Jacobs School of Music

Departmental E-mail: musgrad [at] indiana [dot] edu

Departmental URL:  http://www.music.indiana.edu/degrees/graduate-diploma/index.shtml

(Please note that when conferring University Graduate School degrees, minors, certificates, and sub-plans, the University Graduate School’s staff uses those requirements contained only in The University Graduate School Bulletin.)

Curriculum

Curriculum
Courses
Faculty

Degrees Offered

Master of Arts, dual Master of Arts and Master of Library Science (jointly with the Department of Information and Library Sci­ence), and Doctor of Philosophy.

In addition, the Jacobs School of Music offers the Master of Music, the Master of Music Education, the Master of Science in Music Education, the combined Master of Music and Master of Library Science (jointly with the Department of Information and Library Science), the Doctor of Music, and the Doctor of Music Education degrees. For infor­mation regarding degrees offered exclusively or jointly by the Jacobs School of Music and the Department of Information and Library Science, see their respective bulletins.

Special School Requirements

(See also general University Graduate School requirements.)

Admission

Applicants must apply to both the Graduate Division of the Jacobs School of Music and the University Graduate School. Entrance proficiency examinations are also required; for details see the “Graduate Division” section of the Jacobs School of Music Bulletin. Students must meet the general requirements of the University Graduate School and the specific requirements of the Jacobs School of Music outlined in its bulletin.

Grades

Current and cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B).

Master of Arts Degree

Master of Arts in Musicology

Admission

Bachelor’s degree (B.M. or B.A.) with a major in music, or demonstrated equivalent. Applications must include a formal research paper on a historical or theoretical subject in music.

Proficiency Examinations

Examinations in music theory, music history, keyboard skills, and music performance.

Major

18 credit hours

9 hours selected from:

• M502 Composers: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.
• M510 Topics in Music Literature (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.
• M525 Survey of Operatic Literature (3 cr.)
• M527 Symphonic Literature (3 cr.)
• M528 Chamber Music Literature (3 cr.)
• M650 Music in the United States (3 cr.)
• M651 Medieval Music (3 cr.)
• M652 Renaissance Music (3 cr.)
• M653 Baroque Music (3 cr.)
• M654 Classic Music (3 cr.)
• M655 Romantic Music (3 cr.)
• M656 Modern Music (3 cr.)
• M657 Music Since 1960 (3 cr.)

6 hours selected from:

• T545 Introductory Analysis of Music Literature (3 cr.)
• T551 Analytical Techniques for Tonal Music (3 cr.)
• T555 Schenkerian Analysis (3 cr.)
• T556 Analysis of Music since 1900 (3 cr.)

M601 Master’s Seminar in Musicology (3 cr.)

Music History and Literature Requirement

6 credit hours selected from:

• M502 Composers: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.
• M510 Topics in Music Literature (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.
• M525 Survey of Operatic Literature (3 cr.)
• M527 Symphonic Literature (3 cr.)
• M528 Chamber Music Literature (3 cr.)
• M650 Music in the United States (3 cr.)
• M651 Medieval Music (3 cr.)
• M652 Renaissance Music (3 cr.)
• M653 Baroque Music (3 cr.)
• M654 Classic Music (3 cr.)
• M655 Romantic Music (3 cr.)
• M656 Modern Music (3 cr.)
• M657 Music Since 1960 (3 cr.)

Other Required Credits

6 credit hours inside or outside music in which the student has the background to do graduate-level course work, as approved by the director of graduate studies.

Tool-Subject Requirement

M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography (2 cr.) with a grade of B or higher.

Foreign Language Requirement

Reading knowledge of French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, or Spanish. Reading knowledge in a language may be demonstrated in the following ways: by passing an examination administered by the appropriate language department, by passing a translation examination administered by the musicology department, by grades of B or higher in two semesters of reading courses at the graduate level, or by receiving a grade of B or higher in a literature or civilization course at Indiana University numbered 300 or higher (exclusive of individual readings and correspondence courses) in which the reading is done in the foreign language.

Major Ensemble

2 credit hours each semester until four fall-spring enrollments are reached or the student graduates.

Master of Arts Examination

Ordinarily to be taken in the semester in which a student completes the course work for the degree.

Dual Master of Arts and Master of Library Science Degrees

This program permits the student to coordinate a Master of Library Science degree with either a Master of Arts degree in musicology or a Master of Music in music theory.

Admission Requirement

In addition to the general requirements, the student must apply for admission to the Jacobs School of Music and simulta­neously to the Department of Information and Library Science and must meet admission criteria established by each.

Requirements

The student must satisfy all the requirements for a Master of Arts degree in musicology or a Master of Music degree in music theory, and for a Master of Library Science degree.

The Other Required Credits requirement for the Master of Arts or Master of Music degree is fulfilled by 6 credit hours in Library Science, which count towards both degrees.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Majors are available in:

Music Education

Prerequisite

Candidates must have a scholarly or teaching background that indicates potential for outstanding scholarship in the field of music education.

Admission

(1) short video recording which demonstrates proficiency in teaching and performance or ensemble direction (2) interview with music education faculty (3) three- to five-page essay on applicant’s background and goals in music education.

Proficiency Examinations

Examinations in music theory, music history, keyboard skills, and music performance.

Major-Field Requirements

48 credit hours

Foundation Courses 9 credit hours

• E518 Foundations of Music Education (3 cr.)
• E530 Learning Processes in Music (3 cr.)
• E535 Measurement, Evaluation, and Guidance in Music (3 cr.)

These courses may be waived through methods determined by the department such as completion of an equivalent course or examination, with the approval of the department chairperson and the director of graduate studies. Credit hours for waived courses may be replaced with electives or dissertation.

Core Courses 8 credit hours

• E618 History, Curriculum, and Philosophy of Music Education (3 cr.)
• E619 Psychology of Music (3 cr.)
• E645 Music Teacher Education (2 cr.)
• E663 Public Research Lecture in Music Education (0 cr.)

Research courses 18 credit hours

• E631 Quantitative Research in Music Education (3 cr.)
• E632 Advanced Quantitative Research in Music Education (3 cr.)
• E640 Qualitative Research in Music Education (3 cr.)
• E658 Seminar in Music Education (2 cr.)
• E660 Philosophical Research in Music Education (2 cr.)
• E661 Historical Research in Music Education (2 cr.)
• One of:
  • E665 Advanced Philosophical Research in Music Education (3 cr.)
  • an advanced qualitative, historical, or quantitative research course outside music education, approved by the music education department
• E650 Music Education Research Colloquium (0 cr.), required each semester of full-time enrollment

Specialization Area

6 credit hours of graduate music courses in one of the following areas with the approval of the chair or coordinator of graduate studies in music education. An audition is required for wind conducting, choral conducting, and individual studio (performance/composition) specialization areas.

1. Wind Conducting and Literature.  G566-G567 Interpretation and Conducting of Band Literature I-II (3-3 cr.)
2. Choral Conducting and Methodology.  Two of E528 Advanced Choral Methods and Materials (3 cr.), E582 Methods and Materials for Teaching Vocal Jazz (3 cr.), or G560 Graduate Choral Conducting (3 cr.)
3. College Music Teaching.  E517 Sociology of Music (3 cr.), E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.)
4. Instrumental Methodology.  E527 Advanced Instrumental Methods (3 cr.), E568 Administration of Instrumental Groups (3 cr.)
5. Jazz Methodology. E581 Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Jazz (3 cr.) or E582 Methods and Materials for Teaching Vocal Jazz (3 cr.):  O501 Fundamentals of Jazz Theory (1 cr.) and O521 Jazz Improvisation 1 (2 cr.)
6. General Music Methodology.  One of E524 Exploratory Teaching in General Music K-12 (3 cr.) or E540 Topics in General Music (3 cr.); one of E521 The Children’s Chorus (3 cr.), E522 Music in Early Childhood (3 cr.), or E571 Kodály Concept I (3 cr.)
7. String Methodology.  E646 Graduate Seminar in String Research (3 cr.), one of G590 String Orchestra Literature (3 cr.) or E580 Methods and Materials for Teaching String Music (3 cr.)
8. Individual studio study (performance/composition). 6 credits of 800-level individual study in a performance area or composition.

Minor

12 credit hours within or outside the field of music in any subject for which the candidate has the necessary background for advanced coursework.  The minor field must differ from the specialization area.  Some departments may require a written and/or oral examination in the minor field.

Dissertation

E700 Dissertation in Music Education (7 cr.)

Qualifying Examination

Written and oral examination.

Music Theory

Admission

Master’s degree in music theory or musicology or the demon­strated equivalent. Students with outstanding credentials may apply directly from a bachelor’s degree. Students are required to demonstrate competency in all areas required of the M.M. music theory major at Indiana University, and may be exempt­ed from certain courses on the recommendation of the depart­ment. In addition to three letters of recommendation, applicants must submit two extensive, formal research papers or a master’s thesis in music theory or musicology. An individual interview is also required; applicants are expected to be proficient in sight singing, aural skills, and keyboard harmony.

Proficiency Examinations

Examinations in music theory, music history, keyboard skills, and music performance.

Major-Field Requirements

Students with a completed master’s degree must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in the major field, including dissertation. Students admitted directly from the bachelor’s degree must complete at least 66 credit hours in the major field.

Foundation courses

Demonstrated proficiency in the content of the following courses:

• T551 Analytical Techniques for Tonal Music (3 cr.)
• T555 Schenkerian Analysis (3 cr.)
• T556 Analysis of Music Since 1900 (3 cr.)
• T565 Stylistic Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.)
• T591 Music Theory Pedagogy (3 cr.)

Students may demonstrate proficiency through methods determined by the department such as examination or submission of a portfolio based on previous coursework, or by completion of the above courses. Proficiency demonstrated through means other than taking the courses listed requires approval of the department chairperson and the director of graduate studies.

Advanced courses

• T623-T624 History of Music Theory I-II (3-3 cr.)
• T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3-3-3-3 cr.)
• T550 Readings in Music Theory* (3 cr.)
• 3 credits chosen from T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.), T561 Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.), T619 Projects and Problems in Music Theory (3 cr.), or another graduate course approved by the department chairperson and director of graduate studies.
• T650 Dissertation Proposal Workshop (1 cr.)

*Students who have already fulfilled the requirement for T550 must take 3 credits of T658, T561, or T619, or another graduate course approved by the department chairperson and director of graduate studies.

Minor and Other Required Credits

24 credit hours. Student must elect a 12-credit hour minor field in either music history and literature,  musicology, or ethnomusicology.  The other 12 credit hours may be taken inside or outside the Jacobs School of Music, subject to the approval by the director of graduate studies.  If all credits are taken in a single field outside the student's department, a formal minor must be declared.  A maximum of 9 credits may be taken in a single department unless a minor is declared.

Public Lecture

T659 Public Lecture (0 cr.). The public lecture must be complet­ed before scheduling the oral qualifying examination.

Dissertation

T700 Dissertation in Music Theory (2-26 cr.).

Tool-Subject Requirement

M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography (2 cr.) with a grade of B or higher.

Foreign Language Requirement

Reading knowledge of one non-English language as demonstrated by examination; by grades of B or higher in two semesters of reading courses at the graduate level; by receiving, in the cases of Catalan, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish, a grade of B (3.0) or higher in a literature or civilization course at Indiana University numbered 300 or higher (exclusive of individual readings and correspondence courses) in which the reading is done in the foreign language; or demonstration of proficiency in one research skill, approved by the department and the director of graduate studies of the Jacobs School of Music.

Qualifying Examination

Written and oral examination.

Musicology

Admission

Applicants for the Ph.D. in musicology must demonstrate strong preparation in music history. Students with outstanding credentials may apply directly from a bachelor’s degree; stu­dents holding an M.A. or M.M. in musicology may be exempted from certain courses on the recommendation of the depart­ment. A formal research paper must be submitted with the ap­plication.

Proficiency Examinations

Examinations in music theory, music history, keyboard skills, and music performance.

Major-Field Requirements

48 to 78 credit hours

• M551 Introduction to Historical Musicology (3 cr.)
• M602 Seminar in Musicology (3-3-3-3-3 cr.)
• M603 Methods of Musical Scholarship (3 cr.)
• Six credits drawn from M602 or M603 (3-3 cr.)
• Courses in musicology, music history and literature, music theory, ethnomusicology, or other musical subjects with approval of the department and director of graduate studies (3-3-3 cr.). Students holding an MA or MM in musicology may be exempted from some or all of these courses on the recommendation of the department. If these credits are waived, students must enroll in an additional 9 credits of M700 Dissertation in Musicology.
• M604 Qualifying Exam Tutorial (3 cr.)
• M605 Qualifying Exam and Dissertation Area Tutorial (3 cr.)

Minor

One minor, which may be inside or outside of music, with sufficient credit hours to satisfy the course requirements for a Ph.D. minor, as determined by the department in which the minor is taken. All such minors must be recognized or accepted by the University Graduate School. A Ph.D. minor typically requires 12 credit hours of course work, and departments may also require a written and/or oral examination in the minor field.

Dissertation

M700 Dissertation in Musicology (6-36 cr.).

Foreign Language Requirement

Reading knowledge of two non-English languages. The first language must be French, German, Italian, Latin, Russian, or Spanish; the second should be relevant to the student’s research area and is to be determined in consultation with a musicology faculty advisor and the department chair. Reading knowledge in a language may be demonstrated in the following ways: by passing an examination administered by the appropriate language department, by passing a translation examination administered by the musicology department, by grades of B or higher in two semesters of reading courses at the graduate level, or by receiving a grade of B or higher in a literature or civilization course at Indiana University numbered 300 or higher (exclusive of individual readings and correspondence courses) in which the reading is done in the foreign language.

Qualifying Examination

Written and oral examination focusing on areas chosen by the candidate in consultation with his or her advisory committee.

Progress toward Degree

Proficiencies in music history and music theory should be met by the end of the first year. One language examination should be passed by the end of the first year, and a second must be passed before the qualifying examination along with keyboard and performance proficiencies. Students should ordinarily complete course work by the middle of the third year (end of the third year for students admitted from a bachelor's degree), complete qualifying examinations in the following semester, and submit a dissertation topic proposal a semester after that. Deviations from this schedule should be the subject of consultation with the department chair.

Doctoral Minors in Music

Minor in Brass Instruments (Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, or Tuba)

The minor in a brass instrument provides advanced training in performance on the chosen instrument (horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, or tuba), with the option of coursework in small ensembles, brass literature, and brass pedagogy.

12 credit hours

• 9-12 credit hours in one of the following:

B810 Horn Graduate Minor
B820 Trumpet Graduate Minor
B830 Trombone Graduate Minor
B840 Euphonium Graduate Minor
B850 Tuba Graduate Minor

• 0-3 credit hours selected from the following

F545 Brass Chamber Ensemble (1 cr.)
F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.)
M641–M642 Brass Literature I–II (3–3 cr.)
E508 Euphonium Pedagogy (1 cr.)
E509 Horn Pedagogy (1 cr.)
E510 Trumpet Pedagogy (1 cr.)
E511 Trombone Pedagogy (1 cr.)
E512 Tuba Pedagogy (1 cr.)

Minor in Choral Conducting

The minor in choral conducting provides advanced foundational skills in score analysis, choral literature, and conducting technique. Prior conducting experience and a conducting audition are required for acceptance into the minor in choral conducting.

G538 Choral Rehearsal Techniques (2 cr.)

3 credit hours selected from the following:

• M555 Foundations in Choral Score Analysis and Preparation (3 cr.)
• M535 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature: Renaissance to 1700 (3 cr.)
• M536 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature: 1700 to 1900 (3 cr.)
• M537 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature: 20^th Century to Today (3 cr.)
• M664 Topics in Choral Music (3 cr.)

3 credit hours selected from the following:

• F531 Graduate Ear Training for Conductors (1 cr.)
• F532 Graduate Score Reading (1 cr.)
• G555 Foundations in Choral Conducting (3 cr.)
• G560 Graduate Choral Conducting (3 cr.), may be taken more than once
• G535 Master’s Choral Conducting: Renaissance to 1700 (2 cr.)
• G536 Master’s Choral Conducting: 1700 to 1900 (2 cr.)
• G537 Master’s Choral Conducting: 20^th Century to Today (2 cr.)

4 credit hours selected from either of the lists above.

Minor in Collaborative Piano

The minor in collaborative piano provides advanced training and practice in instrumental collaborative piano performance.

12 credits

• P801 Collaborative Piano Graduate Minor (8 cr.)
• 4 credits selected from:
  • F520 Topics in Performance Study Graduate (1–3 cr.)

F520 topics are subject to approval of the chair of the Chamber and Collaborative Music department.

Minor in Composition

The minor in music composition provides graduate-level instruction in composition

12 credit hours

• 8 credit hours of K810 Graduate Composition Minor (3-3-2 cr.)
• 2 credit hours chosen from:
  • K810 Graduate Composition Minor (2 cr.)
  • K551 Advanced Orchestration (2 cr.)
• 2 credit hours of K501 Composition Forum (1-1 cr.)
• the public performance on student composition recitals of at least three compositions written while enrolled in K810, to be graded as Pass/Fail by a committee of at least three composition faculty in attendance; and
• the composition of a vocal work to an assigned text within a 24-hour period, and the composition of a short movement for chamber ensemble within a seven-day period. Both compositions will be graded Pass/Fail.

Minor in Electronic Music

The minor in electronic music provides graduate-level instruction in electronic and computer music composition.

12 credit hours selected from the following:

• K503 Electronic Studio Resources I (3 cr.)
• K504 Electronic Studio Resources II (3 cr.)
• K506 Projects in Electronic Music (3 cr.). Course may be repeated.
• K509 Seminar in Computer Music (3 cr.)

Minor in Guitar

The minor in guitar provides advanced training in performance, with the option of coursework in small ensembles and guitar literature.

12 credit hours

• 9-12 credit hours of L800 Guitar Graduate Minor
• 0-3 credit hours selected from the following:

F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.)
F551 Practicum in Transcription for the Guitar (2 cr.)
M627 Independent Study of the Literature of the Guitar I (3 cr.)

Minor in Harp

The minor in harp provides advanced training in performance, with the option of coursework in small ensembles and harp literature.

12 credit hours

• 9-12 credit hours of H800 Harp Graduate Minor
• 0-3 credit hours selected from the following:

F549 Harp Ensemble (1 cr.)
M643 Seminar in Harp Literature I (3 cr.)
M644 Seminar in Harp Literature II (3 cr.)

Minor in Historical Performance

The minor in historical performance provides advanced training in historical performance and performance practices.

12 credit hours

• 6 credit hours selected from the following:

M635 Performance Practice Before 1750 (2 cr.)
M517–M518–M519–M520 Medieval/Renaissance/Baroque/Classical Performance Practice (2–2–2–2 cr.)
F501 Accompaniment of Baroque Music (2 cr.)
F502 Topics in Basso Continuo (2 cr.)
F503 Advanced Topics in Basso Continuo (2 cr.)
M558 Topics in Historical Performance (1-3 cr.)

• 6 credit hours of electives (performance study, chamber music, or other courses) offered by the Historical Performance department and approved by the department chairperson.

Minor in Jazz Studies

The minor in jazz studies provides training in the history and practice of jazz.

12 credit hours

• 3-12 credit hours selected from the following:

M591 Jazz History 1: Origins through 1949 (3 cr.)
M592 Jazz History 2: 1950–1969 (3 cr.)
M593 Jazz History 3: 1970–present (3 cr.)
M594 Big Band Jazz (3 cr.)

• 0-9 credit hours selected from the following:

O501 Fundamentals of Jazz Theory (1 cr.)
O512 Jazz Composition (3 cr.)
O513 Jazz Listening and Ear Training (3 cr.)
O514 Jazz Harmony (3 cr.)
O515 Fundamentals of Jazz Composition (2 cr.)
O516 Jazz Arranging 1 (3 cr.)
O517 Jazz Arranging 2 (3 cr.)
O521 Jazz Improvisation 1 (2 cr.)
O522 Jazz Improvisation 2 (3 cr.)
O523 Jazz Improvisation 3 (3 cr.)
O811 Jazz Bass Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O812 Jazz Guitar Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O813 Jazz Percussion Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O814 Jazz Piano Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O821 Jazz Saxophone Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O831 Jazz Trumpet Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O832 Jazz Trombone Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O841 Jazz Voice Graduate Minor (2 cr.)
O851 Jazz Other Graduate Minor (2 cr.)  

Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Music

The minor in Latin American and Caribbean music provides advanced training in the history and performance of various types of Latin American and Caribbean music, ranging from colonial era, 19th and 20th century art music repertoires, to contemporary traditional, folk, and popular music genres.

12 credit hours

Required Courses

6-12 credit hours selected from the following:

• M513 Topics in Latin American Music: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.
• M690 Seminar in Latin American Music: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.

Electives

0-6 credit hours selected from the following:

• F530 Foundations of Latin American and Caribbean Percussion (3 cr.)
• F547 Percussion Chamber Ensemble (0-1 cr.)
  • Brazilian Ensemble
  • Steel Drumming
• F555 Latin American and Caribbean Chamber Music (0-1 cr.)
• F558 Applied Performance in Latin American and Caribbean Music (2 cr.)
• M513 Topics in Latin American Music: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated
  for different topics.
• M690 Seminar in Latin American Music: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated
  for different topics.
• ANTH-E 628 Latin American Social Movements (3 cr.)
• FOLK-F 638 Latin American Folklore/Folk Music: Variable Topics (3 cr.)
• HISP-S 588 Latino and/or Caribbean Literature (3 cr.)
• HIST-H 644 Colloquium in Latin American History (4 cr.)
• LTAM-L 501 Intro to Latin American Graduate Studies (3 cr.)
• LTAM-L 526 Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (1-4 cr.)
• THTR-T 583 Topics in Theatre and Drama (1-3 cr.)

Note: Additional course offerings that have 25% or more Latin American/Caribbean content can count as an elective towards the minor. This requires prior approval from the Director of the Latin American Music Center. 

Minor in Music Education 

The minor in music education provides graduate-level instruction in learning theories and practical approaches to music teaching and learning.

12 credit hours

• 6 credit hours selected from the following:

E517 Sociology of Music (3 cr.)
E518 Foundations of Music Education (3 cr.)
E530 Learning Processes in Music (3 cr.)
E535 Measurement, Evaluation, and Guidance in Music (3 cr.)
E618 History, Curriculum, and Philosophy of Music Education (3 cr.)
E619 Psychology of Music (3 cr.)
E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.)

• 6 credit hours selected from the above courses or the following:

E502 The Practice of Music Teaching (3 cr.)
E520 Reading and Writing Research in Music Education (2 cr.)
E521 The Children’s Chorus (3 cr.)
E522 Music in Early Childhood (3 cr.)
E524 Exploratory Teaching in General Music K-12 (3 cr.)
E527 Advanced Instrumental Methods (3 cr.)
E528 Advanced Choral Methods and Materials (3 cr.)
E540 Topics in General Music (3 cr.)
E571 Kodály Concept I (3 cr.)
E572 Kodály Concept II (3 cr.)
E573 Kodály Concept III (3 cr.)
E580 Methods and Materials for Teaching String Music (3 cr.)
E581 Methods and Materials for Teaching Instrumental Jazz (3 cr.)
E582 Methods and Materials for Teaching Vocal Jazz (3 cr.)
E631 Quantitative Research in Music Education (3 cr.)
E632 Advanced Quantitative Research in Music Education (3 cr.)
E640 Qualitative Research in Music Education (3 cr.)
E645 Music Teacher Education (2 cr.)
E646 Seminar in String Research (3 cr.)
E660 Philosophical Research in Music Education (2 cr.)
E661 Historical Research in Music Education (2 cr.)
E665 Advanced Philosophical Research in Music Education (3 cr.)

Minor in Music History and Literature

The minor in music history and literature offers a foundation in the study of musical style, repertory, analysis, and historical context.

12 credit hours selected from the following:

• M502 Composers: Variable Topics (3 cr.). May be repeated for different topics.
• M510 Topics in Music Literature (3 cr.). May be repeated for different topics.
• M525 Survey of Operatic Literature (3 cr.)
• M527 Symphonic Literature (3 cr.)
• M528 Chamber Music Literature (3 cr.)
• M650 Music in the United States (3 cr.)
• M651 Medieval Music (3 cr.)
• M652 Renaissance Music (3 cr.)
• M653 Baroque Music (3 cr.)
• M654 Classic Music (3 cr.)
• M655 Romantic Music (3 cr.)
• M656 Modern Music (3 cr.)
• M657 Music Since 1960 (3 cr.)

In exceptional circumstances, one or more enrollments in the following doctoral musicology seminars may be substituted with permission of the department chair and the director of graduate studies. Enrollment in the course requires permission of the instructor.

• M602 Seminar in Musicology: Variable Topics (3 cr.). May be repeated for different topics.
• M603 Methods of Musical Scholarship: Variable Topics (3 cr.). May be repeated for different topics.

Minor in Music Scoring for Visual Media

The minor in music scoring for visual media provides a foundation in a broad range of topics related to scoring and orchestrating for television, films, and gaming.

 K555 Topics in Music Scoring for Visual Media (6 cr.). May be repeated for different topics.

3 credits selected from

• K555 Topics in Music Scoring for Visual Media (1-3 cr.). May be repeated for different topics.
• K502 Projects in Music Scoring for Visual Media (1-3 cr.)

K611 Capstone Project in Music Scoring for Visual Media (3 cr.)

The capstone project replaces the minor field qualifying exam.

Minor in Music Theory

The minor in music theory provides graduate-level instruction in the theory and analysis of tonal and/or post-tonal music, with the option of coursework in the pedagogy of music theory.

12 credit hours

• T551 Analytical Techniques for Tonal Music (3 cr.) or T556 Analysis of Music Since 1900 (3 cr.)
• 9 credit hours selected from the following:

T545 Introductory Analysis of Music Literature (3 cr.)
T550 Readings in Music Theory (3 cr.)
T551 Analytical Techniques for Tonal Music (3 cr.)
T555 Schenkerian Analysis (3 cr.)
T556 Analysis of Music Since 1900 (3 cr.)
T561 Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.
T565 Stylistic Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.
T591 Music Theory Pedagogy (3 cr.)
T619 Projects and Problems in Music Theory (1-3 cr.)
T623 History of Music Theory I (3 cr.)
T624 History of Music Theory II (3 cr.)
T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.) May be repeated for different topics.

A grade of B or higher is required in each course to be counted toward the music theory minor.

Minor in Musicology

The minor in musicology offers an introduction to the scholarly study of music in its historical context.

12 credit hours

• M551 Introduction to Historical Musicology (3 cr.) (prerequisite: M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography)
• M602 Seminar in Musicology: Variable Topics (3–3 cr.)
• 3 credit hours selected from the following:

M602 Seminar in Musicology: Variable Topics (3 cr.)
M603 Methods of Musical Scholarship: Variable Topics (3 cr.)
graduate courses in music history and literature (3 cr.)

Minor in Organ

The minor in organ provides advanced training in performance, with the option of coursework in organ literature and pedagogy.
Prerequisite: at least two semesters of formal organ study (with a minimum facility on both manual and pedal keyboards as judged by audition) and submission of a repertoire list (which may include technical studies, service music, hymns, etc.).

12 credit hours

• 9-12 credit hours of Q800 Organ Graduate Minor
• 0-3 credit hours selected from the following:

C504 Keyboard Skills Review (1 cr.)
C505 Organ Construction and Design (2 cr.)
C510 Service Playing Review (1 cr.)
C524 Organ Improvisation (2 cr.)
E589 Organ Pedagogy (2 cr.)
E590 Organ Pedagogy Practicum (1 cr.)
M675 Seminar in Organ Literature: Renaissance and Baroque (3 cr.)
M676 Seminar in Organ Literature: Classic and Romantic (3 cr.)
M677 Seminar in Organ Literature: Music since 1900 (3 cr.)
M678 Seminar in Organ Literature: Organ Works of J.S. Bach (3 cr.) 

Minor in Percussion

The minor in percussion provides advanced training in percussion performance, with the option of coursework in small ensembles and percussion literature.

12 credit hours

• 9-12 credit hours of D800 Percussion Graduate Minor
• 0-3 credit hours selected from the following

F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.)
F547 Percussion Chamber Ensemble (1 cr.)

Minor in Piano

The minor in piano provides advanced training in piano performance, with the option of coursework in chamber music and piano literature.

12 credit hours

• 9-12 credit hours of P800 Piano Graduate Minor
• 0-3 credit hours selected from the following

M543 Keyboard Literature from 1700 to 1850 (3 cr.)
M544 Piano Literature from 1850 to the Present (3 cr.)
F520 Topics in Performance Study (1-3 cr.). Courses used must focus on collaborative or chamber music involving the piano.

Minor in Sacred Music

The minor in sacred music provides a foundation in the study of a broad range of applied skills and/or academic subjects that relate to the practice of sacred music.
Those interested in incorporating applied study must meet the requirements for a doctoral minor in that area.

12 credit hours

• 0-6 credit hours of applied study selected from the following:

G535 Master’s Choral Conducting: Renaissance to 1700 (2 cr.)
G536 Master’s Choral Conducting: 1700 to 1900 (2 cr.)
G537 Master’s Choral Conducting: 20th Century to Today (2 cr.)
Q800 Organ Graduate Minor
V800 Voice Graduate Minor
Y853 Harpsichord Graduate Minor

• 6-12 credit hours selected from the following:

C504 Keyboard Skills Review (1 cr.)
C505 Organ Construction and Design (2 cr.)
C510 Service Playing Review (1 cr.)
C524 Organ Improvisation (2 cr.)
C540 The History of Christian Worship and Sacred Music (2 cr.)
C541 Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice I (2 cr.)
C542 Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice II (2 cr.)
E521 The Children’s Chorus (3 cr.)
F501 Accompaniment of Baroque Music (2 cr.)
F502 Topics in Basso Continuo (2 cr.)
F503 Advanced Topics in Basso Continuo (2 cr.)
F531 Graduate Ear Training for Conductors (1 cr.)
F532 Graduate Score Reading (1 cr.)
G538 Choral Rehearsal Techniques (2 cr.)
G560 Graduate Choral Conducting (3 cr.)
M535 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature: Renaissance to 1700 (3 cr.)
M536 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature: 1700 to 1900 (3 cr.)
M537 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature: 20th Century to Today (3 cr.)
M555 Foundations in Choral Score Analysis and Preparation (3 cr.) 

Minor in String Instruments (Violin, Viola, Violoncello, or Double Bass) 

The minor in a string instrument provides advanced training in performance on the chosen instrument (violin, viola, violoncello, or double bass), with the option of coursework in small ensembles, string literature, and string pedagogy.

12 credit hours

• 9-12 credit hours in one of the following:

S810 Violin Graduate Minor
S820 Viola Graduate Minor
S830 Cello Graduate Minor
S840 Double Bass Graduate Minor

• 0-3 credit hours selected from the following

F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.)
E503 Violin/Viola Pedagogy I (2 cr.)
E504 Violin/Viola Pedagogy II (2 cr.)
E505 Violin/Viola Pedagogy III (2 cr.)
E506 Cello Pedagogy (2 cr.)

Minor in Vocology

The minor in vocology is for students who wish to deepen their understanding of the singing voice. The focus of the minor is on the union of voice science and practical application, both with healthy voice and injured voice.

12 credit hours

MUS E696 Voice Pedagogy: Practice (3cr.)

MUS E697 Voice Pedagogy: Repertoire (3 cr.)

SLHS S542 Care of the Professional Voice (3 cr.)

For non-voice majors: MUS E695 Voice Pedagogy: Research Foundations (3 cr.)

For voice majors: 3 credit hours selected from

• MUS F540 Postural Alignment for Musicians (1 cr.)
• MUS F541 Foundations and Applications of Mindfulness in Music (1-2 cr.)
• MUS F542 Movement for Singers (1 cr.)
• SLHS S311 Introduction to Research in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (3cr.)
• SLHS S425 Topical Seminar in Speech Science: Vocal Physiology Across the Lifespan (3 cr.)

Minor in Voice

The minor in voice provides advanced training in vocal performance, with the option of coursework in voice pedagogy and vocal literature.

12 credit hours

• 6 credit hours of V800 Voice Graduate Minor
• 6 credit hours selected from the following:

E594 Voice Pedagogy (3 cr.)
M531–M532 Song Literature III–IV (3–3 cr.)
M686 Solo Vocal Literature Before 1850 (3 cr.)
M687 Late Romantic Solo Vocal Literature (3 cr.)
M688 Solo Vocal Literature after 1900 (3 cr.)

For audition information, see the Voice department chairperson.

Minor in Wind Conducting

The minor in wind conducting provides advanced training in conducting techniques for wind groups, along with related literature and practices.

12 credit hours

• M570 Historical Development of Wind Groups and Literature (3 cr.)
• G566 Interpretation and Conducting of Band Literature I (3 cr.)
• G567 Interpretation and Conducting of Band Literature II (3 cr.)
• 3 credit hours selected from the following:

G585 Wind Band Score Study (3 cr.)
F590 Techniques in Marching Band for Graduate Students (3 cr.)
E557 Band Arranging for Graduate Students (3 cr.)

Minor in Woodwind Instruments (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, or Saxophone)

The minor in a woodwind instrument provides advanced training in performance on the chosen instrument (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, or saxophone), with the option of coursework in small ensembles or woodwind literature.

12 credit hours

• 6-12 credit hours in one of the following:

W810 Flute Graduate Minor
W820 Oboe Graduate Minor
W830 Clarinet Graduate Minor
W840 Bassoon Graduate Minor
W850 Saxophone Graduate Minor

• 0-6 credit hours selected from the following:

E559 Instrumental Pedagogy (1-2 cr.)
F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.)
M547 Woodwind Literature I (3 cr.)
M548 Woodwind Literature II (3 cr.)

Ph.D. Minors for Students Outside the Jacobs School of Music

Minors in music for doctoral students outside the Jacobs School of Music may be taken within one of the established departments of the Jacobs School of Music or as an individualized minor taken in more than one area. No general entrance examinations are required, but the director of graduate studies may require entering proficiency examinations. All minors except the individualized minor require the prior approval of the department chair. Minors, including the individualized minor, require approval by the director of graduate studies, who also determines prerequisites, minimum requirements, and the nature of any qualifying examinations. A minor in a performance area requires acceptance into a faculty studio and may require a formal departmental audition. No transfer credits will be accepted toward a music minor.