Performing Arts Building, Room A417
Phone: 703-993-1380
Web: gmu.edu/departments/music
James Gardner, Chair
Professors: Camphouse, Engebretson, J. Gardner (chair), Maiello, Miller, Smith
Term professor: Balakerskaia, Hearden, Johonnott, Lapple, Sternbach
Associate professors: Billingham, Carroll, Monson (associate chair), T. Owens
Term associate professors: Casagrande, Ker-Hackleman, Rendler
Assistant professors: Bergman, Bullard, Nickens, Novak
Adjuncts: Antosca, Beach, Beckwith, Behrend, Berkshire-Brown, Berger, Collins, Cook, Conlon, Crabill, East, Gerber, Guessford, Haroutounian, Healey, Hughes, Kilkenny, Kim, McCarthy, M. Owens, Parrell, Rittenhouse, Roberts, Snitzler, Stephansky, Teie, von Villas, Watters, Wenner
Bassoon: Douglas Kehlenbrink, Adjunct Associate Professor. BS, Ball State University; MM, James Madison University. Former faculty member, James Madison University.
Cello: Robert Park, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BS, University of Maryland, College Park; MM, DMA, Catholic University of America; principal cellist, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C. (Army Orchestra and Strolling Strings).
Loran Stephenson, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, Curtis Institute of Music; MM, Catholic University of America; National Symphony Orchestra; former member, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C.
David Teie, Adjunct Associate Professor, Cello. BM, Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University; cellist, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, D.C.
Clarinet: Sharon Bonneau, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, BME, Eastman School of Music; MA, George Mason University; former clarinetist, U.S. Air Force Band of Washington, D.C.
Lora Ferguson, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, Oberlin Conservatory; MM, Catholic University of America; clarinetist, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra; Capitol Woodwind Quintet.
Brian Jones, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BME, Florida State University; MM, Baylor University; DMA, Catholic University of America; former member, U.S. Air Force Band of Washington, D.C.; instructor of clarinet, Levine School of Music.
Composition: Steve Antosca, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BA, Tulane University; MM, Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University; Artist-in-Residence, Duke Ellington School of the Arts; cochair, Composition Department at Levine School of Music.
Glenn Smith, Professor. BA, MA, California State University, Hayward; DMus, Indiana University.
Mark Camphouse, Professor. BM, MM, Northwestern University; former director of bands, Radford University.
Conducting: Stanley Engebretson, Professor. BA, MA, University of North Dakota; DMA, Stanford University; artistic director, Masterworks Chorus and Orchestra; music director, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church; former associate conductor, Minnesota Chorale.
Anthony Maiello, Professor. BS, MS, Ithaca College; Director of Instrumental Music Studies, George Mason University; former chairman of performance, Potsdam College of State University of New York; former associate conductor, McLean (Virginia) Orchestra.
Mark Camphouse (see Composition)
Euphonium: Roger Behrend, Adjunct Professor. BME, Michigan State University; MA, George Mason University; solo/principal euphoniumist, U.S. Navy Band of Washington, D.C.
Flute: Judith Lapple, Adjunct Professor. BM, Eastman School of Music; MM, Northeast Louisiana University; former principal flutist, U.S. Air Force Band of Washington, D.C.
Thomas Perazzoli, Adjunct Associate Professor. Philadelphia Musical Academy; flutist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Guitar (Classical): Larry Snitzler, Adjunct Professor. Former student of Andres Segovia (guitar) and Nadia Boulanger (theory).
Guitar (Jazz): Richard Whitehead, Adjunct Assistant Professor. Former member U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note.
Harp: Jeanne Chalifoux, Adjunct Assistant Professor. Artist Diploma, Curtis Institute of Music; former harpist, National Gallery Orchestra and National Symphony Orchestra.
Horn: Eric Moore, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BME, BA, Boston University; MM, University of Texas at Austin; principal horn, U.S. Navy Band and Fairfax Symphony.
Edwin Thayer, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, MM, University of Illinois; hornist, National Symphony Orchestra.
David Whaley, Adjunct Associate Professor. BME, Drake University; MM, DMA, University of Illinois; hornist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Koto: Kyoko Okamoto, Adjunct Assistant Professor. Bachelor in Languages, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies; Toho Kinshu Kai (Koto School).
Oboe: Lorrie Berkshire-Brown, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, Arizona State University; MM, Manhattan School of Music; oboist, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C.; substitute oboist, New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
Organ: William Neil, Adjunct Professor. BA, Pennsylvania State University; MM, Syracuse University; University of Michigan; Juilliard School; organist and keyboardist, National Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Soloists of Washington.
Percussion: Kenneth Harbison, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, Eastman School; MM, Catholic University of America; assistant principal percussionist, National Symphony Orchestra.
John Kilkenny, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, The Juilliard School; MM, Temple University; music director, Metropolitan Wind Symphony; cochair, University of Maryland Summer Percussion Workshop.
Percussion (Jazz): Harold Summey, Adjunct Assistant Professor. MM, Howard University; member, U.S. Army Band.
Piano: Anna Balakerskaia, Adjunct Artist Professor. MM, DMA, St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Russia; former faculty member, Moscow and St. Petersburg State Conservatories.
Joanne Haroutounian, Adjunct Associate Professor. BA, Trenton State College; MA, American University; PhD, University of Virginia; pedagogy author, lecturer, and clinician.
Linda Apple Monson, Associate Professor. BMEd, MM, DMA, Peabody Conservatory of Music of Johns Hopkins University; diploma (piano performance), Santiago de Compostela, Spain; former faculty member of Peabody Institute, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, and Northern Virginia Community College.
Piano (Jazz): Wade Beach, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, MM, University of Maryland; former member, U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note.
Saxophone: Richard Parrell, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BA, BM, George Mason University; MME, North Texas State University; solo principal saxophonist, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C.
Timothy Roberts, Adjunct Associate Professor, Saxophone. BM Northwestern University; MM, DMA Catholic University of America; principal saxophonist and a National Tour soloist with the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C.; coordinator of the Navy Band’s International Saxophone Symposium.
Dale Underwood, Adjunct Professor. Texas Tech University; former saxophone soloist, U.S. Navy Band of Washington, D.C.
String Bass: Glenn A. Dewey, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, University of Illinois; MM, Northwestern University; bassist, U.S. Marine Band of Washington, D.C.; former double/electric bass instructor, Millikin University.
Trombone: Matthew Neff, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BS, MEd, Pennsylvania State University; MM, Catholic University; bass trombonist, U.S. Navy Band.
Harry Watters, Adjunct Associate Professor, Jazz Trombone. BM, University of North Texas; MM, University of New Orleans; United States Army Band-Army Blues; United States Army Band-Brass Quintet; Yamaha clinician.
Trumpet: Stanley Curtis, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, University of Alabama; MM, Cleveland Institute of Music; trumpeter, U.S. Navy Band.
Dennis Edelbrock, Adjunct Professor. BME, University of Iowa; MA, DMA, Catholic University of America; trumpeter, U.S. Army Band of Washington, D.C., and National Gallery Orchestra.
Kenneth Rittenhouse, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Jazz Trumpet. BA, Performance, West Virginia Wesleyan College; MM, Jazz Studies, University of Maryland; additional graduate study, Eastman School of Music; member of the United States Army “Blues” Jazz Ensemble in Washington, D.C.; performs regularly with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.
Tuba: Roger Behrend (see Euphonium).
Viola: Edwin Johonnott, Adjunct Professor. Former violinist, National Symphony Orchestra. Studied at Indiana University and Illinois University.
Ramon Scavelli, Adjunct Associate Professor. Philadelphia Musical Academy; violist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Violin: James E. Gardner, Professor and Chair, Department of Music. BM, Oklahoma City University; MM, DMA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Peter Haase, Adjunct Professor. MM, State Conservatory of Music, Katowice, Poland; postgraduate studies, Moscow Conservatory and the Juilliard School; violinist, National Symphony Orchestra.
Edwin Johonnott (see Viola).
Voice: Samuel Bonds, Adjunct Associate Professor. Faculty member, Duke Ellington School for the Arts.
Carla Rae Cook, Adjunct Associate Professor. BM, University of Utah; MM, Boston University; Postgraduate Studies, Manhattan School of Music; performing dramatic mezzo-soprano.
Stanley Engebretson (see Conducting).
Kathryn Hearden-Botelho, Adjunct Professor. BM, St. Norbert College; MM, Performers Certificate, DMA, Eastman School of Music.
Laura Mann, Adjunct Professor. BM, MM, Eastman School of Music; DMA, University of Maryland.
Patricia Miller, Professor. BM, Boston University; MM, New England Conservatory; Artist Diploma, Accademia di Santa Cecilia (Rome); Advanced Vocal Studies, Mozarteum, Salzburg, Austria.
Seong Nam, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BM, Han-Yang University; MM, University of Maryland; chorus member, Washington National Opera; music director, Gyung Hyang Garden Presbyterian Church.
Richard Novak, Assistant Professor, Tenor. BM, MM, Stephen F. Austin University; DMA, University of North Texas; semifinalist-Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Auditions, Singer of the Year-National Association of Teachers of Singing; Wichita Grand Opera, Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, Monroe Symphony, the Living Opera, San Antonio Symphony, Des Moines Metro Opera, American Bel Canto Opera.
Debby Wenner, Adjunct Assistant Professor. BS, Frostburg State College; MM, George Washington University; graduate work, West Virginia University, Catholic University of America; former member, Metropolitan Opera Apprentice Program; performing mezzo-soprano.
The Music Department offers all course work designated MUSI in the Course Descriptions chapter of this catalog.
The two undergraduate degree programs offered through the Department of Music, the bachelor of art (BA) in music and the bachelor of music (BM), prepare students for graduate work in music and music literature; research and professional work in musical activities; and state licensure, or certification, to teach vocal and choral or instrumental music at the elementary and secondary school levels.
Through its strategic plan, Music Outreach and the Teaching Professions, the department enables students to pursue worthwhile vocational goals as teachers, performers, conductors, and composers. The department also seeks to educate its students to reflect a concern for cultural and humanistic values as future ambassadors and advocates of music and other arts. Through innovative learning experiences, the department provides all students in the BA and BM programs with opportunities to become effective musicians, teachers, and advocates of music. Teaching music is the principal area in which students can find employment in private studios, public and private schools, academies, and higher education within the ever-changing workplace. Because of this, all music majors at Mason receive some training in the teaching of music.
The department also recognizes the critical outreach role it provides in serving students from all majors, as well as members of the community who significantly benefit from the values and experiences of an education in music. The department seeks to provide unique educational opportunities through its various course offerings, workshops, presentations, and performances for those seeking music enrichment.
Entrance to all music degree programs is by audition. Arrangements for an audition must be made in advance by contacting the Department of Music before the scheduled audition date. Auditions are held approximately once per month. Audition dates and audition application forms are available through the music department web site: gmu.edu/departments/music.
A fundamentals of music test is given during the first week of classes to all students enrolled in MUSI 115 Theory I. Call the Department of Music at 703-993-1380 for additional information.
Competency placement tests are required of all transfer students who wish to present transfer credit in any of the following areas: sight singing, ear training, and keyboard skills.
Students must earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA in their major or higher, if required by their program.
Mason requires all students to complete at least one course designated “writing intensive” in their major at the 300 level or above. Students majoring in music may fulfill this requirement by successfully completing MUSI 332. Students who transfer this course into Mason may be required to repeat it or enroll in some other suitable course to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
BA-MUSI
Students pursuing a BA must complete the general education program outlined below. This distribution enables students to develop a breadth of knowledge, as well as the necessary skills to make the in-depth study of a major truly meaningful. In addition to general education requirements, students must also demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language or complete a minor program. A minimum of 57 credits in music course work is required for the music major. A total of 120 credits is required.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
General Education |
25-46 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as in 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* (two classes; one must contain a lab) |
7 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
|
* Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing. |
|
|
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work. |
|
|
Other |
0-21 |
|
Intermediate-level language proficiency* or an academic minor |
|
|
* See beginning of CVPA chapter for foreign language requirement. |
|
|
Music Major |
57 |
|
Musicianship |
28 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, 216 Music Theory I-IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 113, 114 Sight Singing/Ear Training I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 171, 172, 273 Keyboard Skills I-III |
3 |
|
(Pianists substitute MUSI 371 and 372 for MUSI 171 and 172) |
|
|
MUSI 331 and 332 Music History in Society I and II |
6 |
|
MUSI 331 and 432 I and IV or MUSI 332 and 432 II and IV |
|
|
MUSI 431 Music History III (Meets university general education global understanding requirement) |
3 |
|
Performance and Music Electives |
29 |
|
Applied music (PMI) |
8 |
|
Large ensemble (Transfer students must earn at least 2 credits at Mason) |
4 |
|
Additional ensembles (Large or small; meets university general education arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (Meets university general education information technology requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (Meets university general education communication requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 351, 352, or 353 Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internship |
2 |
|
MUSI 490 Synthesis (Meets university general education synthesis requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
Electives Can include additional music courses |
17-38 |
|
Total |
120 |
BM-MUSI
One hundred twenty credits are required for the BM degree. Four concentrations are offered: composition, jazz, music education, and performance. Students are required to complete core courses of one of the concentrations plus courses listed below in one of the points of emphasis relative to the concentration. Eligibility to continue in upper-level courses will be assessed during the sophomore year of study.
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
72 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 324 Junior Recital, MUSI 424 Senior Recital, and MUSI 491 Performance (Synthesis) |
3 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, and 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I-III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215 and 216 Music Theory I-IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, and 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 361 Class Strings |
1 |
|
MUSI 363 or 364 Class Woodwinds |
1 |
|
MUSI 365 or 369 Class Brass |
1 |
|
MUSI 366 Class Percussion |
1 |
|
MUSI 454 or 485 Jazz Arranging or Chamber Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
MUSI 248 Applied Music: Composition |
2 |
|
MUSI 448 Applied Music: Composition (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 485 M3E or Healing Arts Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
27 |
|
Composition: Brass emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 245 Applied Music: Brass (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Guitar emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music: String (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Keyboard emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music: Keyboard (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus |
1 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 351 Keyboard Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 371 and 372 Accompanying I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Percussion emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 247 Applied Music: Percussion (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: String emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music: String (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Voice emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 243 Applied Music: Voice (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus |
1 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, or 385 Chorus (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Composition: Woodwind emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 244 Applied Music: Woodwind (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) |
|
|
(meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
General Electives |
8 |
|
Total |
120 |
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative Reasoning (Mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
74 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 389 Jazz Ensemble (three semesters) (general education fine arts) |
3 |
|
MUSI 324 Junior Recital, MUSI 424 Senior Recital, and |
3 |
|
MUSI 491 Performance (synthesis) |
|
|
MUSI 389 Jazz Ensemble (five semesters) |
5 |
|
MUSI 485 Jazz Chamber Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (5 semesters) |
0 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, and 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I-III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, and 216 Music Theory I-IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Intro to Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 454 Jazz Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 107 Development of Jazz |
3 |
|
MUSI 311 Jazz Studies |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, and 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 492-J Topics in Jazz Studies |
3 |
|
MUSI 391 Instrumental Conducting |
2 |
|
MUSI 450 and 452 Jazz Improvisation I and II |
4 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
25 |
|
Jazz: Brass emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 245 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 445 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Guitar emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Keyboard emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 442 Applied Music (4 semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 371 and 372 Accompanying I-II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Percussion emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 247 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 447 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Jazz: Woodwind emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 244 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 444 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
General Electives |
3 |
|
Total |
120 |
The music education concentration is approved by the Virginia State Department of Education and administered through the College of Education and Human Development, which is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Minimum scores on the Praxis I and II, and VCLA tests must be achieved before state licensure is granted.
Students must be formally accepted into the music education concentration by the department’s Music Teacher Education Committee. They must have earned 45 to 60 credits and completed Sight Singing and Ear Training III, Keyboard Skills III, and Theory III with a grade of C or higher. Other requirements are as follows:
On fulfilling the above requirements, students must complete 15 weeks of a full-time internship or student teaching. Applications for placement, subject to approval of the committee, are submitted to the Office of Teacher Education at the beginning of the previous semester. In addition, students must pass the VCLA before student teaching and the Praxis II (Music: Content Knowledge) test during the internship semester.
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
*Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
59 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 495 Music Ed Internship (general education synthesis) |
6 |
|
MUSI 323 Music Education Recital |
0 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I-III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, 216 Music Theory I-IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
MUSI 361 Class Strings |
1 |
|
MUSI 366 Class Percussion |
1 |
|
MUSI 393 Music Administration and Management |
2 |
|
EDRD 300 Language and Curriculum Integration |
3 |
|
EDUC 301 Educationally Diverse Populations |
3 |
|
EDUC 302 or 539 Human Growth/Development |
3 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
40 |
|
Music Education: Brass emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 245 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 445 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 and 466 Instrumental Methods I-II |
6 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: Guitar emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 or 467 Instrumental Methods I or II |
3 |
|
MUSI 466 Instrumental Methods II |
3 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: Keyboard emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 442 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 223 Applied Music (Voice, two semesters) |
2 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 363, 364, 365, or 369 Class Instruments |
1 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 371, 372 Accompanying I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 391, 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 461 Teaching General Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 463 Teaching Vocal Secondary Music |
3 |
|
Music Education: Percussion emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 247 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 447 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (3 semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 and 466 Instrumental Methods I-II |
6 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: String emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 246 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble: Orchestra (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble: Orchestra (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 467 Orchestral Methods |
3 |
|
MUSI 466 Instrumental Methods II |
3 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Music Education: Voice emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 243 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 443 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 222 Applied Music (Piano, two semesters) |
2 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble: Chorus (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 363, 364, 365, or 369 Class Instruments |
1 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 461 Teaching General Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 463 Teaching Vocal Secondary Music |
3 |
|
Music Education: Woodwind emphasis |
|
|
MUSI 244 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 444 Applied Music (three semesters) |
6 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (three semesters) (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171-172 Keyboard Skills |
2 |
|
MUSI 363 and 364 Class Woodwinds I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 365 and 369 Class Brass I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 367 Class Guitar |
1 |
|
MUSI 368 Class Voice |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 464 and 466 Instrumental Methods I and II |
6 |
|
General Elective |
1 |
|
Total |
120 |
|
General Education |
21 |
|
Foundation Requirements |
|
|
Written communication |
6 |
|
ENGL 101 and ENGL 302 Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as 302, to fulfill degree requirements. |
|
|
Quantitative reasoning (mathematics)* |
3 |
|
Core Requirements |
|
|
Literature* |
3 |
|
Natural science* |
3 |
|
Western civilization |
3 |
|
Social or behavioral science* |
3 |
* Also have significant elective choices as per general education listing.
Remaining general education requirements are fulfilled with major course work.
|
Music Core Courses |
43 |
|
MUSI 251 Art of Teaching Music (general education communications) |
3 |
|
MUSI 415 Music in Computer Technology (general education information technology) |
3 |
|
MUSI 431 Music History in Society III (general education global understanding) |
3 |
|
MUSI 324 Junior Recital, MUSI 424 Senior Recital, and MUSI 491 Performance (synthesis) |
3 |
|
MUSI 113, 114, 213 Sight-Singing/Ear-Training I-III |
6 |
|
MUSI 115, 116, 215, 216 Music Theory I-IV |
12 |
|
MUSI 273 Keyboard Skills III |
1 |
|
MUSI 319 Composition and Arranging |
3 |
|
MUSI 331, 332, 432 Music History I, II, and IV |
9 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (five semesters) |
0 |
|
Emphasis Requirement (complete one) |
56 |
| Performance: Brass emphasis | |
|
MUSI 225 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 445 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Guitar emphasis | |
|
MUSI 226 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, 385, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Keyboard emphasis | |
|
MUSI 242 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 442 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 351 Keyboard Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 371 and 372 Techniques of Accompanying I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 373 Adv Accompanying and Musicianship Skills |
3 |
|
MUSI 382 or 485 Piano Chamber Ensemble |
1 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 Conducting I |
2 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internship |
2 |
|
MUSI 492H Keyboard Literature |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Percussion emphasis | |
|
MUSI 227 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 447 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: String emphasis | |
|
MUSI 226 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 446 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 387 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
| Performance: Voice emphasis | |
|
MUSI 223 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 443 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 381, 384, and/or 385 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 325 and 326 Performance Seminar I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 341 and 342 Diction for Singers I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 352 Vocal Pedagogy and Lab |
3 |
|
MUSI 388 Fundamental Techniques of Stagecraft |
2 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Choral Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
Foreign Language: French, German, and/or Italian |
9 |
| Performance: Woodwind emphasis | |
|
MUSI 224 Applied Music (four semesters) |
8 |
|
MUSI 444 Applied Music (four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble |
5 |
|
MUSI 380, 383, 387, and/or 389 Ensemble (meets general education fine arts requirement) |
3 |
|
MUSI 171 and 172 Keyboard Skills I and II |
2 |
|
MUSI 353 Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Improvisation |
1 |
|
MUSI 391 and 396 Instrumental Conducting I and II |
4 |
|
MUSI 395 Teaching Internships (two semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 419 Orchestration |
3 |
|
General Electives |
11 |
|
Total |
120 |
Undergraduate students seeking certification to teach vocal and choral or instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels must earn the BM degree as specified under Concentration in Music Education section in this chapter. Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and are seeking state licensure to teach music must also complete this sequence of courses, which constitute a state-approved program for teacher education in music.
All music minors must pass a music audition. Music minors in the keyboard area use the Keyboard Skills I credit as a music elective.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
Total Required |
21 |
|
MUSI 101 Introduction to Classical Music |
3 |
|
MUSI 113 Sight Singing/Ear Training I |
2 |
|
MUSI 115, 116 Theory I and II |
6 |
|
MUSI 171 Keyboard Skills I |
1 |
|
Applied Music (PMI) |
6 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (two semesters)* |
0 |
|
Ensembles |
3 |
This minor is open to music and nonmusic majors who wish to explore America’s unique art form. It is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists, including students who perform on instruments not normally associated with jazz. No prior experience in jazz is needed, but candidates must pass a music audition. Jazz studies minors in the keyboard area use the Keyboard Skills I credit as a music elective.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
Total Required |
21 |
|
MUSI 107 The Development of Jazz |
3 |
|
MUSI 113 Sight Singing/Ear Training I |
2 |
|
MUSI 115, 116 Theory I, II |
6 |
|
MUSI 171 Keyboard Skills I |
1 |
|
Applied Music (PMI) |
2 |
|
MUSI 300 Recital Attendance (two semesters)* |
0 |
|
MUSI 311 Jazz Studies |
3 |
|
MUSI 485 Jazz Chamber Ensembles |
3 |
|
MUSI 379 Jazz Improvisation |
1 |
*All students who enroll as music minors and jazz studies minors must take MUSI 300 for two semesters. A grade of S (satisfactory) must be earned each semester.
Bullard (coordinator), Carroll, Lepore, Owens
This program is designed for those who wish to widen their scope of knowledge about music while deepening their understanding of the world’s peoples. Students learn in the classroom, as well as experientially, in the form of applied studies and exercises in field work how music making functions within cultural contexts, conveying varied meanings in bodily action and musical sound worldwide. Students gain skills that will serve them in many fields of endeavor, from developing specific musical expertise to acquiring proficiency with technological and anthropological aspects of ethnographic enquiry.
Students must complete 16 to 18 credits, with a 10-credit core and opportunities to take electives in several departments at Mason.
Students must first demonstrate to the coordinator a basic level of knowledge and training in some area of Western or non-Western music, or earn a grade of B or higher in MUSI 103 or 431. Prerequisites for specific courses are indicated below.
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
Total Required |
16-18 |
|
Core |
10 |
|
MUSI 103 Musics of the World |
3 |
|
ANTH 114 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
|
MUSI 497 Independent Study: Experiential Learning in World Music |
3 |
|
One of the following two courses: |
1 |
|
Applied Music (PMI) or Ensembles* |
|
|
MUSI 303, World Music Event Attendance (Five each semester for three semesters) |
0 |
|
* Selection of private music instruction or ensemble must be approved by minor coordinator. |
|
|
Electives |
6-8 |
|
Choose from |
|
|
Applied Music (PMI) |
1-3 |
|
MUSI 485 Ensembles |
1-3 |
|
One of the following three courses:
|
1-3 |
|
One of the following two dance courses:
|
3 |
|
One of the following two courses in communications:
|
1-3 |
|
One course, selected from the following five categories of area studies:
|
3 |
|
Additional electives may include summer travel courses, as appropriate, and must be approved by the minor coordinator. |
MM-MUSI
The expansion of professional education in the arts is paramount for the growth and development of a rich and vital cultural community and a supporting network of individual artists. The dynamics of contemporary society suggest that the influence of the arts on public life will continue to expand well into the 21st century. Each year, opportunities increase for creative work by performers, composers, sculptors, painters, dancers, actors, historians, theoreticians, and musicologists.
The MM degree is offered as an educational channel to meet the intellectual and career needs of qualified students. It is a comprehensive and advanced program of study with a choice of concentrations in performance (single or multiple instruments), music education, composition, conducting, and pedagogy and performance. The MM with a concentration in music education does not provide licensure to teach music in public or private schools.
In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for graduate study, applicants are expected to hold a baccalaureate degree in music or another discipline, with courses equaling the music requirements (minus the 7- to 8-credit teaching sequence) for the BA in music offered at Mason.
The following admission requirements must also be met:
All students are required to complete placement examinations in music theory, sight singing and ear training, and basic keyboard skills. These examinations must be taken prior to the beginning of the first semester of graduate study. A sufficient placement score can reduce or eliminate prerequisites for some of the 600-level and above courses in music theory and history. The exam is offered during a three-hour period, usually on the Saturday before the first day of classes of the fall and spring semesters. For the summer schedule, see the director of graduate studies.
Students in the MM degree program (emphasis in vocal performance) must take proficiency exams in French, German, Italian, and English to demonstrate diction competency. Students may be required to take MUSI 525, 526 Performance Seminar for Singers and Accompanists I, II.
All students are required to pass a comprehensive exit exam administered during the graduation semester or, in the case of students selecting the thesis option in the music education concentration, on completion of 24 credits of course work and immediately before beginning work on the thesis. August graduates must take this exam during the preceding spring term. This exam is usually a three-hour written test, with questions based primarily on course work the student has taken toward the degree at Mason.
A student must successfully complete the appropriate 30 credits in graduate music courses. With approval of the department, 3 nonmusic graduate credits may be taken.
The student is admitted as concentrating in one of five areas: performance (single or multiple instrument/voice), music education, composition, conducting, or pedagogy/performance. All students are required to complete the 11 credits described below as General Requirements plus 19 credits in one of the six areas identified below as Additional Requirements. There are some limited possibilities for double concentrations. For details, see the director of graduate studies.
General Requirements for the MM (for all six options): 11 credits
|
MUSI 611 Analytical Techniques |
3 |
|
MUSI 630 Topics in Music History/Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 662 Introduction to Research in Music |
3 |
|
Ensemble |
2 |
|
MUSI 728 PMI Composition |
9 |
|
MUSI 613 Graduate Orchestration |
3 |
|
MUSI 630 Topics in Music History and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital |
1 |
|
Electives |
3 |
|
MUSI 729 PMI Conducting |
9 |
|
MUSI 613 Graduate Orchestration |
3 |
|
MUSI 610 Topics in Music Theory or MUSI 630 Topics in Music History/Literature or MUSI 712 Composition for Conductors and Performers |
3 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital |
1 |
|
Electives |
3 |
|
MUSI 661 Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning |
3 |
|
MUSI 663 Aesthetics of Music Education |
3 |
|
Choose one of the three tracks: elementary-level teaching, secondary-level teaching, or thesis |
|
|
MUSI 563 Orff Schulwerk I |
3 |
|
MUSI 564 Orff Schulwerk II |
3 |
|
MUSI 565 Orff Schulwerk III |
3 |
|
MUSI Electives |
4 |
|
Or 9 advisor-approved credits from |
|
|
MUSI 630 Topics in Music History and Literature. |
3 |
|
MUSI 640 Topics in World Musics |
3 |
|
MUSI 654 Graduate Conducting |
3 |
|
MUSI 660 Topics in Music Education |
3 |
|
Electives |
4 |
|
or |
|
|
MUSI 799 Thesis |
6 |
|
MUSI electives |
7 |
|
MUSI 610 Topics in Music Theory |
3 |
|
MUSI 630 Topics in Music History |
3 |
|
MUSI 72X Graduate PMI |
9 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital |
1 |
|
Electives |
3 |
|
MUSI 72X Graduate PMI |
6 |
|
Pedagogy I—Take one of the following: |
3 |
|
MUSI 551 Keyboard Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 552 Vocal Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 553 Instrumental Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 660 Advanced Topics in Music Education: Pedagogy II |
3 |
|
MUSI 695 Teaching Internship |
2 |
|
MUSI 690 Graduate Lecture-Recital |
1 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital |
1 |
|
MUSI 573 Accompanying/Musicianship III (piano pedagogy only) |
3 |
|
Electives |
0-3 |
The number of students accepted in the graduate conducting concentration is limited by the extent to which it is possible to provide students with practical experience. In most cases, each student accepted is offered an opportunity to gain conducting experience by serving as an assistant conductor of a university ensemble.
The certificate is a specialized, graduate-level program for advanced musicians who desire to further develop and refine their performance art. The certificate program is a two-year course of study requiring at least two consecutive semesters of residence. A total of 32 credits is required. Advisor’s approval is required for each semester’s enrollment.
An artist certificate application and current résumé
A bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent (as evaluated by the Music Department Admissions Committee)
Transcripts from previous educational institutions
One-page written statement of student’s goals and interest in the program
Two letters of recommendation
A CD (preferred), audiocassette, or videotape of a live performance of solo works from the standard repertory
Applicants must perform an audition recital and be interviewed on the Mason Campus. Applicants will be notified of the date and time of the audition and interview.
CERG-ACPP
CERG-ACIP
|
|
Credits |
|---|---|
|
Studies in Performance |
17 |
|
MUSI 72X Graduate PMI (over four semesters) |
4 |
|
MUSI 592 Topics in Music |
2 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital (solo recitals) |
2 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital (chamber music) |
1 |
|
Support Studies in Literature and Pedagogy |
8 |
|
MUSI 630 Topics in Music History and Literature |
3 |
|
MUSI 551 Keyboard Pedagogy or MUSI 553 Instrumental Pedagogy |
3 |
|
MUSI 695 Teaching Internship |
2 |
|
Support Studies in Accompanying or Ensemble plus Electives (choose A or B) |
7 |
|
A |
|
|
MUSI 571 Techniques of Accompanying I |
1 |
|
MUSI 572 Techniques of Accompanying II |
1 |
|
MUSI 685 Graduate Chamber Ensembles |
1 |
|
Electives |
4 |
|
B |
|
|
MUSI 682 Wind Symphony |
3 |
|
MUSI 683 Symphonic Band |
3 |
|
MUSI 685 Graduate Chamber Ensembles |
3 |
|
MUSI 687 Symphony Orchestra |
3 |
|
MUSI 689 Jazz Ensembles |
3 |
|
Elective |
1 |
|
Total |
32 |
CERG-ACVP
| Credits | |
|---|---|
|
Studies in Performance |
20 |
|
MUSI 723 (over four semesters) |
12 |
|
MUSI 592 Topics in Music: Solo Vocal |
|
|
Repertoire Coaching |
4 |
|
MUSI 526 Performance Seminar and Solo |
|
|
Vocal Repertoire II |
2 |
|
MUSI 544 or 545 Diction I or II |
2 |
|
Support Studies in Ensemble Performance plus Electives |
12 |
|
MUSI 685 Graduate Chamber Ensemble and 688 Advanced Opera and Musical Theater Ensemble |
9 |
|
MUSI 690 Graduate Lecture-Recital |
1-3 |
|
MUSI 790 Graduate Recital |
1 |
|
Elective |
1 |
|
Total |
32 |
PHD-MME
DMA-MUAR
The PhD in music education and the doctor of musical arts degree require 60 credits beyond the master’s degree in music.
The PhD in music education, a research-intensive degree, focuses on the gathering, processing, and interpretation of information. Students in the PhD program take seminars and topics courses in music education, as well as research courses through the College of Education and Human Development. PhD graduates are expected to demonstrate the ability to communicate significant concepts of music education.
The doctor of musical arts concentrations are composition, conducting, and performance. While these concentrations share some of the required course work, each is also distinct in course requirements. Professional musicians earn the DMA to enhance and extend their knowledge and practice within their area of specialization. The DMA student focuses on the profession of music performance, as well as the theory and practice of the discipline. DMA graduates are qualified to teach music at the college or university level, as well as K-12.
In addition to meeting all admission requirements for graduate study, applicants should submit the following:
Prior to the beginning of the first semester of doctoral studies, the student must complete placement examinations in music theory, music history, and musicianship (including sight-singing, ear-training, and keyboard skills). Positive scores on the placement exams may reduce or eliminate prerequisites for courses in music history and music theory. Recitals can be scheduled only after completion of any necessary prerequisites in music theory, music history, and musicianship.
The doctoral student must maintain a minimum of 3.00 GPA in courses presented on the degree plan, which may include no more than 6 credits with a grade of C. The GPA calculation excludes all transfer courses and Mason extended studies or nondegree credits not formally approved for the degree.
One year (fall and spring) of consecutive full-time study (9 credits per semester) is required (18 total credits). Or, the academic residency requirement may be fulfilled by earning 21 credits within 12 months (fall and spring semesters and summer term). Academic residency should be completed during the first year of study. Any necessary prerequisite courses at the 500 level can be included to meet the residency requirement. Language courses at the undergraduate level may not. Note: The academic residency does not imply meeting the standards of Virginia residency for tuition purposes.
Reading proficiency is required in a language appropriate to the student’s major area of study. Normally, this will be German, French, or Italian. The DGS and the student’s Faculty Committee will determine the appropriate area of study. Reading proficiency may be accomplished by completing a reading examination provided by the music faculty. The reading examination provided by the faculty will normally consist of translation (with dictionary) of appropriate technical passages relevant to the student’s area of study within a two-hour period. The language reading proficiency should be completed prior to earning 12 credits of courses at the 600 level or above.
During the first semester of study, the college’s director of graduate studies will recommend to the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts five faculty members to serve as the student’s Faculty Committee: two from the student’s area of specialization (performance, conducting, or composition), one from music theory, one from music history, and one at-large. The student’s major professor will chair the committee. The director of graduate studies of the Department of Music may be part of the committee; if not, he or she will serve ex-officio. All Faculty Committee members will have graduate faculty status, as approved by the university provost.
The Faculty Committee will evaluate the progress of the student annually. Continuation in the program is subject to the endorsement of this group. Performance and composition recitals and projects moving toward the dissertation are also subject to approval of the committee.
After the completion of required courses (excluding dissertation credits) or during the semester when completion of those courses is anticipated, the student will take comprehensive examinations. The written exams may also be followed by a one-hour oral exam if needed to clarify issues included in the written exams.
Before doctoral students may be advanced to candidacy by the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, they must complete all course work required by the program faculty, be certified in all relevant doctoral research skills, pass the comprehensive exams, and be recommended by the Faculty Committee, the director of graduate studies, and the chair of the Department of Music. Students advanced to candidacy after the add period for a given semester must wait until the following semester to register for MUSI 999 Dissertation.
The dissertation is the capstone experience of doctoral study. The dissertation will be guided by the Dissertation Committee. This group may be the student’s Faculty Committee as described above, plus a faculty member from beyond the Department of Music. All Dissertation Committee members will be appointed by the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and have graduate faculty status, as approved by the university provost.
When all degree requirements have been satisfied, including completion of the doctoral dissertation, the doctoral candidate may request a doctoral defense. Approval for the defense must be obtained from the Dissertation Committee, the director of graduate studies and the chair of the Department of Music, and the dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Notice of a defense must be circulated to the university community two weeks before the defense date.
All relevant rules regarding schedule, fees, and other matters as described in the catalog must be followed. All copies of the dissertation materials and fees must be paid before the doctoral degree is awarded.
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PhD in Music Education |
60 |
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MUSI 860 Doctoral Seminar in Music Education |
12 |
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Research Courses (advisor-approved CEHD) |
9 |
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MUSI 660/670 Topics in Music Ed |
3 |
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MUSI 880 Doctoral Major Ensemble |
3 |
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MUSI 610/710 Topics in Music Theory |
6 |
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MUSI 630/640/730 Topics in History or World Music |
6 |
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MUSI 810/830 Doctoral Seminar in History or Analysis |
3 |
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Approved Electives* |
6 |
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MUSI 998 Dissertation Proposal |
3 |
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MUSI 999 Dissertation in Music Ed |
9 |
| DMA in Musical Arts | |
Concentration in Composition |
60 |
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MUSI 828 Doctoral PMI in Composition |
15 |
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MUSI 614 Music Theory Pedagogy |
3 |
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MUSI 885 New Music Ensemble |
4 |
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MUSI 880 Doctoral Major Ensemble |
1 |
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MUSI 890 Doctoral Recital |
2 |
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MUSI 610/710 Topics in Music Theory |
3 |
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MUSI 630/640/730 Topics in Music History |
6 |
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History or Theory Elective (600 level or above) |
3 |
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MUSI 810 Doctoral Seminar in Analysis |
6 |
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MUSI 830 Doctoral Seminar in Music History |
3 |
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Approved Electives* |
1 |
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MUSI 998 Dissertation Proposal |
1 |
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MUSI 999 Dissertation in Composition |
12 |
Concentration in Conducting |
60 |
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MUSI 829 Doctoral PMI in Conducting |
15 |
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MUSI 770 Advanced Topics in Pedagogy |
3 |
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MUSI 880 Doctoral Major Ensemble |
4 |
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MUSI 890 Doctoral Recitals |
2 |
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MUSI 610/710/712 Topics in Music Theory |
3 |
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MUSI 630/730 Topics in Music History |
6 |
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History or Theory Elective (600 level or above) |
3 |
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MUSI 830 Doctoral Seminar in Music History |
3 |
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MUSI 810 Doctoral Seminar in Analysis |
3 |
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Approved Electives* |
5 |
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MUSI 998 Dissertation Proposal |
1 |
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MUSI 999 Dissertation in Conducting |
12 |
Concentration in Performance |
60 |
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MUSI 82X Doctoral Private Music Instruction (PMI) |
15 |
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MUSI 770 Advanced Topics in Pedagogy |
3 |
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MUSI 880 Ensemble and/or MUSI 720 Accompanying |
4 |
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MUSI 885 Chamber Ensemble and/or MUSI 720 Accompanying |
2 |
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MUSI 890 Doctoral Recital |
2 |
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MUSI 610/710/712 Topics in Music Theory |
3 |
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MUSI 630/730 Topics in Music History |
6 |
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History or Theory Elective (600 level or above) |
3 |
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MUSI 830 Doctoral Seminar in Music History |
3 |
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MUSI 810 Doctoral Seminar in Analysis |
3 |
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Approved Electives* |
3 |
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MUSI 998 Dissertation Proposal |
1 |
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MUSI 999 Dissertation in Performance |
12 |
Approved electives could be from music history, music literature, world music, music theory, conducting, music education, secondary PMI, ensemble (including chamber music), or relevant nonmusic courses.