Program Schedule
Summer 1
MUSC 611A Applied Conducting (1) or MUSC 611B Applied Conducting (1)
MUSC 631 Practicum Choir or MUSC 641 Practicum Instrumental Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 601-607 Applied lesson (1) **
MUSC 612 Graduate Choir (1) or MUSC 613 Graduate Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 633 Choral Literature (3) or MUSC 643, 644, or 645 Instrumental Literature (3)
MUSC 621 Research Methods in Music (3)
Note: MUSC 504 Music Theory Review - 2 credits
Not counted toward the degree but required for those who do not pass placement exam.
Summer 2
MUSC 611A Applied Conducting (1) or MUSC 611B Applied Conducting (1)
MUSC 631 Practicum Choir or MUSC 641 Practicum Instrumental Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 601-607 Applied lesson (1) **
MUSC 612 Graduate Choir (1) or MUSC 613 Graduate Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 632 Choral Methods (3) or MUSC 642 Instrumental Methods (3)
MUSC 622 Music History I (3)
Summer 3
MUSC 611A Applied Conducting (1) or MUSC 611B Applied Conducting (1)
MUSC 631 Practicum Choir or MUSC 641 Practicum Instrumental Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 601-607 Applied lesson (1) **
MUSC 612 Graduate Choir (1) or MUSC 613 Graduate Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 623 Music History II (3)
MUSC 626 Analysis and Performance (3)
Summer 4
MUSC 611A Applied Conducting (1) or MUSC 611B Applied Conducting (1)
MUSC 631 Practicum Choir or MUSC 641 Practicum Instrumental Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 601-607 Applied lesson (1) **
MUSC 612 Graduate Choir (1) or MUSC 613 Graduate Ensemble (1)*
MUSC 699 Graduate Project-recital (2)
Notes: *Instrumental Practicum Ensemble and Graduate Instrumental Ensemble will be available during regular academic semesters.
** Selective applied lessons may available during regular academic semesters.
Three Schedule Options
This program offers flexible schedule options. Students will be required to take classroom/lecture courses during three summers. These courses will be available only during summer semesters. Classes in private settings, i.e. private applied lessons, conducting lessons, and graduate ensembles which are concurrent enrollments of current undergraduate programs, can be taken during the fall and spring semesters. Some undergraduate ensembles will also provide ample podium time for graduate conducting students.
- Four summers (as seen in above table) - typical option.
- Three summers and one academic semester option. This may be an attractive alternative for local music teachers. During the fall and spring semesters, students can take graduate ensembles (which are concurrent enrollments of current undergraduate ensembles), private applied lessons, and conducting lessons. These students take almost all required classroom/lecture classes during three summer semesters. Students may use their own school or church ensemble for their graduate recital ensemble.
- Three summer and two academic year option. This option will be offered to international students who plan to continue their studies at the doctoral level. These students will need more practice time to improve their English skills in order to be better prepared for doctoral studies. They will take most of the required graduate courses during three summer semesters and ensembles, applied lessons, and private conducting lessons during the fall and spring. In order for these international students to remain in the U.S., they must maintain full-time student status (9 academic credit hours). They will be advised to take additional English courses and advanced music classes at the junior and senior level. Students will be informed about the additional cost of this program.
