Performance—Instrumental, M.M.
Program Status: Discontinued (No New Admissions)
This program is not accepting external or internal applications. Students currently enrolled or previously admitted should consult with an advisor regarding available options, including alternative programs and, where applicable, pathways to complete remaining requirements subject to applicable institutional requirements and approvals.
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.