Performance—Instrumental, M.M.
The Master of Music in Performance—Instrumental Studies is tailored for musicians seeking to thrive in a range of performance settings, from classical to jazz clubs or Broadway stages. This program provides in-depth training in music theory and technique, equipping students with the skills needed for a successful career as a versatile instrumentalist.
Applicants are required to complete an entrance audition. The curriculum covers a wide array of instrumental styles, including classical, jazz, and Broadway. Students will also undertake a research project and perform a full-length recital, showcasing their proficiency across multiple genres.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required: 21 credits | ||
| MDT 601 | Graduate Musicianship | 3 |
| MDT 610 | Performance Seminar | 3 |
| MDT 621 | Grad Applied Music Major I | 3 |
| MDT 622 | Graduate Applied Music Major II | 3 |
| MDT 623 | Grad Applied Music Major III | 3 |
| MDT 624 | Graduate Music Ensemble I | 1 |
| MDT 625 | Graduate Music Ensemble II | 1 |
| MDT 626 | Grad Music Ensemble III | 1 |
| MDT 629 | Grad Applied Music Major IV | 3 |
| Music History Electives (6 Required Credits) | ||
| MDT 613 | Jazz History II | 3 |
| MDT 612 | Early Jazz to the Swing Era | 3 |
| MDT 501 | Baroque Music | 3 |
| MDT 502 | Classical Music | 3 |
| MDT 503 | Romantic Music | 3 |
| MDT 504 | The Opera | 3 |
| MDT 505 | Contemporary Music | 3 |
| MDT 506 | Music in America | 3 |
| Non-History Electives (6 Required Credits) | ||
| MDT 512 | Technology in Music Performance and Composition | 3 |
| MDT 507 | Computer Music | 3 |
| MDT 508 | Woodwind Literature and Performance | 3 |
| MDT 509 | Advanced Jazz Improvisation | 3 |
| MDT 524 | Jazz Pedagogy | 3 |
| MDT 525 | Application of Theory in Performance | 3 |
| MDT 526 | Jazz Arranging | 3 |
| MDT 611 | Woodwind Doubling Laboratory | 3 |
| MDT 614 | Jazz Compostion | 3 |
| MDT 616 | Graduate Applied Music Minor I | 1 |
| MDT 617 | Grad Applied Music Minor II | 1 |
| MDT 618 | Graduate Applied Music Min III | 1 |
| MDT 620 | Jazz Compositional Styles | 3 |
| MDT 631 | Independent Study | 1 |
| MDT 632 | Independent Study | 2 |
| MDT 633 | Independent Study | 3 |
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.
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The terminal project is a culminating recital. MDT 525 is a recommended prerequisite course for MDT 610 to assist with the final research paper. As a requirement, MDT 610 requires a Q&A session with three-member panel.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| 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 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| 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 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| MDT 629 | Grad Applied Music Major IV | 3 |
| MDT 507 | Computer Music | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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The terminal project is a culminating recital.
MDT 525 is a recommended prerequisite course for MDT 610 to assist with the final research paper.
As a requirement, MDT 610 requires a Q&A session with three-member panel.