Music
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Graduate Degrees
Graduate degrees (the Master of Music and the Doctor of Musical Arts) are offered in performance, conducting and music education.
Master of Music Degree (M.M.)
Three tracks are offered: Performance, Conducting and Music Education. The Performance, Choral Conducting and Instrumental Conducting tracks require a minimum of 30 credits; the Music Education track requires a minimum of 32 credits.
The M.M. in performance and conducting is the professional degree in music designed for performers and conductors wishing to augment and refine their skills. The M.M. in Music Education is designed for music teachers who wish to update and increase their practical pedagogical knowledge.
Applications may be completed online at www.ndsu.edu/gradschool. A complete application will include three recommendations, transcripts and a scholarly writing example. Applicants should notify the graduate music coordinator, jo.miller@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.
All coursework must be passed with a minimum grade of B. Comprehensive written examinations in the student’s primary area and in music academic studies must be passed near the end of or after coursework. The final oral examination (administered by the student’s committee) occurs after the written comprehensive exam.
Conductors and performers will prepare a recital as their capstone experience. Those in the music education track will complete a written practicum. Both experiences will be planned with guidance by the candidate’s committee. The committee will include three graduate faculty members: the adviser, a representative from music academic studies, and at least one other music faculty member.
Master of Music in Music Education Degree
This degree is designed to be completed in three summers or in a combination of summers and the academic year. Students must register for a least six credits per calendar year until all degree requirements are completed. Classes are offered both online and on campus. Course-work can be focused in elementary, choral/vocal, or instrumental music education. No thesis is required; rather, students will complete a four-credit practicum. The practicum will be agreed upon and planned jointly by the student and his/her adviser. Comprehensive written examinations must be passed near the end of or after coursework. The final oral examination (administered by the student’s committee) occurs after the written comprehensive examination.
Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.)
The D.M.A. is the terminal professional practical degree in music, designed for performers and conductors wishing to acquire the highest performance abilities. Graduates will have attained the academic qualifications generally accepted for teaching at the college level.
Entering students in the vocal performance track are expected to have appropriate language proficiencies in French, German, and Italian. Remedial work may be required upon recommendation of the adviser and committee.
Recitals and a final written project are planned in conjunction with the candidate's committee, which consists of at least three graduate faculty members: the adviser, a representative from academic studies, and at least one other member at large.
All course work must be passed with a minimum grade of B. Qualifying examinations in the student's primary focus area and in academic studies must be passed near the end of or after course work, and prior to a final oral examination by members of the candidate's committee. All D.M.A. graduates must have reading proficiency in at least one foreign language. For some, an alternative such as a computer language or other research skill, if appropriate to the student's focus area, may be substituted. This proficiency will be determined and assessed by the candidate's committee. Further, students in Choral Conducting must demonstrate appropriate proficiency in foreign language diction.
Two tracks are offered: Performance and Conducting. Each track requires a minimum of 90 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree (93 for the D.M.A. in choral conducting). Students entering the program with an approved master's degree or its equivalent may apply credits toward the D.M.A. The graduate music faculty will determine the viability and number of transfer credits.
Additional information about graduate study at the Challey School of Music may be found at www.ndsu.edu/performingarts/music/graduate/.
Doctor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance
Code | Title | Credits |
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Graduate Ensemble (1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1) | ||
Applied Study (4,4,4,4,4,4) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods | ||
Recital (4,4,4) | ||
D.M.A. Thesis | ||
Credits | 52 | |
History/Theory | 14 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Pedagogy | 6 | |
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy | ||
Literature | 9 | |
Vocal Literature I-Baroque/Classical and Vocal Literature II-Romantic and Vocal Literature III-20Th Century/Contemporary | ||
Electives (In consultation with adviser) | 9 | |
Total Credits | 90 |
Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Performance
Code | Title | Credits |
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Graduate Ensemble (1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1 ) | ||
Applied Study (4,4,4,4,4,4) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods | ||
Recital (4,4,4) | ||
D.M.A. Thesis | ||
Credits | 52 | |
History/Theory | 14 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Pedagogy/Literature (Minimum six credits in each) | 15 | |
Applied Instrumental Pedagogy | ||
Applied Instrumental Literature | ||
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 9 | |
Total Credits | 90 |
Doctoral of Musical Arts in Piano Performance
Code | Title | Credits |
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Graduate Ensemble ( 1,1,1,1) * | ||
Applied Study (4,4,4,4,4,4) | ||
Applied Collaborative Study (2,2) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods | ||
Recital (4,4,4) | ||
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1) | ||
Credits | 50 | |
History/Theory** | 14 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Pedagogy/Literature | 15 | |
Keyboard Literature | ||
Advanced Piano Pedagogy | ||
Topics in Piano Pedagogy | ||
Topics in Keyboard Literature | ||
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 11 | |
Total Credits | 90 |
* At least 3 credits of MUSC 790 must be earned while in residence at NDSU.
** At least one course must be taken from MUSC 611-734; at least one course must be taken from MUSC 740-744
Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano
Code | Title | Credits |
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Applied Study (4,4,4,4,2,2) At least 4 semesters of MUSC 731 must be taken in residence during the DMA program | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods | ||
Studies in Collaborative Piano (2,2,2,2) | ||
Recital (3,3,3,3) | ||
D.M.A. Thesis (1,1,1,1) | ||
Credits | 46 | |
History/Theory * | 14 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Pedagogy/Literature | 6 | |
Keyboard Literature | ||
Advanced Piano Pedagogy | ||
Topics in Piano Pedagogy | ||
Topics in Keyboard Literature | ||
Vocal or Instrumental Specialization ** | 16-19 | |
First-Year German I | ||
First-Year French I | ||
Opera Literature | ||
Graduate Diction Survey I | ||
Graduate Diction Survey II | ||
Graduate Ensemble | ||
Applied Instrumental Literature | ||
Vocal Literature I-Baroque/Classical | ||
Vocal Literature II-Romantic | ||
Vocal Literature III-20Th Century/Contemporary | ||
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 9 | |
Total Credits | 91-94 |
Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting
Code | Title | Credits |
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Graduate Ensemble (1,1,1,1,1,1) | ||
Applied Study (4,4,4,4,4) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods | ||
Recital (4,4,4) | ||
D.M.A. Thesis | ||
Credits | 44 | |
History/Theory | 14 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Literature | 6-12 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Choral Literature | ||
Baroque Choral Literature | ||
Classical/Romantic Choral Literature | ||
Contemporary Choral Literature | ||
or MUSC 765 | Band Literature:History and Development | |
Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres | ||
Cognate Courses determined with advisor from Conducting, Music Education, Academic Studies and Performance | 14 | |
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 12 | |
Total Credits | 90-96 |
Master of Music in Music Theory Pedagogy
Course List
Music Theory Core
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Core Courses | 16 | |
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Classroom Pedagogy | ||
Music Theory Pedagogy | ||
Practicum | ||
Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
Music Core | ||
74x History (Choose based on availability in course rotation) | 3 | |
MUSC 748 | Music Bibliography/Research Methods | 2 |
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 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
Code | Title | Credits |
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Music Education Core | 9 | |
Psychology Of Music | ||
Foundations of Music Education | ||
Graduate Seminar | ||
Music Core | 10 | |
Graduate Theory Survey | ||
Graduate Music History Survey | ||
Applied Study | ||
Music Electives | 9 | |
Advanced Choral Music Methods | ||
Advanced Elementary Music Methods | ||
History of Choral Literature | ||
Band Literature:History and Development | ||
Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres | ||
Other Music History, Theory, Literature or Pedagogy (to be determined with adviser) | 9 | |
MUSC 794 | Practicum | 4 |
Master of Music in Instrumental Performance
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 21-23 | |
Graduate Ensemble (3 credits) | ||
Applied Instrumental Pedagogy (2-3 credits) | ||
Applied Study (8 credits) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | ||
Applied Instrumental Literature (2-3 credits) | ||
Recital (4 credits) | ||
Theory | 3 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
History | 3 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 1-2 | |
Minimum Total Credits | 30 |
Master of Music in Piano Performance
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 17 | |
Graduate Ensemble (3 credits) | ||
Applied Study (8 credits) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | ||
Recital (4 credits) | ||
One course to be taken from each of the following areas: | ||
Literature | 2-3 | |
Keyboard Literature | ||
Topics in Keyboard Literature | ||
Pedagogy 2-3 | ||
Piano Pedagogy I | ||
Piano Pedagogy II | ||
Advanced Piano Pedagogy | ||
Topics in Piano Pedagogy | ||
Theory | 3 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
History | 3 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 1-2 | |
Minimum Total Credits | 30 |
Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 25 | |
Graduate Diction Survey I (3 credits) | ||
Applied Study (10 credits) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | ||
Studies in Collaborative Piano (6 credits) | ||
Applied Instrumental Literature (1 credit) | ||
Recital | ||
One course to be taken from each of the following areas: | ||
Theory | 3 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
History | 3 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Total Credits | 31 |
Master of Music in Vocal Performance
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 19-20 | |
Graduate Ensemble (3 credits) | ||
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (2-3 credits) | ||
Applied Study (8 credits) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | ||
Recital (4 credits) | ||
One course to be taken from each of the following areas: | ||
Theory | 3 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
History | 3 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Literature | ||
MUSC 767 | Vocal Literature I-Baroque/Classical | 3 |
MUSC 768 | Vocal Literature II-Romantic | 3 |
MUSC 769 | Vocal Literature III-20Th Century/Contemporary | 3 |
Electives (in consultation with adviser) | 1-2 | |
Minimum Total Credits | 30 |
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 14 | |
Graduate Ensemble (2 credits) | ||
Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits) | ||
Applied Study (8 credits) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | ||
Recital (4 credits) | ||
Theory (One course) | 3 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
History (One course) | 3 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Literature (Two courses) | 6 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Choral Literature | ||
Baroque Choral Literature | ||
Classical/Romantic Choral Literature | ||
Contemporary Choral Literature | ||
Minimum Total Credits | 30 |
Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | 18 | |
Graduate Ensemble (2 credits) | ||
Applied Study (Conducting 8 credits) | ||
Applied Study (Instrument 8 credits) | ||
Music Bibliography/Research Methods (2 credits) | ||
Recital (4 credits) | ||
Theory (One course) | 3 | |
Form and Analysis | ||
Counterpoint | ||
Contemporary Harmonic Techniques | ||
Analytical Techniques | ||
History (One course) | 3 | |
Medieval/Renaissance Music History | ||
Baroque and Classical Music History | ||
Classical Music History | ||
Romantic Music History | ||
20th Century Music History | ||
Literature | 6 | |
Band Literature:History and Development | ||
Band Literature:Chamber Music,Other Genres | ||
Minimum Total Credits | 30 |
Jeremy Brekke, D.A., Associate Professor
Robert W. Groves, Ph.D., Professor
Sigurd Johnson, D.M.A., Associate Professor
Robert J. Jones, D.M.A., Professor
Cassie Keogh, D.M.A., Assistant Professor
Mariane Lemieux, D.M.A., Assistant Professor
Kyle Mack, D.A., Associate Professor
Jo Ann Miller, D.M.A., Professor
John Miller, Ph.D., Professor
Charlette Moe, D.M.A., Assistant Professor
Warren Olfert, Ph.D., Professor
Matthew Patnode, D.M.A., Professor
Michael Weber, D.M.A., Professor
Tyler Wottrich, D.M.A., Assistant Professor