Graduate Division
Doctoral Minors
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.)
- 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.
12 credit hours
- M555 Foundations in Choral Score Analysis and Preparation (3 cr.)
- G555 Foundations in Choral Conducting (3 cr.)
- 3 credit hours selected from the following:
- G561 Master’s Choral Conducting I (3 cr.)
- G562 Master’s Choral Conducting II (3 cr.)
- 3 credit hours selected from the following:
- G561 Master’s Choral Conducting I (3 cr.)
- G562 Master’s Choral Conducting II (3 cr.)
- M565 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature (3 cr.)
Minor in Composition
The minor in music composition provides graduate-level instruction in composition.
12 credit hours
- 12 credit hours of K810 private composition lessons (2 credit hours of K551 Advanced Orchestration may be substituted for 2 credit hours of K810 at the recommendation of the composition faculty);
- 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 Early Music
The minor in early music provides advanced training in historical music 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 Literature and Performance Practice I–II–III–IV (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 Early Music (1 cr.)
- 6 credit hours of electives (performance study, chamber music, or other courses) offered by the Early Music Department and approved by the department chairperson.
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 Computer 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 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:
- O511 Fundamentals of Jazz Theory (1 cr.)
- O512 Jazz Composition (3 cr.)
- O516 Jazz Arranging 1 (2 cr.)
- O517 Jazz Arranging 2 (2 cr.)
- O521 Jazz Improvisation 1 (2 cr.)
- O522 Jazz Improvisation 2 (3 cr.)
- O523 Jazz Improvisation 3 (3 cr.)
- O524 Jazz Improvisation 4 (3 cr.)
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 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 (arr. 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 minimum grade of B 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.)
- C510 Service Playing Review (1 cr.)
- C505 Organ Construction and Design (2 cr.)
- C524 Organ Improvisation (2 cr.)
- E589 Organ Pedagogy (3 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 (1–2 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:
- Q800 Organ Graduate Minor
- V800 Voice Graduate Minor
- Y810 Early Music Graduate Minor (harpsichord)
- G561–G562 Master’s Choral Conducting I–II (3-3 cr.)
- 6-12 credit hours selected from the following:
- C504 Keyboard Skills Review (1 cr.)
- C510 Service Playing Review (1 cr.)
- C505 Organ Construction and Design (2 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.)
- F501 Accompaniment of Baroque Music (2 cr.)
- F502 Topics in Basso Continuo (2 cr.)
- F503 Advanced Topics in Basso Continuo (2 cr.)
- M555 Foundations in Choral Score Analysis and Preparation (3 cr.)
- G555 Foundations in Choral Conducting (3 cr.)
- M565 Master’s Seminar in Choral Literature (3 cr.)
- E521 The Children’s Chorus (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 Violoncello 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 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 department chairperson.
Minor in Wind Conducting
The minor in 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:
- 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.)
PhD Minors for Students Outside the Jacobs School of Music