MM/MTP Requirements

Music Theory Pedagogy Core (9 credits: three classes)

  • 710.649 Music Theory Pedagogy
  • 710.650 Music Theory Internship
  • 710.685 Music Theory Pedagogy Project

Counterpoint (3 Credits: choose one)

  • 710.634 Baroque Counterpoint
  • 710.633 Renaissance Counterpoint

Analysis (6 credits: choose two)

  • 710.623 Schenkerian Analysis
  • 710.635 Styles Analysis
  • 710.637 Baroque Style and Practice
  • 710.638 Classical Style and Practice
  • 710.639 Romantic Style and Practice
  • 710.655 Analysis and Performance
  • 710.702 Analytical Techniques
  • 710.713 Thinking by Ear: Common-Practice Period

Other analysis courses may be substituted to fulfill this requirement by successful petition to the Chair of the Music Theory Department.

Twentieth Century (3 credits: choose one)

  • 710.643 Music From 1900-1945 I
  • 710.643 Music From 1900-1945 II
  • 710.645 Music Since 1945 I
  • 710.646 Music Since 1945 II
  • 710.651 Twentieth-Century Style and Analysis
  • 710.714 Thinking by Ear: Segue to the Twentieth Century

Music History (6 credits: choose two)

Students may enroll in Music History seminars after successfully passing the Music History Entrance Exam or Music History Intensive I and II (610.601-2). Music History Intensive courses do not apply towards this requirement.

Music Bibliography (2 credits: one class)

Music Bibliography (610.651) is required of all Masters students.

Academic Electives (6 credits: two classes)

Students choose academic electives in consultation with their advisor. Eighteenth-Century Theory and Practice (710.666) is recommended. Independent study is also an option. No more than three credits may be earned in courses that are not music courses.

TOTAL CREDITS: 35

 

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