Master of Music in Strings
Through continued development of performance skills and overall musicianship, this degree is designed to prepare the graduate for a career in performance or teaching, or doctoral study. Performance opportunities include the University Philharmonic, Chamber Soloists chamber orchestra, studio ensembles such as the MU Cello Choir, and chamber groups coached by members of the Esterhazy Quartet.
Prerequisites
- Bachelors degree in music (or demonstrated equivalent)
- GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours
- Senior recital
If an applicant does not meet the required prerequisites, then appropriate course(s) may be added to the degree requirements.
Required Courses
|
8313 |
Intro to Graduate Study I |
2 |
|
8314 |
Intro to Graduate Study II |
1 |
|
8455 |
Studio Instruction |
8 |
|
8773 |
String Repertory I |
1 |
|
8774 |
String Repertory II |
1 |
|
73xx |
Music History elective* |
3 |
|
72xx |
Music Theory elective* |
3 |
|
72xx or 73xx |
Music Theory or Music History elective |
3 |
|
8970 |
Graduate Recital |
1 |
|
8841 |
University Philharmonic |
4 |
|
8846 |
Chamber Ensemble |
2 |
|
7xxx-8xxx |
Electives** |
3 |
|
|
Total |
32 |
|---|
Additional Requirements
- Comprehensive Exam General Info
- See degree specific guidelines on this page to the right
- No more than one course with a grade lower than B- may count toward completion of the degree.
* A minimum of three credits each are required in both theory and history.
** Electives may be 7000-level or higher music or non-music courses, chosen with consultation with the advisor
