Theory-Composition Master of Music degree
Requirements for Admission to Program without Deficiencies:
Undergraduate studies in music equivalent to a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in theory or composition, or any other undergraduate music degree which includes four semesters of music theory (equivalent to SUNY Fredonia's MUS 121-MUS 122, MUS 123-MUS 124, MUS 221-MUS 222, MUS 223-MUS 354), a music history survey (equivalent to MUS 263 and MUS 264), and advanced undergraduate courses in theory, composition, orchestration, counterpoint, or music history totaling at least 12 semester hours.
Music Theory Track
Final Comprehensive Oral Examination required
Core Requirements
Required Theory Courses
Music History Requirements.
Select 3 of the following:
Final Requirements
During the final semester, theory track majors will complete the following projects:
Music Composition Track
Final Comprehensive Oral Examination required
Core Requirements
Composition Requirements
Note: Composition majors must study privately with the composition faculty for three semesters (9 credits)
Music Theory Requirements
| MUS 614 | The Pedagogy of Music Theory | 3 |
Choose one course from the following:
Music History Requirements
Select three courses from the following:
Final Requirements
During the final semester, composition track majors will complete the following projects: