques Electives (6 credits):
• MU 5322 Instrumental Techniques and Materials (for Instrumental Music emphasis)
• MU 5323 Vocal Music Education Methods (for Choral Music emphasis)
• Independent Study MU 5317 or MU 5313 (for General Music Emphasis)
• MU 5353 Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques

• MU 5326 Research in Music Education II (with Final Music Education Project)
NOTE: The Final Music Education Project is usually part of the Music Ed
Research II course. If this course is not taken as part of this elective, the Final
Music Education Project must be completed as part of another course taken by
the student – to be approved by the music education faculty.
Lessons Electives (3 credits):
• 3 credits of applied performance lessons [various course numbers]

36 Credit Hours TotalComprehensive Oral Exam

M.M. Music Education - Kodály Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. – Music EducationKodály Emphasis

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits)

• MU5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
• 2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU5310, MU5314, MU 5315, MU5320, MU5340, MU5360, MU 5375)
• MU5350 Musical Styles

Emphasis Courses (18 credits)

• Kodály Level I (6 credits):
• MU5240 Musicianship & Sol-fa
• MU5141 Kodály Conducting
• MU5242 Kodály Pedagogy
• MU5143 Kodály Materials
• Kodály Level II (6 credits):
• MU5344 Musicianship & Sol-fa
• MU5145 Kodály Conducting
• MU5246 Pedagogy
• MU5147 Materials
• Kodály Level III (6 credits):
• MU5248 Musicianship & Sol-fa
• MU5149 Kodály Conducting
• MU5250 Pedagogy
• MU5151 Research and Retrieval

Electives (6 credits):

MU 5325 Research in Music Education I

MU 5326 Foundations of Music Education

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

MU 5355 Pedagogy of Music Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship

MU 5365 Computing in Music

MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis

MUSP 5337 Advanced Conducting

36 Credit Hours TotalComprehensive Oral Exam

M.M. Music - Brass, Percussion, or Woodwind Performance Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. – MusicBrass, Percussion, or Woodwind Performance Concentration

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

• MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
• 2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
• MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

• 8 credits of Applied Lessons
• MUSP 5101 Graduate Recital
• 3 credits of Ensembles

Electives (12 credits):

Up to 3 additional credits of Applied Instrument

Up to 3 additional credits of Ensembles

Up to 3 credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)

MU 5327 Advanced Conducting (instrumental)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

MU 5355 Pedagogy of Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship

MU 5365 Computing in Music

MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis

36 Total Credit Hours1-Hour RecitalComprehensive Oral Exam

M.M. Music - Guitar, Keyboard, or Strings Performance Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. – MusicGuitar, Keyboard, or Strings Performance Concentration

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

MU5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
MU5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

8 credits of Applied Instrument
MUSP 5101 Graduate Recital
3 credits of Ensembles

Electives (12 credits):

Up to 3 additional credits of Applied Instrument

Up to 3 additional credits of Ensembles

Up to 3 credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)

MU 5327 Advanced Conducting (instrumental or choral)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

MU 5355 Pedagogy of Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship

MU 5365 Computing in Music

MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis

36 Credit Hours Total1-Hour Recital1-Hour Oral Exam

M.M. Music - Vocal Performance Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. – MusicConcentration in Voice Performance

NOTE: Students who score less than 70% on the music theory placement test will take MU5357 Graduate Music Theory and Musicianship. Students who score less than 70% on the music history placement test will take MU 5330A History and Analysis in Music in addition to the degree requirements listed below.
Prerequisites: Diction: Students who score less than 80% on the Diction Placement exam will take MU 2141 Diction in Singing I and MU 2142 Diction in Singing II.
Languages: One year each of TWO of the standard singing languages (French, German, and Italian) at the college level or proof of language proficiency at the Beginner Level II (1420) as determined by the Texas State Department of Modern Languages.

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

MU5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
MU5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

• 8 credits of Applied Voice
• MUSP 5101 Graduate Recital
• 3 credits of either Opera or Choral Ensemble, in consultation with the ensemble faculty
• MU 5375E Song Literature
• MU 5375G Vocal Pedagogy and Materials

Electives (12 credits):

Up to 3 additional credits of Applied Instrument

Up to 3 additional credits of Ensembles

Up to 3 credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)

MU 5323 Vocal Music Education Method

MU 5327 Advanced Conducting (choral)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

MU 5355 Pedagogy of Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship

MU 5365 Computing in Music

MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis

36 Credit Hours Total1-Hour RecitalComprehensive Oral Exam

M.M. Music - Latin Music Studies Performance Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. – MusicConcentration in Latin Music Performance

Core Studies (12 credits):

3 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music (MU 5334)
3 MU 5369 History of Music in Latin America*
3 Western Music Literature course (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5373)
3 Musical Styles (MU 5350)

Major Field (24 credits — including 12 credits selected from Salsa Track OR Mariachi Track):

8 Applied Instrument(s) - 2 credits through traditional (Western) applied music lessons focusing on technique and 6 credits through Applied Latin Music Studies lessons
3 Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques (MU 5353)
1 Graduate Recital (MUSP 5101)

Salsa Track
4 Salsa Ensemble (MUSE 5102)
3 Salsa Arranging (MU 5366)
3 History of Music in the Caribbean (MU 5367; formerly Salsa History and Methods)*
1 Latin Music Methods (MU 5166)*
1 Afro-Cuban Hand Drumming (MUSP 5175)
OR

Mariachi Track
4 Mariachi Ensemble (MUSE 5103)
3 Mariachi Arranging (MU 5356)
3 History of Music in Mexico (MU 5368; formerly Mariachi History and Methods)*
1 Latin Music Methods (MU 5166)*
1 Guitarrón and Vihuela Techniques (MUSP 5165)

1 Hour Oral Exam______36 credit hours total * Curricular change in effect Fall 2013

M.M. Music - Jazz Performance Concentration Degree Plan

Texas State UniversitySchool of Music

Master of MusicConcentration in Jazz PerformanceDegree Plan

Theory and History Proficiency Exams

NOTE: Students who do not achieve 70% on the music theory placement test will be required to take MU5357 — Graduate Music Theory and Musicianship, and students who do not achieve 70% on the music history placement test will be required to take MU5330A – History and Analysis of Music, in addition to the degree requirements listed below.

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music — 3 credits
2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375) or Jazz History — 6 credits
MU 5350 Musical Styles — 3 credits

Major Field (24 credits):

8 Credits of applied lessons
MU 5101 –Graduate Recital – 1 credit
4 credits of Large Ensemble - MUSE 5160, MUSE 5161, or MUSE 5162
Jazz Pedagogy - 3 credits
Jazz Arranging – 3 credits
Jazz Improvisation – 3 credits
MUSP 5130 Applied Keyboard (Jazz Piano) – 1 credit
MUSE 5127 Jazz Combo

Recital1-Hour Oral Exam______36 credits total

M.M. Music - Music Theory Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. – MusicConcentration in Music Theory

NOTE:
(1) A piano proficiency is required for this concentration.
(2) Students who do not achieve 70% on the music theory placement test will be required to take MU5357 Graduate Music Theory and Musicianship, and students who reach less than 70% on the music history placement test will take MU 5330A History and Analysis in Music in addition to the degree requirements listed below.
(3) Counterpoint and Orchestration are required background courses. If these courses have not been taken in the undergraduate program, students will have to take these in addition to all required courses for this concentration.

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

•MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
•2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
•MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (18 credits):

• 2 Thesis Courses (MU 5399A and MU 5399B)
• MU 5355 Pedagogy of Music Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship
• 3 credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)
• MU 5375H Post-Tonal Music Analysis
• MU 5375A Schenkerian Analysis

Electives (6 credits):

• 1-6 credits of Applied Keyboard (MUSP 5180, MUSP 5280, MUSP 5380, MUSP 5185, MUSP 5285, MUSP 5385)

• 1-6 credits of Applied Composition (MUSP 5130, MUSP 5230, MUSP 5330)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

• MU 5365 Computing in Music

• Up to 3 additional credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)

36 Credit Hours TotalThesis Meeting1-Hour Oral Exam

M.M. Music - Music History / Literature Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. in Music with a Concentration in Music History / Literature

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

•MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
•2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
•MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

•2 Thesis Courses (MU 5399A and MU 5399B)
•2 additional Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)

Electives (12 credits):

Up to 3 additional credits of Applied Lessons

Up to 3 credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

MU 5355 Pedagogy of Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship

MU 5365 Computing in Music

MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis

36 Credit Hours TotalThesis Meeting1-Hour Oral Exam

M.M. Music - Composition Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. in Music with a Concentration in Composition

NOTE:
(1) A piano proficiency is required for this concentration.
(2) Counterpoint and Orchestration are required background courses; if these courses have not been taken in the undergraduate degree program, students will take these in addition to all required courses for this emphasis.
(3) Students who score less than 70% on the music theory placement test will take MU5357 Graduate Music Theory and Musicianship. Students who score less than 70% on the music history placement test will take MU 5330A History and Analysis in Music in addition to the degree requirements listed below.

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

•MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
•2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
•MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

•11 credits of composition (MUSP 5180, 5280, 5380, 5185, 5285, 5385)
•MU 5192 Graduate Lecture-Recital OR MUSP 5101 Graduate Recital

Electives (12 credits):

Up to 3 additional credits of Applied Lessons

Up to 3 credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)

Up to 3 credits of Mysterium (MUSE 5180) or Modern Music Ensemble (MUSE 5185)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

MU 5355 Pedagogy of Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship

MU 5365 Computing in Music

MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis

1-Hour Oral ExamRecital or Lecture-Recital

Portfolio:

Students are required to develop a portfolio of original compositions, to be approved by the teacher of record and the composition faculty, that must include a combination of solo, chamber, and large ensemble works. Electro-acoustic pieces can be incorporated as well. The portfolio should include these scores and one CD recording of original compositions for submission at the comprehensive oral exam. Before graduation, a bound copy of the portfolio (with accompanying CD) will be placed and catalogued in Alkek Library.

M.M. Music - Choral Conducting Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. in Music with a Concentration in Choral Conducting

NOTE:
(1) A score reading proficiency is required for this concentration.
(2) Students who score less than 70% on the music theory placement test will take MU5357 Graduate Music Theory and Musicianship. Students who score less than 70% on the music history placement test will take MU 5330A History and Analysis in Music in addition to the degree requirements listed below.
(3) Undergraduate Diction as well as one modern language (German, Italian, or French). If those courses were not part of the undergraduate degree program, students must fulfill the prerequisite requirements by the end of their master’s studies. (Language proficiency equivalent to 2 years of Italian, German, or French in High School OR the first two semesters [1410 & 1420] of Italian, German, or French at the college level.)

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

• MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
• 2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
• MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

• MUSP 5337 Advanced (choral) Conducting
• 2 x MUSP 5227 Applied Conducting
• 1 x MUSP 5127 Applied Conducting
• 3 x MUSE 5128 Conducting Seminar [also covers analytical studies & score reading]
• MUSP 5101 Graduate Recital

Electives (12 credits):

Electives Related to Major Field (3-6 credits)
• MUSP 5337 Advanced (instrumental) Conducting
• additional applied conducting lessons (MUSP 5127, 5227, 5327)
• MU 5323 Vocal Music Education Methods (required if Vocal Pedagogy was not in student’s undergraduate degree)
Applied / Ensemble Electives (3-6 credits)
• applied studies (except applied conducting) (various course numbers)
• vocal ensembles (various course numbers)
Academic Electives (3 credits)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music
MU 5355 Pedagogy of Theory and Comprehensive Musicianship
MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis
1 additional Music Literature course (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360)

36 Total Credit Hours Recital

1-Hour Oral Exam

M.M. Music - Instrumental Conducting Concentration Degree Plan

School of Music

M.M. in Music with a Concentration in Instrumental Conducting

Core Studies (12 credits):

• MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
• 2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
• MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

• MU 5327 [from Fall 2008: MUSP 5337] Advanced (instrumental) Conducting
• 2 x MUSP 5227 Applied Conducting
• 1 x MUSP 5127 Applied Conducting
• 3 x MUSE 5128 Conducting Seminar [also covers analytical studies & score reading]
•MU 5192 Graduate Recital

Electives (12 credits):

Electives Related to Major Field (3-6 credits)
•MUSP 5337 Advanced (instrumental) Conducting
•additional applied conducting lessons (MUSP 5127, 5227, 5327)
•MU 5322 Instrumental Techniques and Materials
•MU 5353 Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques
Applied / Ensemble Electives (3-6 credits)
•applied studies (except applied conducting) (various course numbers)
•instrumental ensembles (various course numbers)
Academic Electives (3 credits)
•MU5355 Pedagogy of Music Theory
•MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis
•1 additional Music Literature course (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)

MU 5329 Psychology of Music

36 Credit Hours TotalRecital1-Hour Oral Exam

M.M. Music Education - Latin Music Studies Concentration Degree Plan