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The Master's Program
A minimum of 33 semester hours of course work is required for the Master of Music degree. These hours are specifically distributed according to the area of concentration. All concentrations require course work in music bibliography, musicology and music theory and allow for elective courses. Specific curricula are available from the school. All concentrations require a written and oral final examination.
A thesis is required of students in composition, musicology, and music theory. A graduate recital or performance project is given in lieu of thesis by students with concentrations in performance, pedagogy, jazz, accompanying, choral conducting, and instrumental conducting.
The concentration in music education is designed for persons who hold a bachelor's degree in music or music education and certification to teach music in the public schools. Both thesis and non-thesis options are available.