Music Theory, M.M.
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.
In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must provide:
- A statement of intent that outlines their background, interest in music theory, and career goals.
- A scholarly paper on music, preferably one with an analytical focus.
- Applicants whose materials pass an initial screening by the music theory faculty will be invited for an interview that tests sight-reading, dictation, analysis, and keyboard skills. A diagnostic written exam is administered prior to the interview.
Degree Program Requirements
Required: 34 credit hours
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Core (6 credits) | ||
MUS 602 | Seminar in Music Research and Writing | 3 |
MUS 706 | Seminar in Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 3 |
Performance (2 credits) | ||
Select 2 credits from PRF-type and/or ENS courses at the 600 level | 2 | |
Electives (3 credits) | ||
Select 3 credits of electives 1 | 3 | |
Select one option from the following: (23 credits) 2 | 23 | |
Thesis Option | ||
Major Courses (18 credits) | ||
Pedagogy of Music Theory | ||
Rhythm and Meter | ||
Schenkerian Analysis | ||
Theory and Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions | ||
Current and Historical Trends in Music Theory | ||
Seminar in Musical Analysis | ||
Thesis (5 credits) | ||
Thesis 3 | ||
Non-Thesis Option | ||
Major Courses (21 credits) | ||
Tonal Counterpoint | ||
or MUS 692 | Advanced Analysis of Western European Tonal Music and Related Traditions | |
Pedagogy of Music Theory | ||
Rhythm and Meter | ||
Schenkerian Analysis | ||
Theory and Analysis of Western European Post-Tonal Music and Related Traditions | ||
Current and Historical Trends in Music Theory | ||
Seminar in Musical Analysis | ||
Document (2 credits) | ||
Document in Music Theory 4 | ||
Total Credit Hours | 34 |
- 1
Should be chosen in consultation with the major advisor; MUE 618 Psychology of Music is recommended.
- 2
For both the thesis and non-thesis options, a comprehensive examination with both written and oral components is required. The thesis or document is to be presented in a public forum.
- 3
5 credits of MUS 699 are required for the Thesis Option.
- 4
2 credits of MUS 698 are required for the Non-Thesis Option.