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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 2001 – 2002 Graduate Catalog

BRITTON, COSAND, CROWE, DeMARS, DOAN, DREYFOOS, FLEMING, HACKBARTH, HAMILTON, Hill, HOFFER, HUMPHREYS, KLIEWER-BRITTON, KOONCE, LOCKWOOD, MAROHNIC, MEIR, METZ, OLDANI, PILAFIAN, REBER, ROGERS, RUSSELL, SELLHEIM, SHINN, SKOLDBERG, SPRING, STAUFFER, STOCKER, SUNKETT, SWAIM, THOMPSON, UMBERSON, WILLIAMSON, WYTKO

CARPENTER, HAEFER, HOLBROOK, KOPTA, LYMAN, MARSHALL, MAY, PETERSON, RAVE, ROCKMAKER, SMITH, SOLÍS, WILSON

The faculty in the School of Music offer graduate programs leading to the M.A. degree in Music with concentrations in ethnomusicology, music history and literature, and music theory.

The faculty also offer a graduate program leading to the professional Master of Music degree in Composition, Music Education, and Performance and the professional Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Music with concentrations in choral conducting, music composition, music education, and solo performance.

Graduate Diagnostic Examinations. All students admitted to graduate degree programs must satisfactorily complete these examinations before any comprehensive examinations may be scheduled. In music theory, the areas are as follows:

In music history, the areas are (1) medieval, renaissance, and baroque and (2) classical, romantic, and contemporary.

Undergraduate Deficiencies. Deficiencies are determined by the school. Removal of all deficiencies is the responsibility of the student and is considered additional to the minimum hours for graduation.

Graduate Assistantships. The deadline is February 15 for teaching assistantship applications.

See Graduate Studies at ASU Main and ASU East, “Master’s Degrees” for general requirements.

Prerequisites. Applicants are expected to have a B.A. degree in Music or its equivalent from an accredited institution.

Admission. Application must be accompanied by evidence of scholarly achievement or potential (e.g., a term paper), letters of recommendation from two persons qualified in the field, and a one- to- two-page personal statement of the applicant’s professional goals.

Ethnomusicology. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit is required, of which at least 20 semester hours must be in the field of ethnomusicology or related fields, including six semester hours of thesis, and at least six semester hours in music theory.

Music History and Literature. A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit is required, of which at least two-thirds must be in the field of music history and literature and at least six semester hours in music theory.

Music Theory. A minimum of 32 semester hours of graduate credit is required, of which at least 18 must be in the field of music theory and at least 10 must be selected from the fields of music theory, music composition, and music history.

Ethnomusicology. MUP 587 (two semesters), MHL 568, 591, 592, 599 (Thesis), and six semester hours of music theory.

Music History and Literature. MUP 582 (two semesters), MHL 532, 591 (two semesters), 599 (Thesis), and six hours of music theory.

Music Theory. MTC 520, 525, 527, 528, 599 (Thesis); six semester hours of music history.

Foreign Language Requirements. A passing grade on the foreign language reading examination in French or German is required.

Final Examinations. A final examination (written, oral, or both) is required. An oral examination in defense of the thesis is also required.

The faculty in the School of Music offer a graduate program leading to the professional degree Master of Music (M.M.). Three majors are available: Composition, Music Education, and Performance. For the Music Education major, concentrations are available in

Prerequisites. A Bachelor of Music degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution is required for admission to the M.M. program.

Admission. Admission to all concentrations under the major in Performance is dependent on a successful audition, either in person or by taped performance. For admission to the major in Composition, the applicant must submit three original works showing technical facility in composition, letters of recommendation from two qualified persons in the field, and a one- to two-page personal statement of the applicant’s professional goals. For admission to the M.M. in Music Education degrees, the applicant must have completed all requirements for music teacher certification. Postbaccalaureate certification is available and may be completed concurrently with master’s degree work.

Letters of recommendation from three qualified persons in the field are also required. For the jazz studies concentration, a video or audio tape of a recent jazz performance (solo or ensemble) by the applicant must be submitted, and a video or audio tape of a jazz ensemble directed by the applicant should also be submitted if available.

Students majoring in Performance with a concentration in solo performance (voice) and performance pedagogy (voice) are required to take a diction examination in French, German, and Italian during registration week of their first semester. Students who do not pass this examination are required to take the appropriate semester(s) of MUP 250.

For admission to the concentration in performance pedagogy (piano), a minimum of one semester of prior piano pedagogy study including significant intern teaching experience is required. In addition, the student must demonstrate evidence of teaching ability, either in person or by videotape.

Program of Study. The student must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of graduate courses, of which at least one-third must be in the area of concentration.

Foreign Language Requirements. Solo performance (voice only) and performance pedagogy (voice only) require a total of 16 semester hours of college-level credit in more than one language chosen from French, German, or Italian. The concentration in piano accompanying requires two semesters of college-level study in French, German, or Italian and two semesters of diction (or the equivalent) in the remaining languages in that group. These requirements may be fulfilled in whole or in part through language instruction in secondary and/or undergraduate school or by other means (for more information, see the General Catalog). These language requirements are not part of the 32-hour program of study. However, hours toward the requirements may be taken concurrently with the program of study if a deficiency exists.

Final Examination. A final examination (written, oral, or both) is required. An oral examination in defense of the thesis is required for the major in composition.

Composition. MTC 523 (six semester hours), 525, 599; six hours of music history, three hours of music theory.

Choral Music. MUE 548, 549, 550 (or 579), 568, 570; two semester hours of ensemble; six semester hours of music history (including MHL 575); five hours of music theory. One MHL or MTC course must be in contemporary music.

General Music. MUE 548, 549, 550 (or 579), 551, 552; six semester hours of music history; five hours of music theory. One MHL or MTC course must be in contemporary music, and one MHL course or one ensemble must be in ethnomusicology.

Instrumental Music. MUE 548, 549, 550 (or 579), 564, 566; six semester hours of music history; five hours of music theory. One MHL or MTC course must be in contemporary music.

Jazz Studies. MUE 548, 549, 550 (or 579), 560, 562 (two semesters); MUP 509, 510, 517, 518, three semester hours of jazz ensemble; six semester hours of music history; five hours of music theory. One MHL or MTC course must be in contemporary music.

Solo Performance (Voice). MUP 527 (eight semester hours), 541, 551, 596, 597; performing ensembles (two hours); six hours of music history; five hours of music theory.

Solo Performance (Keyboard). MUP 527 (eight semester hours), 551 (or 581), 596, 597; performing ensembles (two hours); six hours of music history and literature; five hours of music theory.

Solo Performance (Instrumental). MUP 527 (eight semester hours), 551, 581, 596, 597; performing ensembles (two hours); six hours of music history; five hours of music theory.

Piano Accompanying. MUP 527 Studio Instruction (eight semester hours), 511 (or 521 Studio Instruction [four hours]), 588 (four hours), 596, 597; six hours of music history; five hours in music theory.

Performance Pedagogy. MUP 527 (eight semester hours), 541 (voice only), 551 and/or 581, 596, 597; performing ensembles (two hours), (piano only: MUP 440 [or proficiency], 507, 508, 581 [four hours]); six hours in music history; five hours of music theory.

(Music Theatre/Opera) Musical Direction. MUP 511 Studio Instruction: Piano (four semester hours), 551, 571 (two semester hours), 573, 574 (two semester hours), 591 (six semester hours), 596, 597; performance on stage in one production; musical direction of two productions; six hours of music history; five hours of music theory.

(Music Theatre/Opera) Performance. MUP 511 Studio Instruction (eight semester hours), 551, 570 (two semester hours), 571 (three semester hours), 596, 597; a three-hour graduate THP course designed for actors (as approved by supervisory committee); leading roles in two musical theatre productions; six hours of music history; five hours of music theory.

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) is a professional degree program designed for students desiring high levels of performance, academic proficiency, and preparation for teaching positions at the university level. The major is Music with four concentrations: choral conducting, music composition, music education, and solo performance (instrumental, keyboard, piano pedagogy, voice).

Admission. Students seeking admission normally hold the Master of Music degree. Applicants with other degrees are considered if they have received graduate training similar to that normally expected in a Master of Music degree program. The application for admission must be accompanied by an applicant’s statement relating to goals, preparation, and educational background. The applicant must submit scores for the GRE (quantitative, verbal, and analytical) or the MAT. Three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants must perform a satisfactory audition or submit a tape recording of performances or compositions as appropriate to the concentration. The deadline is February 15 for teaching assistantship applications.

Supervisory Committee. When the program of study is filed, the supervisory committee is appointed by the dean of the Graduate College upon recommendation of the director and the graduate committee of the School of Music. The committee consists of five members; at least three should be from the major field.

Program of Study. A total of 90 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree is required. Only 36 hours from a master’s degree or other postgraduate work will be counted toward the 90 hour requirement. For more information, call the School of Music, 480/965-3371.

Continuous Enrollment. Once admitted to a D.M.A. degree program, the student is expected to be enrolled continuously, excluding summer sessions, until all requirements for the degree have been fulfilled. This requirement applies to students admitted fall 1994 and thereafter. Continuous enrollment promotes steady progress toward the completion of the degree and an ongoing relationship between the student and faculty offering the program. If additional credit is not required toward the D.M.A. degree, the student may enroll for Continuing Registration 795. Continuing Registration does not carry credit; no grade is given. If a program of study must be interrupted for one or more semesters, the student may apply for leave status, not to exceed one calendar year. A student on leave is not required to pay fees, but is not permitted to place any demands on university faculty or use any university facilities. A student who interrupts a program without obtaining leave status may be removed automatically from the Graduate College, under the assumption that the student has decided to discontinue the program. A student removed from the Graduate College for this reason may reapply for admission; the application is considered along with all other new applications to the degree program.

An application for leave status, endorsed by the members of the student’s supervisory committee and the head of the academic unit, must be approved by the dean of the Graduate College. This request must be filed and approved no later than the last day of registration in the semester of anticipated absence.

Residency. In general, the D.M.A. degree student should expect to spend at least the equivalent of three academic years beyond the bachelor’s degree in the program. At least two semesters following the first year (30 – 32 semester hours) of graduate study must be spent in continuous full-time residence at ASU. After the first year (30 – 32 semester hours), at least 54 hours must be completed in residence at ASU.

Foreign Language Requirements. Competency in at least one foreign language is required for solo performance and music composition concentrations. Some areas of study within solo performance require two foreign languages.

Comprehensive Examinations. Near the completion of course work, the student must request permission to take the comprehensive examinations through the supervisory committee and the school director. These written and oral examinations are designed to assess the student’s competency in the major and supportive fields. Failure in the comprehensive examinations is considered final unless the supervisory committee recommends, and the dean of the Graduate College approves, a reexamination. A reexamination may be administered no sooner than three months and no later than one year from the date of the original examination. Only one reexamination is permitted.

Candidacy. Doctoral students should apply for admission to candidacy immediately after they have met all requirements for the degree, except the dissertation. These requirements include passing the comprehensive examinations and foreign language examination, if applicable, and meeting other requirements specified by the academic unit.

Dissertation, Research Papers, and Recitals. The music composition and music education concentrations require a dissertation of an original and creative nature. The choral conducting concentration requires a conducting recital plus either a dissertation or a series of projects and a research paper. The solo performance concentration requires at least three recitals following admission to the program and a research paper. All candidates must enroll for a total of 24 semester hours of credit in research (MUP 792), recital (MUP 796), and dissertation (MUP 799) as appropriate to the concentration.

Final Examinations. The final oral examination in defense of the dissertation or research paper is scheduled by the Graduate College. The exam is conducted by the supervisory committee and others appointed by the dean of the Graduate College. All final oral examinations must be conducted at least one week before the degree conferral date.

Graduation. The student is eligible for graduation when the final oral examination has been passed, Graduate College scholarship requirements have been met, and the dissertation/research paper has been approved by the supervisory committee, the director of the school, and the dean of the Graduate College.

Applications for graduation should be made no later than the date specified in the Graduate College calendar.

Maximum Time Limit. D.M.A. candidates must complete all requirements within five years after the comprehensive exams have been passed.

The Post-Bachelor’s Artist Diploma graduate certificate program is intended for a very limited number of the most gifted performers who demonstrate strong potential for successful careers in musical performance.

Admission. Students seeking admission must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in music or an equivalent conservatory credential at the time of entrance. All applicants whose native language is not English must submit a score of at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For preliminary screening, every applicant must submit a letter of application, official transcripts, four letters of recommendation, and an audio recording containing works representing a variety of musical styles and composers. Those applicants recommended for a full audition must perform an audition recital and be interviewed on the ASU campus.

Program of Study. The Post-Bachelor’s Artist Diploma program is a two-year course of study requiring at least two consecutive semesters of residence. A total of 32 semester hours, including four public recitals, is required. Three of the recitals must be presented on the ASU campus, and one at a venue outside of the metropolitan Phoenix area.

Course Requirements. MUP 527 (sixteen semester hours), 551 (four semester hours), and 581; performing ensembles (two semester hours) and four recitals (eight semester hours).

Related Requirements. The School of Music graduate diagnostic examinations in music theory and music history must be taken during the first semester of study, and all must be passed before the awarding of the Post-Bachelor’s Artist Diploma. Students in voice must pass the graduate-level foreign language diction examination before completing the program. Concurrent enrollment in other degree programs during the course of study is not permitted. Transfer credits from other institutions and/or other degree programs within the ASU School of Music do not count toward the 32 required semester hours.