Master of Music in Music Theory Pedagogy
Course List
Music Theory Core
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Counterpoint | |
| Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | |
| Music Theory Pedagogy I | |
| Music Theory Pedagogy II | |
| Practicum | |
| Form and Analysis | |
| Analytical Techniques | |
| 3 |
| MUSC 748 | Music Bibliography/Research Methods | 2 |
| 6 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Overview of Program:
The primary purposes of the MM option in Music Theory Pedagogy are (1) to add to the breadth of the experiences for our graduate students and (2) to make them more attractive candidates in their job searches, especially those seeking teaching positions in higher education. The current job market in higher education prioritizes depth of knowledge and experience in more than a single specialty area. Often, this means extensive knowledge and experience in music history and/or music theory. Further, the most successful applicants on the academic job market have not only experience teaching music theory or music history, but also a relevant academic credential. This new program would allow enrolled students to advance their knowledge of music theory and their marketability in teaching the undergraduate theory sequence.
This degree track is designed for students who wish to expand their professional marketability by preparing performers/conductors for the many university positions that involve both performance and classroom teaching. The MM in Music Theory Pedagogy option will primarily be pursued by students jointly with another MM option or DMA in Performance or Conducting, though it has enough unique required courses to be granted as a single degree.
Master of Music in Music Education Degree
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Psychology Of Music | |
| Foundations of Music Education | |
| Graduate Seminar | |
| Graduate Theory Survey | |
| Graduate Music History Survey | |
| Applied Study | |
| Advanced Choral Music Methods | |
| Advanced Elementary Music Methods | |
| History of Choral Literature | |
| Jazz Methods and Pedagogy in Music Education | |
| Band Literature:History and Development | |
| Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres | |
| MUSC 794 | Practicum | 4 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Master of Music in Instrumental Performance
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Graduate Ensemble (3 credits) | |
| Applied Study (8 credits) | |
| Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | |
| Recital (4 credits) | |
| Applied Instrumental Pedagogy (2-3 credits) | |
| Applied Instrumental Literature (1-3 credits) | |
| Symphonic Literature | |
| Band Literature:History and Development | |
| Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres | |
| Form and Analysis | |
| Counterpoint | |
| Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | |
| Analytical Techniques | |
| Medieval/Renaissance Music History | |
| Baroque and Classical Music History | |
| Romantic Music History | |
| 20th & 21st Century Music History | |
| 30 |
Master of Music in Piano Performance
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Graduate Ensemble (1, 1) | |
| Applied Study (At least 2 registrations; typically 2, 2, 2, 2) | |
| Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | |
| Recital (Either 4 or 2, 2) | |
| Keyboard Literature | |
| Piano Pedagogy | |
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| Individual Study/Tutorial (Individual Study in Keyboard Literature or Piano Pedagogy) | |
| Form and Analysis | |
| Counterpoint | |
| Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | |
| Analytical Techniques | |
| Medieval/Renaissance Music History | |
| Romantic Music History | |
| 20th & 21st Century Music History | |
| 30 |
Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Applied Study (Collaborative and performance; 2-4 cr each registration) | |
| Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | |
| Recital (4 or 2, 2) | |
| Graduate Diction Survey I | |
| Graduate Diction Survey II | |
| Graduate Ensemble | |
| Applied Instrumental Literature | |
| Form and Analysis | |
| Counterpoint | |
| Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | |
| Analytical Techniques | |
| Medieval/Renaissance Music History | |
| Baroque and Classical Music History | |
| Romantic Music History | |
| 20th & 21st Century Music History | |
| Total Credits | 30 |
Master of Music in Vocal Performance
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Graduate Ensemble | |
| Advanced Vocal Pedagogy | |
| Applied Study | |
| Music Bibliography/Research Methods | |
| Recital | |
| Form and Analysis | |
| Counterpoint | |
| Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | |
| Analytical Techniques | |
| Medieval/Renaissance Music History | |
| Baroque and Classical Music History | |
| Romantic Music History | |
| 20th & 21st Century Music History | |
| Topics in Song Literature | |
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Graduate Ensemble | |
| Advanced Vocal Pedagogy | |
| Applied Study | |
| Choral Studies and Pedagogy (Up to 2 credits may be substituted for MUSC 731) | |
| Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | |
| Recital (4 credits) | |
| Form and Analysis | |
| Counterpoint | |
| Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | |
| Analytical Techniques | |
| Medieval/Renaissance Music History | |
| Baroque and Classical Music History | |
| Romantic Music History | |
| 20th & 21st Century Music History | |
| Medieval/Renaissance Choral Literature | |
| Baroque Choral Literature | |
| Classical/Romantic Choral Literature | |
| Contemporary Choral Literature | |
Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| Graduate Ensemble | |
| Applied Study (Conducting ) | |
| Applied Study (Instrument ) | |
| Music Bibliography/Research Methods | |
| Recital | |
| Form and Analysis | |
| Counterpoint | |
| Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | |
| Analytical Techniques | |
| Medieval/Renaissance Music History | |
| Baroque and Classical Music History | |
| Romantic Music History | |
| 20th & 21st Century Music History | |
| Band Literature:History and Development | |
| Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres | |
| 30 |
Admission and Application Requirements
Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page. In addition to these requirements, the following are required:
- A scholarly writing example.
- Applicants should notify the graduate music coordinator, charlette.moe@ndsu.edu, of their intention to apply.
- For applicants in performance and conducting, an on-campus visit and audition are required.
- Following acceptance into the masters program, applicants will complete a diagnostic exam, which will be used by their advisers to plan appropriate coursework.
