To promote a musical environment for developing the highest artistic values and a lifelong commitment to musical excellence.
To serve students via excellence in their professional work.
To provide students with the means for rewarding, fulfilling artistic endeavors.
To develop in all students an awareness of the creative dimension of the whole person.
To encourage in all students an ongoing commitment to intelligent articulation of the integration of faith and music in their lives, to service as effective musical advocates in the Christian community, and to service as effective Christian witnesses in the musical world.

Objectives

The objectives of all Master's Degrees:

To admit talented, well-educated musicians ready for further growth as performers, teachers, composers, and advocates of high-quality musical endeavor in a variety of settings.
To assist students with increased technical and aesthetic mastery of their chosen musical discipline.
To guide students toward an articulate philosophical integration of biblical Christian faith with the act of music-making.
To encourage musical exploration outside the bounds of the student’s past experiences and preferences.
To encourage students to understand and articulate the thoughts behind stylistic preferences, philosophies, and musical choices.

For more information, download the Graduate Bulletin (PDF, 599KB).

Master of Art in Music

Major Area
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		9
(one or two from MHS; one or two from MTH–no more than one may be 4xx)
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Other Studies in Music		11
The student, in consultation with the academic advisor, will choose electives in an area of interest that combine to create a coherent principal focus designed to materially deepen the student’s expertise and understanding of the area selected. Possible options might include music education, music in Christian worship, or some other specific combination of courses with a coherent structure and goal.

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		6

TOTAL:		32
A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor. NOTE: The student must enroll in an appropriate major ensemble [or accompanying] each semester of residence, with or without credit.*

Master of Music in Collaborative Performance

Major Area
MAP CI 50, 55: Graduate Collaborative Perfomance		12
Offered in conjunction with MUS 557, Graduate Chamber Music. For keyboard players, supervised accompanying experiences may also constitute a focus of study.
MTH 585: Graduate Recital (2 required)		0

Choose from among the following:		4-6
MLT 510, 520: Instrumental Literature	(2)
MLT 540: Vocal Literature	(2)
MLT 550, 560: Chamber Literature	(2)
MHS 590: Graduate Seminar in Music History: Opera Survey	(3)

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		6
(one music history course and one theory course)
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		2-4

TOTAL:		32
*A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor. The student must also enroll in the appropriate major ensemble each semester of residence, with or without credit.

Master of Music in Composition

Major Area
MAP CI 50, 55: Applied Composition		12
One semester must include either a thesis (substantial composition plus written document) or a full recital of original compositions.
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration		3

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		3
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)

Choose at least one from among the following		3
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		5

TOTAL:		32
A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor. NOTE: The student must enroll in an appropriate major ensemble [or accompanying] each semester of residence, with or without credit.*

Master of Music in Conducting

Major Area
Instrumental Majors
MAP CI 50, 55: Applied Conducting		12

Choose from among the following:		2
MLT 510: Orchestral Literature	(2)
MLT 510: Wind Literature	(2)

Choral Majors
MAP CC 50 or 55: Applied Conducting		3
MUS 529: Advanced Choral Conducting Seminar	(3)
(topics rotate; three semesters required)		9

All Majors
MAP 585: Graduate Recital (1 required)		0

The student must also enroll in the appropriate major ensemble each semester of residence, with or without credit.

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		6
(one music history course and one theory course)
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		6-8

TOTAL:		32-44
*A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor

Master of Music in Brass, Winds, or Percussion Performance

Major Area
MAP PI 50, 55: Graduate Applied Study		12
LL = instrument code, chosen from appropriate course codes.
MAP 585: Graduate Recital (2 required)		0

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		6
(one music history course and one theory course)
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		5-6

TOTAL:		32
A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor. For Wind & Brass performance majors, ensemble within the degree program (including those required in Other Studies in Music) may not exceed four, including a maximum of two in chamber ensemble. NOTE: The student must enroll in an appropriate major ensemble [or accompanying] each semester of residence, with or without credit.*

Master of Music in Organ Performance

Major Area
MAP PI 50, 55: Graduate Piano		12

MLT 580: Organ Literature		2
or
MUS 576: Applied Music Pedagogy: Organ

MAP 585: Graduate Recital (2 required)		0

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		6
(one music history course and one theory course)
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		5-6

TOTAL:		32
A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor. NOTE: The student must enroll in an appropriate major ensemble [or accompanying] each semester of residence, with or without credit.*

Master of Music in Piano Performance

Major Area
MAP PI 50, 55: Graduate Piano		12

MLT 580: Piano Literature		2
or
MUS 576: Applied Music Pedagogy: Piano		2

MAP 585: Graduate Recital (2 required)		0

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		6
(one music history course and one theory course)
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		5-6

TOTAL:		32
*A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor.NOTE: The student must enroll in an appropriate major ensemble [or accompanying] each semester of residence, with or without credit.

Master of Music in String Performance

Major Area
MUS LL 50, 55: Graduate Applied Strings		12
LL = instrument code, chosen from appropriate course codes
MUS 557: Graduate Chamber Music		2
MAP 585: Graduate Recital (2 required)		0

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2
MUS 550: Graduate Orchestra		2

Choose from among the following		6
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		5-6

TOTAL:		32
A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor. For string performance majors, ensemble within the degree program (including those required in Other Studies in Music) may not exceed four, including a maximum of two in chamber ensemble. NOTE: The student must enroll in an appropriate major ensemble [or accompanying] each semester of residence, with or without credit.*

Master of Music in Vocal Performance

Major Area
MAP VO 50, 55: Applied Voice		12

Choose from among the following		2-3
MHS 590: Graduate Seminar in Music History: Opera Survey	(3)
or
MLT 540: Vocal Literature	(2)
or
MUS 576: Applied Music Pedagogy: Voice	(2)
(Students who have not taken both vocal literature and vocal pedagogy at the undergraduate level are strongly advised to elect both courses.)

MAP 585: Graduate Recital (2 required)		0

Other Studies in Music
MHS 500: Research and Bibliography		2

Choose from among the following		6
MHS 590: Seminar in Music History (topics vary by semester)(	(3)
MHS 595: Special Topics in Music History	(3)
MTH 567: Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music	(3)
MTH 566: Advanced Orchestration	(3)
MTH 458: Counterpoint	(3)
MTH 463: Form and Analysis	(3)
MTH 475: Synthesizer/Computer Applications	(3)
MTH 595: Special Topics in Music Theory	(3)

Humanities
MHUM 501-502: Seminar: Music and Culture in Christian Perspective		4

Electives
Music courses numbered 500* or above		5-6


TOTAL:		32
*A limited number of music courses numbered 400 or above may also be taken as electives, with the approval of the graduate advisor. All graduate vocal performance majors are required to be enrolled in a graduate ensemble during each semester of residence (MUS 550, Graduate Major Ensemble or 553, Graduate Opera Workshop). All graduate voice performance fellowship holders are required to be enrolled in both MUS 550 & 553. Vocal performance majors must demonstrate one year of college-level study of any two of: French, German, or Italian. Acquisition of comparable language mastery of the third language, if not present, is strongly encouraged.