Graduate Division
Curricula for Graduate Degrees
Music Theory
Music theory at Indiana University emphasizes musicianship and scholarly study with particular emphasis on the history of musical thought, analysis of musical structure, and pedagogy.
Master of Music in Music Theory
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent. For additional information, see "Admission Requirements" in the Graduate Division section of this bulletin.
Major
21 credit hours
- 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.)
- T565 Stylistic Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.)
- T591 Music Theory Pedagogy (3 cr.)
- T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.)
- T599 Master’s Degree Comprehensive Review (0 cr.)
A student may demonstrate proficiency in any one of these areas without substituting another graduate-level music theory course.
Music History and Literature Requirement
6 credit hours. See “Structure of Master’s Curricula” under General Requirements for Master’s Degrees in this bulletin.
Other Required Credits
6 credit hours. See “Structure of Master’s Curricula” under General Requirements for Master’s Degrees in this bulletin.
Major Ensemble
2 credit hours each semester until four fall-spring enrollments are reached or the student graduates.
Tool Subject
M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography (2 cr.) with a grade of B or higher.