Performance—Classical Instrumental, M.M.

Required
MDT 507Computer Music3
MDT 525Application of Theory in Performance3
MDT 601Graduate Musicianship3
MDT 610Performance Seminar3
MDT 621Grad Applied Music Major I3
MDT 622Graduate Applied Music Major II3
MDT 623Grad Applied Music Major III3
MDT 624Graduate Music Ensemble I1
MDT 625Graduate Music Ensemble II1
MDT 626Grad Music Ensemble III1
MDT 629Grad Applied Music Major IV3
Select six credits from the following courses:
MDT 501Baroque Music3
MDT 502Classical Music3
MDT 503Romantic Music3
MDT 504The Opera3
MDT 505Contemporary Music3
MDT 506Music in America3
MDT 631Independent Study1
MDT 632Independent Study2
MDT 633Independent Study3

NOTE: No more than three 500-level courses can be counted towards a master’s degree.

  • An undergraduate degree with a major in music or, in exceptional cases, a proven equivalency in music theory, music history, and relevant repertory.
  • Proficiency in performance as demonstrated by an audition on a major instrument or voice.
  • The terminal project is a culminating recital. MDT 610 Performance Seminar; a recommended prerequisite course for MDT 610 is MDT 525 to assist with the final research paper. As a corequisite requirement, MDT 610 requires a Q&A session with three-member panel.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Semester 1Credits
MDT 621 Grad Applied Music Major I 3
MDT 624 Graduate Music Ensemble I 1
MDT 601 Graduate Musicianship 3
MDT History Elective (500 level or higher) 3
 Credits10
Semester 2
MDT 622 Graduate Applied Music Major II 3
MDT 625 Graduate Music Ensemble II 1
MDT 525 Application of Theory in Performance 3
MDT History Elective (500 level or higher) 3
 Credits10
Second Year
Semester 1
MDT 610 Performance Seminar 1 3
MDT 623 Grad Applied Music Major III 3
MDT 626 Grad Music Ensemble III 1
 Credits7
Semester 2
MDT 629 Grad Applied Music Major IV 3
MDT 507Computer Music 3
 Credits6
 Total Credits33
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The terminal project is a culminating recital. MDT 610 Performance Seminar; a recommended prerequisite course for MDT 610 is MDT 525 to assist with the final research paper. As a corequisite requirement, MDT 610 requires a Q&A session with three-member panel.