CURRICULA
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SCHOOL OF MUSIC

C. Brad Foley, Dean, A-118 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Robert L. Hause, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies, A-119 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Rodney Schmidt, Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Technology, A-102 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Charles F. Bath, Chairperson, Keyboard Music, A-369 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Thomas J. Huener, Chairperson, Theory, Composition, and Musicology, A-301 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Jeffery W. Jarvis, Chairperson, Instrumental Music, A-314 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Michelle Hairston, Chairperson, Music Education, A-213 A. J. Fletcher Music Center
John B. O'Brien, Chairperson, Vocal Studies, A-268 A. J. Fletcher Music Center

The School of Music offers four master of music degrees: the MM in music education, the MM in music therapy, the MM in performance, and the MM in theory-composition.  The MM in music education has two options, one is approved for North Carolina teacher licensure.  The MM in performance offers concentrations in accompanying; organ, piano, voice, strings, percussion, or wind instrument; sacred music; woodwind or brass specialist; choral conducting; jazz; instrumental conducting; and pedagogy (piano, string, or vocal).  The MM in theory-composition offers concentrations in composition (traditional and electronic), theory, and music technology.  Students completing any of these professional degree programs achieve a broad conceptual understanding of their major area through a synthesis of theoretical and historical information. They acquire applied skills in research and performance for meaningful and effective use of this knowledge.

ADMISSION

Applicants must meet the requirements established by the Graduate School and complete its admission process. Applicants must have the equivalent of a bachelor of music degree from an accredited institution, a minimum average grade of B in all previous course work, and demonstrate an acceptable level of musical accomplishment through an audition. Portfolio admission is an option in music education and music therapy.  As part of the admission process, all applicants must demonstrate a basic knowledge of music history and theory with an acceptable evaluation on an examination administered at the time of the audition or interview.

Students with identified deficiencies may be required to remediate with appropriate courses (MUSC 6206, 6216).  All applicants for the music education master of music program must submit a teaching license. Applicants in theory/composition must submit examples of their creative and scholarly work (compositions, research, or analytical papers). Students applying for other thesis programs (music therapy, music technology) must submit examples of creative and scholarly work appropriate to those areas.  The master of music degree shall be awarded only after candidates pass a comprehensive examination that includes presentation and defense of a final project.

All candidates for master of music degrees shall participate in conducted or coached ensembles as determined by individual degree area requirements.  Additional information detailing specific requirements for the various degree programs can be found in the admission requirements section of the School of Music Graduate Handbook.

MM IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Minimum degree requirement is 36-39 s.h. as follows:

One week before the comprehensive examination presentation, the student will be required to complete a written examination of work covered in the degree program. The written examination is to be scheduled with the department chair.

 

1.
Core
MUSC 6836, 6837, 6838, 6839, 6977
16 s.h.
2.

Option (Choose option A or B.).
20-23 s.h.
Option A (Approved for North Carolina Graduate Teacher Licensure)
Teacher Education:  EDUC 6001
Other Studies: MUSC 6006 or 6016; 6300, 6400 or 6403; applied music 2 s.h.; at least one of the following courses selected in consultation  with  adviser: MUSC 5937, 5957, 5977, 6617; MUSC 7000 (optional,  may  be  repeated  for  credit)
Electives

3 s.h.


14-17 s.h.
3 s.h.
20-23 s.h.
Option B (Carries No North Carolina Teacher Licensure)
Areas of specialization: music education or music therapy
Other studies: MUSC 6006 or 6016; 2 s.h. applied music; select others in consultation with adviser.
Electives.



17 s.h.
3 s.h.
20 s.h.


MM IN MUSIC THERAPY

Minimum degree requirement is 30 s.h. as follows:

Candidates for the master of music in music therapy must submit an original thesis.

1.
Core
MUSC 6257, 6267, 6357, 6367, 6887, 7000
15 s.h.
2.
Other studies in music.
MUSC 6006 or 6016; others selected in consultation with adviser
5 s.h.
3.
Electives.
Courses in music, behavioral sciences, or related areas selected in consultation with major professor
10 s.h.

MM IN PERFORMANCE

Minimum degree requirement is 30-34 s.h. as follows:

1.
Core: MUSC 6006 or 6016; MUSC 6887; 8-9 s.h. applied music; 2 s.h. recital
16-17 s.h.
2.

Concentration area (Choose one.).

13-18 s.h.
Accompanying (16 s.h. core; 14 s.h. concentration):
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 6457, 6467, 6557, 6567; 6993, 6994
Other Studies in Music: MUSC 6627, 6637, 6639; select others in consultation with adviser.
Electives


10 s.h.
4 s.h.
Choral conducting (16 s.h. core; 14 s.h. concentration):
An audition is required for admission. Candidates for this degree must participate in at least one large ensemble each semester of residence and conduct a public performance of a major choral composition as a final project.
Applied Music and recital: MUSC 5706, 5716, 5906, 6995
Other studies in music: MUSC 5916, 6706, 6837; select others in consultation with adviser
Electives





12 s.h.
2 s.h.
Instrumental conducting (17 s.h. core; 13 s.h. concentration):
An audition is required for admission. Audition repertoire will be chosen from the standard repertoire by the auditioning committee. Graduate students accepted into this degree program must demonstrate keyboard proficiency at an acceptable level. Opportunities for satisfying keyboard proficiency requirements exist through noncredit applied study. Candidates for this degree must participate in at least one large ensemble each semester in residence and conduct a public performance of a major composition as a final project.
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 5706, 5716, 6706, 6995
Other  studies in  music: MUSC 5926 or 6226; select others in consultation with adviser
Electives








10 s.h.
3 s.h.
Jazz (16 s.h. core; 14 s.h. concentration):
An audition is required for admission. Candidates for this degree must perform a public recital while in residence at East Carolina University and complete at least one original composition per semester. Students must perform in at least one large and one small ensemble each semester while in residence.
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 6195, 6196, 6296, 6336, 6995
Other studies in music: MUSC 6095, 6096, 6295, 6395, 6396.
Electives






10 s.h.
4 s.h.
Organ, piano, voice, strings, percussion, or any wind instrument (16 s.h. core; 14 s.h. concentration):
A graduate student accepted into the voice performance master of music degree program must show evidence of proficiency in French, German, and Italian diction equivalent to MUSC 1627, 1637, and 1647. This may be done by examination. In the event that the student is not able to demonstrate proficiency, MUSC 1627, 1637, and 1647 will be required as remedial course work without credit.
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 6--1, 6--2, 6--3 ,or 6--4; 6995
Other studies in music: MUSC 6657 (woodwind, brass, percussion) or 6667 (strings) (Piano only: MUSC 6757; Voice only: MUSC 6617; Organ only: MUSC 5657); select others in consultation with adviser
Electives










11 s.h.
3 s.h.

Pedagogy (Choose piano, string, or vocal.) ( 16 s.h. core; 14-18 s.h. concentration):
Piano (15 s.h.):
Candidates for the master of music in piano pedagogy must fulfill one of the following recital options while in residence at East Carolina University: full solo recital or lecture recital. The performance of recital works and the lecture portion of the lecture recital must be approved by departmental audition. The nature of the lecture recital must be approved by the graduate committee.
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 6012 or 6013; 6727, 6995
Other studies in music: MUSC 6707, 6717, 6757; accompanying and/or chamber music.
Electives.







12 s.h.
3 s.h.
String (Suzuki) (18 s.h.):
Candidates for this degree must perform a full solo recital while in residence at East Carolina University. The recital must include advanced repertoire from the Suzuki Violin School and supplementary literature. Also, candidates must exhibit a thorough understanding of the Suzuki approach and its materials through demonstration teaching. A student may qualify for registration with the Suzuki Association of the Americas after completing the degree requirements.
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 6--2 or 6--3; 6646, 6648; 6995
Other studies in music: MUSC 6645, 6647, 6655, 6656; 6745, 6805 (may be repeated).
Electives.







15 s.h.
3 s.h.
Vocal (14 s.h.):
Candidates for this degree must perform a full recital while in residence.
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 6062 (repeated twice); 6618, 6619, 6995
Other studies in music: MUSC 5616, 6617, select others in consultation with adviser.
Electives.



11 s.h.
3 s.h.
Sacred Music (Choose organ or choral conducting.) (16 s.h. core; 16 s.h. concentration):
Graduate students accepted into the sacred music degree program in organ must take an aural skills proficiency examination to determine whether remedial work is necessary. Students may elect to review aural skills in MUSC 2176, 2186 for no credit. It is strongly suggested that all aural skills proficiency requirements be completed by the end of the second semester of degree work.
Organ:
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 5517, 5527 (repeated once), 6988, 6989; 6995
Other studies in music: MUSC 5547, 5567, 5667, 6597; select others in consultation with adviser
Electives.


13 s.h.
3 s.h.
Choral Conducting:
Graduate students accepted into the sacred degree program in choral conducting must take a piano proficiency examination that will determine whether remedial work is necessary. Students may elect to review keyboard skills in MUSC 2125, 2135 for no credit. It is strongly suggested that all piano proficiency requirements be completed by the end of the second semester of degree work.
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 5706, 5716, 6988, 6989, 6995
Other Studies in Music:  MUSC 5547, 5567, 6577, 6597, 6706; select others in consultation with adviser.
Electives.








13 s.h.
3 s.h.
Woodwind or brass specialist (16 s.h. core; 14 s.h. concentration):
Applied Music and recitals: MUSC 6--1, 6--2, 6--3 ,or 6--4; 6995
Other studies in music:.
Additional applied study in other instruments in student’s instrumental family.
MUSC 6657; ensemble participation on one or more minor instruments.
Electives


12 s.h.
8 s.h.
4 s.h.
2 s.h.

MM IN THEORY-COMPOSITION

Candidates for the master of music in composition must submit an original composition-thesis of substantial proportions or present a full concert recital of pieces composed while in residence at East Carolina University. Candidates for the theory option must submit a thesis. Candidates for the music technology option must complete a project that demonstrates a high level of accomplishment in an area of music technology and includes a written document related to the project.

Minimum degree requirement is 30 s.h. as follows:

 

1.
Core
MUSC 5316, 5326, 6006, 6016, 6887, 7000
16 s.h.
2.

Concentration area (Choose one.)

14 s.h.
Composition:
Other Studies in Music: MUSC 6326 or 6336 (may be repeated for credit), 6366 (may be repeated for credit); select others in consultation with adviser
Electives


10 s.h.
4 s.h.
Music Technology:
Other Studies in Music: MUSC 6300, 6346, 6366, 6400; select others in consultation with adviser.
Electives

10 s.h.
4 s.h.
Theory:
Other Studies in Music: MUSC 5366, 6336, 6356; select others in consultation with adviser.
Electives

10 s.h.
4 s.h.

MUSC: Accompanying

6457, 6467. Advanced Vocal Accompanying (2,2) May be repeated for credit. Extensive study of techniques correlated with practical experience of performing with vocal majors. Accompanying of vocal music major in half recital in one of two semesters.

6557, 6567. Advanced Instrumental Accompanying/Chamber Music (2,2) May be repeated for credit. Extensive study of techniques correlated with practical experience of performing with instrumental majors. Accompanying of instrumental music major in half recital in one semester.

6993. Graduate Recital (1) May be repeated for credit. P: Acceptance in MM degree in accompanying; prior approval by appropriate faculty necessary before recital may be scheduled. Public performance of instrumental musical compositions appropriate to MM degree in accompanying.

6994. Graduate Recital (1) May be repeated for credit. P: Acceptance in MM degree in accompanying; prior approval by appropriate faculty necessary before recital may be scheduled. Public performance of vocal musical compositions appropriate to MM degree in accompanying.

MUSC: Applied Music

5_ _1, 5 _ _2. Graduate Applied Music (1,2) May be repeated for credit. P: Graduate status in music; consent of instructor. Applied music study with appropriate instrument (choices below) or voice. One thirty-minute lesson weekly (1 s.h.) or one one-hour lesson weekly (2 s.h.).

6 _ _1, 6_ _2, 6_ _3, 6_ _4. Graduate Applied Music (1,2,3,4) May be repeated for credit. P: Graduate status in music; consent of instructor. Applied music study with appropriate instrument (choices below) or voice. One thirty-minute lesson weekly (1 s.h.) or one one-hour lesson weekly (2-4 s.h.).

Instruction is available for the following instruments:

01-Piano

10-String Bass

19-Trombone
02-Organ

11-Flute

20-Euphonium

03-Harpsichord

13-Oboe

21-Tuba

05-Guitar

14-Bassoon

22-Percussion

06-Voice

15-Clarinet

23-Jazz

07-Violin

16-Saxophone (alto or tenor)

  
08-Viola

17-Trumpet

  

09-Cello

18-Horn

  

6105, 6115. Guitar Class (1,1) May be repeated for credit. May count toward graduate minor applied music requirement. P: Graduate status in music; consent of instructor. Fundamentals of beginning (6105) and intermediate (6115) guitar performance, including use of guitar as an accompanying instrument.

6231, 6232, 6233, 6234. Graduate Jazz (1,2,3,4) May be repeated for credit. P: Graduate school admission as non-degree or degree student. Technique and repertoire appropriate to jazz performance medium.

6995. Graduate Recital (2) May be repeated for credit. P: Acceptance into a degree program that requires a recital for graduation; prior approval by the requisite applied music faculty committee is necessary before the recital may be scheduled. Public performance of musical compositions appropriate to the student’s specific degree program.

MUSC: Conducting

5706, 5716. Advanced Applied Conducting (3,3) May be repeated for credit. Applied instrumental or choral conducting techniques. Score reading and analytical studies to develop knowledgeable interpretation of compositions for performance.

6706. Advanced Conducting (3) May be repeated for credit. Preparation of musical compositions for performance. Development of advanced skills in conducting technique, score reading, and musical analysis.

MUSC: Music Education

5937. Teaching Music in the Elementary School (2) May not count toward general education fine arts requirement. Materials, techniques, and all phases of elementary school music program.

5947. Choral Problems and Techniques (2) Seminar in problems pertaining to rehearsal and performance of choral music.

5957. Instrumental Problems and Techniques (2) Seminar in problems pertaining to elementary, middle school, and secondary school instrumental music programs.

5977. General Music in the Secondary Schools (2) May not count toward general education fine arts requirement. Contemporary concepts in teaching at middle, junior, and senior high school levels. Examination of literature and materials.

6048. Music for Children with Exceptionalities (2) Materials, procedures, methods, and activities applicable to teaching music for children with exceptionalities.

6217. Foundations of Instruction for Instrumental Music (2) Criteria for selection and use of music and materials in elementary school. Role of beginning instrumental music in schools and its relationship to entire school program.

6237. Foundations of Instruction for Vocal and General Music Education (2) Planning and evaluation of instruction for general music classroom. Elements of music and their related components. Voice classification, vocal technique, and role of choral program in elementary school.

6287. Laboratory Choral Experience in Music Education (2) Application of conducting skills and refinement of music teaching and rehearsal skills. Teaching approaches and choral rehearsal techniques for middle- and high-school singers.

6323. Materials and Methods in Music Education (2) Relevant issues in music education. Development of individual philosophy of music and musical instruction and specific techniques for teaching instrumental music in primary and secondary schools.

6333. Materials and Methods for Choral and Vocal Music Education (2) Organization, administration, motivation, discipline, and innovative methodology for choral and vocal teaching in primary and secondary schools.

6405. Laboratory Instrumental Experience in Music Education (2) Application of conducting skills and refinement of music teaching and rehearsal skills. Teaching approaches and instrumental rehearsal techniques for middle- and high-school students.

6836. Foundations, Leadership, and Communication in Music Education (3) Adaptations and implications for current practices to historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, and theoretical foundations of music education and how these factors influence music teaching, leadership, communication, and learning.

6837. History and Philosophy of Music Education (3) Detailed survey from antiquity to present which lead to advancement of personal philosophy of music education.

6838. Research for Practitioners in Music Education (4) Recent developments in music education. Emphasis on research strategies for conducting field-based research.

6839. Methods, Materials, and Pedagogy in Music Education (3) Instructional techniques, methods, materials, pedagogy, and diversity in music education through critical analysis and review of contemporary methods.

6897. Seminar: Music in Higher Education (2) Historical development of music offerings at college level.  Comparison of curriculum patterns in major divisions of collegiate music offerings. Relationship of music curricula to general education and professional subject areas.

6927. Seminar: Problems in Music Education (2) Research into specific problems in some phase of music education.

6937. Seminar: Problems in Music Education (2) Research into new problem in music education or continuation of  problem first begun in MUSC 6927 that merits additional time and research.

6977. Curriculum Issues and Trends in Music Education (2) May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. Contemporary philosophies and objectives of music education in public education. Scope and sequence of K-12 music curriculum. Trends and developments of evaluative criteria.

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