Performance Curriculum
Major Area
MUS 561/562/563/574/565/566/567/568/569/574
Applied Voice, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord or Instrumental
8 credits
MUS 595
Graduate Ensemble (2 semesters)
Organ majors may substitute MUS 640 Conducting
2 credits
MUS 625
Opera History and Literature (vocal performance only)
2 credits
MUS 626
Oratorio Aria Preparation (vocal performance only)
1 credit
MUS 660
Organ History and Literature I (organ performance only)
2 credits
MUS 661
Organ History and Literature II(organ performance only)
2 credits
MUS 685
Seminar in the Major (all other instruments) (2 semesters)
2 credits
MUS 575
Graduate Recital
0 credits
Total Major Area Credits: 12-14
Other Studies in Music
MUS 605
Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
3 credits
MUS 620
Historical Study of Musical Styles and Literature
3 credits
MUS 636
Pedagogy of Orchestral Instruments
2 credits
MUS 637
Organ Skills (2 semesters)
4 credits
MUS 638
Vocal Pedagogy
2 credits
MUS 639
Piano Pedagogy (2 Semesters)
2 credits
MUS 656
Analytical Techniques I
3 credits
Total Other Studies in Music: 11-13
Elective Studies in Supportive Areas
10 credits from Elective Studies. For further information, please reference the Graduate Student Handbook.
Total Electives: 10 credits
Total Overall: 33- 37 credits
*To qualify for the designation “with an emphasis in Church Music,” students must complete six hours of elective study in church music.