2016-2017 University Catalog
Music, MM
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Banner Code: AR-MM-MUSI
Web: http://music.gmu.edu
College: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Department: School of Music
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, music education, composition, conducting, jazz studies, and pedagogy. The MM with a concentration in music education does not provide licensure to teach music in public or private schools.
An accelerated master’s option is available to students in the bachelor’s program. See Music, BM (Performance)/Music, Accelerated MM (Performance) for requirements.
Admission Requirements
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:
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Performance: pre-screening submitted through SlideRoom and audition
Conducting: pre-screening submitted through SlideRoom and audition
Composition: submission of a portfolio of compositions
Music Education: interview with music faculty, a video of sample classroom teaching and submission of a two- to three-page paper on the applicant’s philosophy of music education.
Pedagogy: audition in the primary applied teaching area is required. Applicants are expected to have large and small ensemble experience on the major instrument and should have presented a full solo recital or equivalent. All music teaching experience should be summarized.
Jazz Studies: A portfolio of at least five jazz tunes in contrasting styles, as well as a complete repertoire list of all jazz tunes studied/performed. Submit all jazz materials via SlideRoom and schedule audition.
Applicants should refer to the graduate admissions page of the School of Music website for specific details on what is required and how to submit their materials.
Diagnostic Entrance Exam
All students are required to complete diagnostic entrance examinations in music theory, music history, aural skills, 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 prior to the beginning of classes of the fall and spring semesters.
Foreign Language Exams (Vocal Performance Emphasis)
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.
Comprehensive Exit Exam
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.
Academic Policies
Please see College of Visual and Performing Arts for college academic policies.
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