[1] Objectives

Graduate work in music is designed to provide advanced professional training. The Master of Music degree program with a concentration in music education provides increased skills and background for people in the music business, government, and education. Other Master of Music concentrations provide specialized study in performance, conducting, and music theory.

[2] Program Admission Requirements

In addition to other Graduate School admission requirements, a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is required within one semester of matriculation at the latest.

For performance and conducting areas: An audition with area faculty. Performance in the area of specialization is to reflect the basic proficiency of a college undergraduate.

For conducting and music education areas: A taped performance of the applicant's ensemble.

Graduate Program in Music Theory: A score of at least 75% on the University of Central Arkansas Department of Music Theory Diagnostic Exam, to be given before acceptance into the program.

[3] Master of Music

[3.1] Core degree requirements for all concentrations (9 hours)

1. Diagnostic examinations to be given during the first week of graduate study in music theory and music history;
2. Completion of piano proficiency exam for the area of concentration.
3. The following nine-hour core in music:

   	SCH
   Music Theory	3
   Music History	3
   Music Research and Bibliography	3

[3.2] Additional degree requirements for the concentration in music education (32 hours total)

1. At least 50% of all music credit hours must be at the 6000 level.
2. Satisfactory completion of an oral comprehensive examination in music.
3. Completion of the following courses:

   	SCH
   Applied Music	3
   Advanced Conducting	2
   Music Literature	2
   Seminar in Music Education I & II	6
   Music Electives	1
   Non-music electives, chosen in consultation with the advisor, from the College of Education, the Graduate School of Management, Leadership, and Administration, or the College of Health and Applied Sciences	9

[3.3] Additional requirements for all other concentrations

1. Diagnostic or placement tests in conducting for students pursuing conducting degrees.
2. (Voice Performance) Completion of a diction and comprehension competency exam in French and German, with deficiencies to be made up before graduation.
3. Completion of a minimum of 31-34 hours in music, depending upon field of emphasis, at least 2/3 of which must be at the 6000 level.
4. Satisfactory performance on an oral comprehensive exam.
5. Completion of the following music courses, in addition to the nine hour core requirement:

[3.3.1] Concentration: Performance (32 hours total)

[3.3.2] Concentration: Instrumental Conducting (31 hours total)

[3.3.3] Concentration: Choral Conducting (31 hours total)

[3.3.4] Concentration: Music Theory (34 hours total)

[4] Graduate Courses in Music (MUS)

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[5] Graduate Courses in Music - Applied (MUSA)

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[6] Graduate Courses in Music - Ensemble (MUSE)

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