University Catalog 2012-2013 - College of Music

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Certificate Programs

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Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Certificate in Jazz Studies

The Jazz Program offers a Certificate in Jazz Studies for undergraduate music majors. The certificate program consists of an intense 18-hour curriculum in both academic and performance areas, concluding with a jazz recital. Courses include jazz theory and aural foundations, improvisation, history of jazz, scoring and arranging, jazz piano, jazz techniques for the music educator, jazz combo, and jazz ensemble.

Certificate in Music Technology

The certificate in music technology provides students with an opportunity to study music technology in greater depth than music degrees currently allow. This certificate program requires 18 credit hours, including five music technology courses, an interdisciplinary performance course, and an independent project (a composition, performance, or research project) under the supervision of a member of the Music Technology faculty. For more information, contact John Drumheller at drumhell@colorado.edu.

Graduate Certificate Programs

Professional Certificate in String Quartet Performance

The Professional Certificate in String Quartet Performance is designed to provide instruction and experiences for young artists who have already completed a master’s degree or its equivalent in performance. Students are generally accepted into the certificate program as part of a pre-formed string quartet, which will apply for admission into the College of Music graduate program as a unit.

Professional Certificate in Opera and Solo Vocal Performance

This program provides instruction and experiences for a select number of young artists, most of whom have already completed a master’s degree in performance. Participants in the certificate program will concentrate significantly on the performance aspect of their work. This program is considered a path to a specialized career in solo vocal performance.

Professional Certificate in Woodwind Performance

This program is designed to emphasize performance experiences for truly outstanding young artists who have already completed a master’s degree or its equivalent in woodwind performance. The professional certificate is intended for students who plan on careers in performance and admission and is highly selective.

Musical Arts

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Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

The doctor of musical arts (DMA) is a professional degree for creative and performing students who possess the talent as well as the breadth of knowledge, background, outlook, and scholarly capacity requisite to a doctoral program. Fields of study are composition, instrumental conducting and literature, literature and performance of choral music, performance, and performance/pedagogy. Performance and/or performance/pedagogy concentration areas are brass instruments, guitar, harpsichord, organ, percussion, piano, string instruments, voice, and woodwind instruments. Outlines of specific programs may be obtained online at music.colorado.edu/students/graduate/degrees and from the office of the associate dean for graduate studies.

Prerequisites. Entrance requirements include a master’s degree in music or demonstrated background comparable to that of the master of music degree at this university. All graduate applicants must complete an audition, interview, or some other demonstration of their ability in the major field. If at all possible, a visit to the campus is strongly encouraged. As part of the application, composition majors should submit representative scores and recordings (CD format), and a list of completed compositions. Performance majors should submit a repertoire list and arrange for a personal audition and interview, if at all possible. (Some areas require applicants to send a pre-audition screening recording of their performance.) Conducting majors must submit a DVD of their performance. All DMA applicants must also submit a scholarly writing sample that demonstrates ability in critical thinking, appropriate research techniques, and skill in the cogent use of English. Full details concerning audition and application requirements may be found online at music.colorado.edu/apply/graduate.

Program Requirements. The following program description supplements the requirements applying to all graduate students found in the Graduate School section and in the introductory section on Graduate Degree Programs in this College of Music section. Information on quality of work, credit by transfer, application for admission to candidacy, comprehensive examination, and final examination found under the PhD description is applicable to the DMA degree. DMA degree work must be completed within six years of first registration.

Advisory Committee. Each DMA program is directed by a five-member advisory committee headed by the major advisor, who is usually the student’s main studio teacher. At least one member must hold the PhD degree.
Residence Requirements. The minimum residence requirement is six semesters of work beyond the attainment of an acceptable bachelor’s degree. Two semesters of residence credit may be allowed for a master’s degree from another institution of approved standing, but at least four semesters of residence credit, two of which must be consecutive in one academic year, must be earned for course work and/or dissertation work taken at this university.
Not more than one-half semester of residence credit may be earned in a summer session. Students must be registered full-time to earn residence credit. For employed students, only those with one-fourth time or less in work that does not contribute directly to their degree program may earn full residence credit.
Continuous Registration. After the residence requirements for the doctor of musical arts program have been satisfied, a student must enroll for fall and spring semesters of each year until attaining the degree. If a student has enrolled in all required dissertation courses but has still to complete the work, he or she should enroll in TMUS 8019 Precandidate for Doctor of Musical Arts Degree, or TMUS 8029 Candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts Degree, until the degree is completed.
Degree Plan. A degree plan approved by the advisory committee will be presented to the associate dean for graduate studies no later than the second semester of residence. The student’s major professor is responsible for helping the student formulate this plan. The plan should include designated members of the student’s doctoral committee, projected remedial and supporting course work, proposed dissertation projects, and tentative dates for the comprehensive and final examinations.
Language Requirement. Each DMA student must satisfy a foreign language requirement, and the one foreign language used to satisfy the requirement must be approved by the student’s advisory committee. Additional language work is required for voice students. Advanced competence in music technology may be approved as an alternative to the foreign language requirement. Appropriate courses and projects are prescribed by the college’s music technology faculty. International students whose native language is not English are exempt from the requirement.
Course Requirements. Students must take a minimum of 30 hours of course work, of which at least 18 hours are dissertation projects. Students take two doctoral topic classes (at the 6000 level), one each in musicology and music theory; prerequisites are stipulated by the theory and musicology faculties. Some areas require specific course work prior to or in conjunction with work on dissertation projects. In other instances students may be advised to take course work in preparation for the comprehensive examination. Applied music instruction may be elected for the duration of the residency requirement.
Dissertation. The DMA dissertation consists of a specified number of performances, projects, and documents. The student’s permanent advisory committee must approve all dissertation projects.

Music Education

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Bachelor's Degree Program(s)

Bachelor of Music Education (BME)

The purpose of the four-year professional program leading to the bachelor of music education (BME) degree is to prepare students to teach music in elementary and secondary schools. Students completing this degree program qualify for a Colorado K–12 music teaching license. Students also may apply for teaching licenses in other states that have reciprocity agreements with Colorado.

Because of the varying challenges and opportunities associated with teaching music in K–12 school contexts, the undergraduate music education curriculum strikes a balance between specialization and generalization. BME students must demonstrate a sufficiently broad knowledge of the entire music program/curriculum, but also possess the specialized skills necessary to be a successful general music, choir, orchestra, or band instructor.

Courses and Curricula

Four basic curricular options are provided for students pursuing the bachelor of music education degree: choral, choral-general, instrumental, and instrumental-general emphases. The choral-general and instrumental-general emphases include a larger concentration of course work and field experiences related to elementary general music teaching, while the choral and instrumental emphases involve more specialized course work and field experiences related to the teaching of choir, orchestra, or band classes at the secondary level. Within each degree emphasis, students have a limited number of elective credits that may be used to further customize degree work according to their interests and needs.

As first-year students, BME students complete core studies in music and liberal arts. The first music education courses and early field experiences are completed during the sophomore year. During the junior year, students enroll in capstone methods courses and specialized electives that allow for more detailed and sustained study of curricular models, instructional materials, and teaching methods. Internships and full-time student teaching provide culminating experiences during the senior year, as students work in partnership with experienced public school teachers and assume the role and responsibilities of a professional music educator. Internship and student teaching placements are chosen in consultation with faculty advisors and the music education chair.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 126 semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.750 must be earned for the BME degree, with no grade below C- in a course. In addition to 40 semester hours of teacher education course work and 150 clock hours of early field experience, music education majors complete 24 semester hours in liberal arts disciplines (English composition, literature and arts, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences) and 62 hours in music (music theory and aural skills, musicology and ethnomusicology, applied study, ensemble, keyboard and voice, and conducting). Core requirements in liberal arts and music are designated by the College of Music curriculum committee.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

Teacher education is a campuswide function at the University of Colorado. Admission to the music education program in the College of Music does not constitute admission to the teacher education program. Students must apply to the School of Education through the music education chair no later than the second semester of the junior year or by the time 65 credits have been completed toward the BME degree (including approved transfer credits). Students may not register for certain education courses and student teaching until they are admitted to the teacher education program.

Requirements for recommended admission to the teacher education program are:

Minimum GPA of 3.000 in music and music education, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.750.
Minimum grade of C- in MUSC 2103.
Twenty-five hours of documented, supervised field experience.
Satisfactory functional piano ability as demonstrated by passing the proficiency examination or completing prescribed course work.
Satisfactory performance ability as demonstrated by meeting the sophomore proficiency requirements in an applied area of study.
Recommendation by the music education faculty. An interview with each student is held by the members of the music education faculty during the first semester of the sophomore year to review the student’s progress and qualifications for admission to the teacher education program.

For further information, please refer to the Handbook for Undergraduate Studies in Music Education, which can be obtained at the music education website at music.colorado.edu/departments/music-education.

Student Teaching

Students wishing to receive a student teaching assignment must complete an application and submit it to the School of Education through the chair of the music education faculty early in the semester preceding the student teaching semester. Prerequisites for student teaching are:

Admission to the teacher education program.
A minimum GPA of 3.000 in music and music education, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.750.
Completion of all required music education and education courses in the music education curriculum.
Satisfactory performance ability as demonstrated by passing the junior recital.
Passing score on the PLACE Music Assessment.
Recommendation by the music education faculty.

Choral Music Emphasis

Students must take keyboard or voice as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted choral ensemble (University Singers, University Choir, Collegiate Chorale, or Women’s Chorus). For keyboard majors, two semesters of independent accompanying may be applied to the ensemble requirement. Students must be enrolled in a conducted choral ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 1105/PMUS 1184 Piano/Voice Class—2
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 3013 School and Society—3
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education—3
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1—2
MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices—2
PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 2205/PMUS 1184 Piano/Voice Class—2
Ensemble—2
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—3

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 4023 Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms—3
MUSC 1544 Italian Diction—1
MUSC 1554 English Diction —1
MUSC 3013 String Class—1
MUSC 3023 Woodwind Class or MUSC 3033 Brass Class—1
MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2—4
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4143 Developing Children’s Choirs—2
MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum—1
MUSC 4313 Teaching Choral Music—3
PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—5
Conducted choral ensemble—2
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory class, except MUSC 4101)—2

Senior Year

EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development or
EDUC 4411 Educational Psychology: Elementary—3
EDUC 4732 Student Teaching —8
MUSC 3444 French Diction —1
MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching —1
MUSC 4153 Percussion Class —1
MUSC 4163 Choral Literature for School Ensembles—2
MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar —1
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level —3
PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—3
Ensemble —1

Choral—General Music Emphasis

Students must take keyboard or voice as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of six of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted choral ensemble (University Singers, University Choir, Collegiate Chorale, or Women’s Chorus), and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. For keyboard majors, one semester of independent accompanying may be applied to the ensemble requirement. Students must be enrolled in a conducted choral ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 1105/PMUS 1184 Piano/Voice Class—2
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 3013 School and Society —3
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education —3
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1 —2
MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy and Literature for Young Voices —2
PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 2205/PMUS 1184 Piano/Voice Class—2
Ensemble—2
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—3

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 4023 Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms —3
MUSC 3013 String Class —1
MUSC 3023 Woodwind Class or MUSC 3033 Brass Class—1
MUSC 3123 Teaching Choral Music—3
MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2—4
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4113 Teaching General Music 2 —3
MUSC 4143 Developing Children’s Choir or MUSC 4163 Choral Literature (fall)—2
MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum —1
PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—5
Conducted choral ensemble—2
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2

Senior Year

EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development or EDUC 4411 Educational Psychology: Elementary—3
EDUC 4732 Student Teaching—8
MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching—1
MUSC 4153 Percussion Class—1
MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar—1
MUSC 4583 Inclusive Music Classroom—2
PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—3
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Ensemble—1

Instrumental Music Emphasis (Band)

Students must take wind/brass/percussion as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, or Concert Band), and one semester must be in marching band. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to be in marching band (EMUS 1287) their first semester. Students must be enrolled in a conducted instrumental ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship—2
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 3013 School and Society—3
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education—3
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1—2
MUSC 3153 Teaching Woodwind Instruments—2
MUSC 3163 Teaching String Instruments—2
PMUS 1184 Voice Class—1
PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—3

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 4023 Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms —3
MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2—4
MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices —2
MUSC 3223 Teaching Brass Instruments —2
MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator —2
MUSC 3363 Marching Band Techniques —2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4153 Percussion Class —1
MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum —1
MUSC 4443 Teaching Instrumental Music—3
PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—5
Ensemble—2

Senior Year

EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development or
EDUC 4411 Educational Psychology: Elementary —3
EDUC 4732 Student Teaching —8
MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching —1
MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar—1
PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—3
Ensemble —1
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level —3
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2

Instrumental Emphasis (Strings)

Students must take strings as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. A minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Campus Orchestra). Students must be enrolled in a conducted instrumental ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship—2
PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 3013 School and Society—3
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education—3
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1 —2
MUSC 3153 Teaching Woodwind Instruments—2
MUSC 3163 Teaching String Instruments—2
MUSC 3273 String Pedagogy and Literature—2
PMUS 1184 Voice Class (spring)—1
PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Non-music core requirements—3
Non-music electives—3

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 4023 Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms —3
MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2—4
MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices—2
MUSC 3223 Teaching Brass Instruments —2
MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4153 Percussion Class—1
MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum—1
MUSC 4443 Teaching Instrumental Music—3
PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—5
Ensemble—2
Non-music core requirements—3

Senior Year

EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development or
EDUC 4411 Educational Psychology: Elementary—3
EDUC 4732 Student Teaching—8
MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching—1
MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar—1
PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—3
Ensemble—1
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2

Instrumental—General Music Emphasis

Students must take keyboard, strings, or wind/brass/percussion as the primary applied area, or petition the music education faculty for an exception. For keyboard majors, a minimum of four of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble (Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, or Campus Band), one semester must be in a conducted choral ensemble, and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. One semester of independent accompanying may be applied to the ensemble requirement. For string majors, a minimum of five of the seven semesters of required ensemble registration must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble, one semester must be in a conducted choral ensemble, and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. For woodwind, brass, and percussion majors, a minimum of four of the seven semesters of required ensemble participation must be in a conducted instrumental ensemble, one semester must be in marching band, one semester must be in a conducted choral ensemble, and one semester must be in a world music ensemble. Freshmen are strongly encouraged to be in marching band (EMUS 1287) their first semester. Students must be enrolled in a conducted instrumental ensemble when concurrently enrolled for Conducting.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship—2
PMUS 1XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 3013 School and Society—3
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2103 Introduction to Music Education—3
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3133 Teaching General Music 1—2
MUSC 3153 Teaching Woodwind Instruments or MUSC 3223 Teaching Brass Instruments—2
MUSC 3163 Teaching String Instruments—2
PMUS 1184 Voice Class—1
PMUS 2XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Non-music core requirements—6
Non-music electives—3

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EDUC 4023 Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms—3
MUSC 3176, 3186 Conducting 1 and 2—4
MUSC 3193 Vocal Pedagogy for Young Voices—2
MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for Music Educator or MUSC 4583 Inclusive Music Classroom—[2]
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4113 Teaching General Music 2—3
MUSC 4153 Percussion Class—1
MUSC 4203 Music Methods Practicum—1
MUSC 4443 Teaching Instrumental Music —3
PMUS 1184 Voice Class—1
PMUS 3XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—5
Ensemble—2

Senior Year

EDUC 4112 Educational Psychology: Adolescent Development or EDUC 4411 Educational Psychology: Elementary—3
EDUC 4732 Student Teaching —8
MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for Music Educator) or MUSC 4583 Inclusive Music Classroom—[2]
MUSC 4103 Introduction to Student Teaching—1
MUSC 4193 Student Teaching Seminar—1
PMUS 4XXX Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—3
Ensemble—1
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2

Graduate Degree Program(s)

Master of Music Education (MME)

The master of music education (MME) program addresses the professional development needs of music teachers in the field. Master of music education students are challenged to develop a greater understanding and mastery of music teaching-learning processes, to improve personal musicianship, and to become committed leaders within the music education profession.

Prerequisites. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of undergraduate preparation equivalent to that required for the bachelor of music education degree at this university. Applicants also must possess a music teaching certificate/license or agree to work toward a Colorado music teaching license. GRE scores are not required for admission, but can be helpful in determining merit-based financial aid. Individuals who wish to pursue music performance or conducting as their minor field must demonstrate at least senior-level proficiency on their particular medium, through an audition.

Program of Study. Students earning the MME degree must complete a minimum of 30 hours of course work, including 12 hours in music education, 12 hours in music, and 6 hours of electives in a specialization area or other areas of interest. Of the 12 hours in music, a two-hour course in bibliography and research is required as well as six hours of study in a minor area, which includes musicology, music theory, or performance (including conducting and jazz studies).

The music component of the degree should assist students in developing their musical knowledge and skills. One member of the student’s graduate advisory committee should be from the minor area, and it is assumed that at least some part of the student’s study is with that faculty member. All music studies must be at the 5000-level or above. Under special circumstances, up to 6 credit hours at the 4000-level may be applied to the open electives portion of the degree.

As a master of music education degree candidate, each student must produce a culminating paper that focuses on a topic of vital interest or importance. This paper may be developed as part of the requirements for a music education course or may take the form of a master’s thesis. Culminating papers or theses are defended during final oral examinations.

Students typically complete the degree in two academic years, or one academic year plus two summers. Degree work must be completed within four years of the semester in which the student is accepted into a degree program and begins studies. Because most master’s-level music education courses are offered in late afternoons, students who live within commuting distance can earn a significant portion of credit toward the degree while continuing to work full time.

Doctor of Philosophy: Music Education (DME)

The doctor of philosophy degree in music, with music education as a field of specialization, is offered through the Graduate School for students who demonstrate both superior commitment to the music education profession as well as scholarly potential. This degree program requires that individuals think abstractly, generalize knowledge, apply research results to areas of specialization, and communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Course work emphasizes the study of historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of music education; the theoretical and pedagogical principles of music teaching and learning; curriculum development; testing and assessment; and research techniques. Graduates typically pursue careers in music education at the college level or supervisory positions in elementary and secondary schools.

Course Work. A minimum of 45 semester hours of courses numbered 5000-level or above (15 of which may be transferred from the master’s degree) and a minimum of 30 hours of doctoral dissertation credit are required for the PhD degree.

Dissertation Requirements. A dissertation based on original investigation, demonstrating mature scholarship, must be completed by each candidate. Following the successful completion of the comprehensive examination, the student designates a dissertation committee, develops a dissertation prospectus, and presents it to the committee for approval. After the dissertation has been accepted, a final oral examination on the dissertation and related topics is conducted by the student’s dissertation committee.

Dual Degree Programs

Dual Degree in Music Performance and Music Education

Qualified music majors who have been approved by the relevant major departments may elect to complete a dual major in music performance (woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, voice, or jazz emphasis) and music education (instrumental or choral tracks). Requirements for these dual degrees programs range from 144 to 148 credit hours, and a minimum of 10 semesters of study (including one semester of full-time student teaching) is typically necessary to complete all requirements.

Music

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Bachelor's Degree Program(s)

Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA)

The bachelor of arts in music degree has as its goal a broad education in music within a liberal arts context. Although students may elect to pursue special interests, the primary emphasis is on the development of basic musicianship, an ability to perform music, and a broad knowledge of the foundations and principles of music as an art. The bachelor of arts in music may be completed with or without an emphasis in musicology and world musics.

Students may elect to pursue a degree in a nonmusic field in addition to a music degree. This is most often done with a BA in music; double degrees typically require more than four years to complete.

A minimum of 120 semester hours with an overall GPA of 2.000 must be earned for the BA in music degree. Of these hours, at least 68 (66 for musicology emphasis) must be in nonmusic courses. Thirty must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. A minimum of 44 hours (50 for musicology emphasis) is required in music courses.

The normal pattern for private applied instruction in this degree is one half-hour lesson per week for 2 semester hours of credit. Not more than 16 semester hours (12 for musicology emphasis) of credit in private instruction may be used toward the degree.

Students registered for applied music must participate in an ensemble as recommended by their applied faculty. A maximum of 4 credit hours (6 for musicology emphasis) in ensemble can apply to the BA in music degree.

A recital may be given with permission of the chair of the applied faculty area and the student’s advisor.

Minimum Requirements

In addition to the general requirements listed above, the following specific requirements must be met:

Three credits of English composition.
Basic proficiency in one foreign language equal to three semesters at the university level. This requirement also may be fulfilled by three years of study in high school in one language or by passing a university proficiency examination.
Nonmusic electives to fulfill the minimum requirement of 68 semester hours of credit. Of the nonmusic electives, 37 semester hours of credit must be fulfilled through the College of Arts and Sciences core curriculum. The arts and sciences core curriculum for the BA degree includes:
3 credit hours of written communication
3 credit hours of historical context
3 credit hours of human diversity
3 credit hours of United States context
3 credit hours of contemporary societies
3 credit hours of ideas and values
6 credit hours of literature and the arts
13 credit hours of natural science

Courses and Curricula

For the BA in music degree, students must complete the courses listed below. More detail is given on the degree sheet available from the associate dean of undergraduate studies.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—4
Ensemble—2
Foreign language—3
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—9

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2988 Introduction to Music Research—1
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUS 2XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—4
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—18

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2
Non-music electives—22

Senior Year

Elective in music history, 4000 level—3
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Non-music electives—21

Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Musicology and World Musics

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—4
Written communication—3
Ensemble—2
Foreign language—3
Non-music electives—9

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2772 World Musics—3
MUSC 2782 World Musics—3
MUSC 2988 Introduction to Musical Research—1
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 2XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—2
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—15

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation Recitals (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
4000-level theory elective—2
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—20

Senior Year

MUSC 4112 Ethnomusicology—3
4000-level music history elective—3
Non-music electives—20

Bachelor of Music (BM)

The four-year professional curriculum leading to the bachelor of music degree emphasizes creative skill, academic achievement, and artistic performance in music. Concentration areas are offered in performance, composition, musicology, and jazz studies. Performance areas include voice, piano, jazz piano, organ, harpsichord, string instruments, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

A half recital in the junior year and a full recital in the senior year are required of students in the performance concentration areas, except voice theatre. Students should check with their advisor about preview policies.

A thesis is required of students in the composition and musicology areas. For composition students, the thesis should be an original composition; for musicology students, a major paper. Students should check with their advisor for details.

A senior project is required of students in the voice theatre area. This project may be a senior recital, major role, or direction or design of a major show.

Specific performance group requirements are controlled by the degree plan in each concentration area and are subject to the advisor’s judgment in the best interest of the student.

The bachelor of music degrees include requirements in theory, history, and literature of music. Elective study in most degrees requires 30 nonmusic credits, including 3 in English composition, and 12 free electives that may be music or non-music courses. A suggested course sequence is shown below. (More detail is given on the degree sheets available on the undergraduate studies website at music.colorado.edu/students/undergraduate-advising.)

Written Communication

Students pursuing the bachelor of music degree will be required to take one 3-hour course in English composition through the Program for Writing and Rhetoric or the English department. Courses such as First-Year Writing and Rhetoric, Freshman Writing Seminar, or Introduction to Creative Writing fulfill the requirement. The credit hours are applied in the liberal arts electives category. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement by the end of their freshman year.

Courses and Curricula

All degrees require 120 credit hours.

Brass and Percussion Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and
literature class)—6
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 2XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
Chamber Music —2
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—13

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 2071 Instrumentation—2
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4918 Building Your Music Career—2
PMUS 3XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
Chamber Music—2
Ensemble—2
Upper-division Theory Elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2
Non-music electives—9

Senior Year

MUSC 4081 Introduction to Music Technology—3
MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4XXX Applied brass/percussion instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
Chamber Music—2
Ensemble—2
Non-Western Music 2000/4000 level—3
Music electives—3
Non-music electives—9

Composition Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
PMUS 1526 Composition (and Composition Seminar)—6
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
Applied lessons—4
Written communication—3
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2071 Instrumentation —2
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 2526 Composition (and Composition Seminar)—6
Applied lessons—4
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—14

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 —2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 4001 New Music Styles and Practices —2
MUSC 4011 16th Century Counterpoint—2
MUSC 4041 Orchestration —2
PMUS 3526 Composition (and Composition Seminar)—6
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—10

Senior Year

MUSC 4021 18th Century Counterpoint—2
MUSC 4061, 4071 Tonal Analysis and Post-tonal Theory and Analysis—4
PMUS 4526 Composition (and Composition Seminar)—6
Ensemble—2
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Non-music electives—7

Classical Guitar Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1326 Guitar Musicianship—1
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
MUSC 2366 Introduction to Accompanying—2
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
PMUS 1566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes)—8
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 2566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes)—8
Ensemble—2
Music electives—3
Non-music electives—15

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 —6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4061 Tonal Analysis —2
PMUS 3566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
Ensemble—2
Upper-division theory or history elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2/3
Non-music electives—8

Senior Year

MUSC 4106 Guitar Literature—2
MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4566 Applied guitar instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
Ensemble—2
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Non-music electives—10

Harp Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 —2
PMUS 1576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class)—8
Written communication—3
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—9

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
PMUS 2576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class)—8
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—12

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 2071 Instrumentation—.2
PMUS 3576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class)—7
Chamber Music—1
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—10

Senior Year

MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4576 Applied harp instruction (lessons and literature class)—7
Chamber Music—2
Ensemble—2
Non-Western Music 2000/4000—3
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2
Non-music electives—9

Organ Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
Ensemble—2
Performance minor—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2265 Service Playing Techniques—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
PMUS 2616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class)—8
Ensemble—2
Performance minor—2
Non-music electives—8

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—.6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4011 or 4021 16th/18th Century Counterpoint—.2
MUSC 4285, 4295 Organ Survey—6
PMUS 3616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class)—7
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—8

Senior Year

MUSC 4011 or 4021 16th/18th Century Counterpoint—2
MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4616 Applied organ instruction (lessons and literature class)—7
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Ensemble—1
Non-music electives—14

Harpsichord Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1586 Applied Harpsichord Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
University Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—12

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 4405 Basso-Continuo Accompaniment (fall)—2
PMUS 2586 Applied Harpsichord Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
University Ensemble—2
Non-Western music history—3
Performance minor—4
Non-music electives—9

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 (fall)—2
MUSC 4011 16th Century Counterpoint—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
PMUS 3586 Applied Harpsichord Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
University Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—9
Music Electives (special studies focusing on harpsichord literature and pedagogy recommended)—2

Senior Year

MUSC 4061 Tonal Analysis (fall)—2
MUSC 4852 17th Century and Early 18th Century Music—3
MUSC 4021 18th Century Counterpoint (fall)—2
PMUS 3586 Applied Harpsichord Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
Upper-division music history elective—3
University Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—7

Piano Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1325 Sight Reading for Piano—1
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
MUSC 2365 Introduction to Accompanying—2
PMUS 1636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—11

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2325 Applied Harmony for the Keyboard—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 2636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 4105 Supervised Accompanying—2
Non-music electives—15

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 (fall)—2
MUSC 3345/3355 Piano Pedagogy 1 and 2—4
MUSC 3802/3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
MUSC 4061 Tonal Analysis or MUSC 4071 Post-tonal Theory and Analysis—2
PMUS 3636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Band, orchestra, or choir—2
Performance minor—4
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2
Non-music electives—6

Senior Year

MUSC 4325, 4335 Piano Literature 1 and 2—4
MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4636 Applied piano instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 4105 Supervised Accompanying—2
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Non-music electives—6

Jazz Piano Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EMUS 1427 Jazz Ensemble—2
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1325 Sight Reading for Piano—1
MUSC 2365 Introduction to Accompanying—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1636 Applied Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—4
PMUS 1806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EMUS 1427 Jazz Ensemble—2
EMUS 1437 Jazz Combo—1
HIST 2437 African American History—3
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 —2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3081 Jazz Theory and Aural Foundations —3
MUSC 3997 Classical Recital—1
PMUS 2636 Applied Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—4
PMUS 2806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—5
Non-music electives—6

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EMUS 3427 Jazz Ensemble—1
EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo—2
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3061, 3071 Jazz Improvisation 1 and 2—4
PMUS 3806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Non-music electives—8

Senior Year

EMUS 3642 History of Jazz—3
EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo—2
MUSC 4997 Jazz Senior Recital—1
MUSC 4031 Jazz Scoring and Arranging —2
PMUS 4806 Applied Jazz Piano Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—5
Two credits selected from MUSC 3345, 3355 (Piano Pedagogy 1 and 2), MUSC 4325, 4335 (Piano Literature 1 and 2), or one seminar of piano pedagogy or literature and MUSC 3253 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator—2
Non-music electives—11

Performance with Secondary Emphasis in Jazz (Available for Trumpet, Trombone, and Saxophone)

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2 —2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship—2
Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
University Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4 —4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4 —2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 1515 Jazz Piano Class—2
MUSC 3081 Jazz Theory/Aural Foundations—3
Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
University Ensemble—2
EMUS 1507 Chamber Music—2
Music electives (Performance minor for saxophone students)—4
Non-music electives—6

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3061 or 3017Jazz Improvisation 1 or 2—2
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
University Ensemble—1
EMUS 3507 Chamber Music—1
EMUS 3427 Jazz Ensemble—1
EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo—1
Non-music electives—10

Senior Year

MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
MUSC 3273 Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator—2
MUSC 4031 Jazz Arranging 1—2
EMUS 3427 Jazz Ensemble—2
EMUS 3437 Jazz Combo—2
Applied Instruction (lessons and literature class)—6
Non-Western Music or History of Jazz—3
Non-music electives—12

Jazz Studies Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—.0
ETHN 2001 Foundations of Ethnic Studies—3
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
MUSC 3061 Jazz Improvisation 1—2
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
PMUS 1XXX Applied Instruction—8
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—3

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters) —0
HIST 2437 African American History—3
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 3081 Jazz Theory/Aural Foundations—3
MUSC 3642 History of Jazz—3
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 1515 Jazz Piano Class—2
PMUS 2XXX Applied Instruction—.8
Ensemble—4
Non-music electives—3

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3071 Jazz Improvisation 2—2
MUSC 4031, 4091 Jazz Arranging 1 and 2—4
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
PMUS 3XXX Applied Instruction—5
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—11

Senior Year

MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4XXX Applied Instruction—5
Non-Western Music, 2000/4000 level—3
Ensemble—3
Music electives—2
Non-music electives—11

String Performance Concentration Area: Double Bass, Harp, Viola, Violin, and Violoncello

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EMUS 1327 Orchestra—2
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes)—8
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EMUS 1327 Orchestra—2
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUSC 3273 String Pedagogy—2
PMUS 2XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes)—8
PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 3 and 4—2
Non-music electives—10

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
EMUS 3327 Orchestra—2
MUSC 2071 Instrumentation —2
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 —2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2 —6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
PMUS 3XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
PMUS 4517 Orchestral Repertoire—2
Chamber music—1
Non-music electives—10

Senior Year

EMUS 3327 Orchestra—2
MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4XXX Applied string instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
Chamber music—2
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Upper-division theory or musicology elective (not MUSC 4101)—2-3
Non-music electives—10

Voice Performance Concentration Area

One year of study at the university level of each of two foreign languages is required of vocal performance majors.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1544, 1554 Italian/English Diction—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
PMUS 1726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 3 and 4—2
PMUS 2726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives (including foreign language)—13

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 3193 Pedagogy for Young Voices—2
MUSC 3464, 3444 German/French Diction—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
PMUS 3726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
Ensemble—2
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2
Non-music electives (including foreign language)—14

Senior Year

MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 4726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
PMUS 4137, 4147 Opera Theatre 1 and 2—2
Ensemble—1
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Non-music electives—9

Voice Performance with Elective Studies in Music Theatre

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1544, 1554 Italian/English Diction—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
PMUS 1726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Ensemble—2
Theatre/dance elective—1
Written communication—3
Non-music electives (including foreign language)—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 2105, 2205 Keyboard Musicianship 3 and 4 —2
PMUS 2726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
THTR 1019 and 1029 Foundations of Theatre 1 and 2—6
Beginning ballet—1
Ensemble—1
Non-music electives (including foreign language)—10

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1 —2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3193 Pedagogy for Young Voices —2
PMUS 3167 Opera Theatre Stagecraft—3
PMUS 3726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 4137 Opera Theatre 1—1
PMUS 4147 Opera Theatre 2—1
PMUS 4167 Opera Theatre Lab—1
THTR 2003 Acting 1—3
THTR 3053 Acting 2—3
Ensemble—1
Non-music electives—3

Senior Year

MUSC 4101—2
PMUS 4157 Opera Practicum—2
PMUS 4167 Opera Theatre Lab—1
PMUS 4726 Applied Voice Instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
Non-Western music, 2000/4000-level—3
Senior project (or major role, or design or direction of a major production)—0
Theatre and dance elective—3
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes except MUSC 4101)—2
Non-music electives—9

Woodwind Performance Concentration Area

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2 —4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes)—6
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—6

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes)—8
Chamber music—2
Ensemble—2
Music electives—4
Non-music electives —12

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2071 Instrumentation —2
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
MUSC 3997 Junior Recital—1
PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
Chamber music—2
Ensemble—2
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes except MUSC 4101)—2
Non-music electives—7

Senior Year

MUSC 4997 Senior Recital—1
PMUS 1XXX Applied wind instruction (lessons and literature classes)—7
Chamber music—2
Ensemble—2
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Non-music electives—12

Musicology Concentration Area

In addition to the requirements applying to all bachelor of music curricula, a second year proficiency is required in one foreign language.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
HIST 1010, 1020 History of Western Civilization—6
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2 —2
Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—4
Ensemble—2
Written communication—3
Non-music electives—3

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
HIST 1010, 1020—6
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—.2
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—4
Ensemble—2
Non-music electives—18

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3176 Conducting 1—2
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
Applied instruction (lessons and literature classes)—4
Ensemble—2
Non-Western music 2000/4000 level—3
Music history (4000 level)—3
Non-music electives—12

Senior Year

MUSC 4011 16th Century Counterpoint and MUSC 4021 18th Century Counterpoint or MUSC 4081 Music Technology—4
MUSC 4061 Tonal Analysis and MUSC 4071 Post Tonal Analysis —4
MUSC 4957 Senior Thesis —4
TMUS 4403 Special Studies —2
Music history (4000 level)—12

Graduate Degree Program(s)

Master of Music (MM)

The major fields for this degree are composition, conducting, music theory, performance, and the combined major of performance/pedagogy. Conducting students may concentrate in choral, orchestral, or wind symphony/band. Performance and performance/pedagogy majors may concentrate in brass instruments, early keyboard, jazz, piano, percussion, organ, harpsichord, string instruments (including harp and guitar), voice, or woodwind instruments.

Major work in the conducting degrees includes advanced conducting, analytical studies, score reading, orchestration, arranging, conducting practica, and research and writing. In music theory, course work and two thesis papers are required. In pedagogy, courses in the psychology of music learning, the pedagogy and literature of one’s performing area, and a written thesis are required. In performance, students complete applied study, recitals, and courses that investigate the repertoire of their performance areas. All master’s degree students are required to take a course in bibliographic research and 6 credits outside their major area.

Brass, conducting, percussion, string, voice, and woodwind majors are required to participate in a music ensemble. Committee chairs advise students concerning the appropriate choice of ensemble.

Prerequisites. As noted in the Graduate School section, students should have completed undergraduate preparation equivalent to that expected for the bachelor’s degree at this university. Normally this is a bachelor of music degree in the proposed area of concentration.

Before admission, composition majors should submit representative scores and recordings (CD format), and a list of completed compositions. Theory majors should submit two scholarly writing samples that demonstrate ability in critical analysis, appropriate research techniques, and skill in the cogent use of English. For further details, see the Application Process section of the website. Performance majors must submit a repertoire list and arrange for an audition, or submit a non-returnable recording of their performance. Conducting majors must submit a videotape or DVD of their performance. Refer to “Graduate Auditions” above for further details.

Program of Study. The master of music (MM) degree, which the Graduate School considers a Plan II program, requires a minimum of 30–32 semester hours of graduate course work, including thesis projects. Many students find it necessary to exceed this minimum in order to meet the musical and academic standards demanded by the MM qualifying examination. Outlines of specific programs may be obtained online at music.colorado.edu/students/graduate/degrees.

Each student’s program is directed by a three-member advisory committee headed by the major advisor (the student’s major professor). A second member is chosen from the major area, and a third from outside the major area. (The major areas are music education, music theory, composition, and performance.) By the second semester of residence, the student should complete a tentative degree plan and obtain the approval of the advisory committee and the associate dean for graduate studies. Students must complete the master’s degree within four years of matriculation into the program.

Examinations. In addition to preliminary examinations, master’s degree students in music must take the master’s qualifying examination. The procedures, guidelines for registration, and deadlines for taking these examinations are announced by the Music Graduate Office.

Recital/Thesis Requirements. The recital/thesis requirement for the MM in composition is the composition (during the period of graduate study) of several works of major proportion, at least one of which must receive public performance. For the major in conducting, the requirement is a public practicum and a performance-related or other scholarly document. For the major in music theory, it is two thesis papers. For the major in performance, presentation of two public recitals constitute the requirement. For the major in performance and pedagogy, a full-length recital and a research document in pedagogy are required.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) in music degree is offered through the Graduate School for students who seek a terminal degree with an emphasis on research. The two principal areas of study are music education and musicology (including ethnomusicology).

Prerequisites. Students applying to the PhD program should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a music field related to their intended area of study. Applicants for the PhD with an emphasis in music education should hold an MME degree. Letters of recommendation, representative research papers, and satisfactory scores on the GRE (the general test) are required elements of the student’s application for the degree. Upon entrance to the degree program, students must pass the prelimi

Doctor of Philosophy: Musicology (PhD)

For the musicology student, the doctor of philosophy in music degree is intended to emphasize research in music history, music theory, ethnomusicology, or some other aspect of music in culture. The musicology faculty encourages students entering the graduate program, whether from the bachelor’s or master’s level, to pursue the PhD, the benchmark of professional education within the field. A minimum of 30 semester hours in courses numbered at 5000 or above is required (although the minimum number is almost always exceeded). At least 4 doctoral seminars (7000 level) in musicology and music theory (3 plus 1, 1 plus 3, or 2 plus 2) must be taken at the University of Colorado Boulder as part of this course work. Up to 21 semester hours of graduate work taken at another institution may be considered for transfer. The College of Music requires proficiency in two foreign languages appropriate to the student’s program of study. Normally the language requirement is met by a translation examination scheduled twice a semester through the graduate music office.

Dissertation Requirements. A student must complete a total of at least 30 credit hours of dissertation credit (beyond course work), with not more than 10 of these hours in any one semester. Furthermore, not more than 10 hours of dissertation credit earned prior to a student’s advancement to candidacy may be applied toward the required 30 credit hours. The dissertation itself should be an original and worthwhile contribution to knowledge in the field of musicology. It is expected that the student work closely with a major professor who will serve as the first reader and critic before it is submitted to the other dissertation committee members.

Dual Degree Programs

Double Degrees in Music

Students may complete requirements in two fields and receive two degrees from the university. Such double-degree programs are available combining music with business, engineering, journalism and mass communication, or disciplines in the College of Arts and Sciences. Students must make application for a double-degree program in both the College of Music and the Leeds School of Business, the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, or the College of Arts and Sciences. Any other combined program must be arranged by consulting both schools or colleges.

Dual Master’s Degree in Music

Students may apply for a dual master’s degree that combines any two master’s programs in the College of Music. The student must apply separately and be admitted by the faculty in each of the degree programs under their respective admissions procedures and standards. The student must be accepted to both degree programs at the time of the initial application. With the exception of thesis credits, courses that fulfill requirements in both degree programs need only be taken once to be counted for both. A minimum of 45 credit hours must be earned. For most students, it is far preferable to pursue the DMA or PhD degree after completing a master’s degree, rather than to pursue a dual master’s degree.

Certificate Program

Certificate in Jazz Studies

Certificate in Music Technology

Professional Certificate in String Quartet Performance

Professional Certificate in Opera and Solo Vocal Performance

Professional Certificate in Woodwind Performance

Professional Certificate in String Quartet Performance

Arts in Music

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Bachelor's Degree Program(s)

Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA)

Students may elect to pursue a degree in a nonmusic field in addition to a music degree. This is most often done with a BA in music; double degrees typically require more than four years to complete.

A recital may be given with permission of the chair of the applied faculty area and the student’s advisor.

Minimum Requirements

In addition to the general requirements listed above, the following specific requirements must be met:

Three credits of English composition.
Basic proficiency in one foreign language equal to three semesters at the university level. This requirement also may be fulfilled by three years of study in high school in one language or by passing a university proficiency examination.
Nonmusic electives to fulfill the minimum requirement of 68 semester hours of credit. Of the nonmusic electives, 37 semester hours of credit must be fulfilled through the College of Arts and Sciences core curriculum. The arts and sciences core curriculum for the BA degree includes:
3 credit hours of written communication
3 credit hours of historical context
3 credit hours of human diversity
3 credit hours of United States context
3 credit hours of contemporary societies
3 credit hours of ideas and values
6 credit hours of literature and the arts
13 credit hours of natural science

Courses and Curricula

For the BA in music degree, students must complete the courses listed below. More detail is given on the degree sheet available from the associate dean of undergraduate studies.

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
MUS 1XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—4
Ensemble—2
Foreign language—3
Written communication—3
Nonmusic electives—9

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2988 Introduction to Music Research—1
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUS 2XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—4
Ensemble—2
Nonmusic electives—18

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
Upper-division theory elective (3000 or 4000 level theory classes, except MUSC 4101)—2
Nonmusic electives—22

Senior Year

Elective in music history, 4000 level—3
Non-Western music, 2000/4000 level—3
Nonmusic electives—21

Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Musicology and World Musics

Required Courses and Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 1101, 1111 Theory 1 and 2—4
MUSC 1121, 1131 Aural Skills 1 and 2—2
MUSC 1802 Introduction to Musical Styles and Ideas—3
PMUS 1105, 1205 Keyboard Musicianship 1 and 2—2
MUS 1XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—4
Written communication—3
Ensemble—2
Foreign language—3
Nonmusic electives—9

Sophomore Year

CONV 1990 Convocation (two semesters)—0
MUSC 2101, 2111 Theory 3 and 4—4
MUSC 2121, 2131 Aural Skills 3 and 4—2
MUSC 2772 World Musics—3
MUSC 2782 World Musics—3
MUSC 2988 Introduction to Musical Research—1
MUSC 2997 Sophomore Proficiency—0
MUS 2XXX applied instruction (lessons and literature class)—2
Ensemble—2
Nonmusic electives—15

Junior Year

CONV 1990 Convocation Recitals (two semesters)—0
MUSC 3802, 3812 History of Music 1 and 2—6
4000-level theory elective—2
Ensemble—2
Nonmusic electives—20

Senior Year

MUSC 4112 Ethnomusicology—3
4000-level music history elective—3
Nonmusic electives—20

Nicoló

besen — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:13:34 +0000

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SPERA

Working Title:

instructor (classical guitar)

Artist Diploma, University of Denver; Additional studies at Conservatory of Aosta and Accademia Musicale Tema

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Leila

besen — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:48:26 +0000

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HEIL

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assistant professor (music education)

BM, Colorado State University; MM, Arizona State University; PhD, University of Colorado Boulder

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Eduardo

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BARBOSA

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instructor (jazz bass)

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Doctoral Degrees in Music

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:07:03 +0000

Graduate Degree Program(s)

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Advisory Committee. Each DMA program is directed by a five-member advisory committee headed by the major advisor, who is usually the student’s main studio teacher. At least one member must hold the PhD degree.
Residence Requirements. The minimum residence requirement is six semesters of work beyond the attainment of an acceptable bachelor’s degree. Two semesters of residence credit may be allowed for a master’s degree from another institution of approved standing, but at least four semesters of residence credit, two of which must be consecutive in one academic year, must be earned for course work and/or dissertation work taken at this university.
Not more than one-half semester of residence credit may be earned in a summer session. Students must be registered full-time to earn residence credit. For employed students, only those with one-fourth time or less in work that does not contribute directly to their degree program may earn full residence credit.
Continuous Registration. After the residence requirements for the doctor of musical arts program have been satisfied, a student must enroll for fall and spring semesters of each year until attaining the degree. If a student has enrolled in all required dissertation courses but has still to complete the work, he or she should enroll in TMUS 8019 Precandidate for Doctor of Musical Arts Degree, or TMUS 8029 Candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts Degree, until the degree is completed.
Degree Plan. A degree plan approved by the advisory committee will be presented to the associate dean for graduate studies no later than the second semester of residence. The student’s major professor is responsible for helping the student formulate this plan. The plan should include designated members of the student’s doctoral committee, projected remedial and supporting course work, proposed dissertation projects, and tentative dates for the comprehensive and final examinations.
Language Requirement. Each DMA student must satisfy a foreign language requirement, and the one foreign language used to satisfy the requirement must be approved by the student’s advisory committee. Additional language work is required for voice students. Advanced competence in music technology may be approved as an alternative to the foreign language requirement. Appropriate courses and projects are prescribed by the college’s music technology faculty. International students whose native language is not English are exempt from the requirement.
Course Requirements. Students must take a minimum of 30 hours of course work, of which at least 18 hours are dissertation projects. Students take two doctoral topic classes, preferably one each in musicology and music theory; prerequisites are stipulated by the theory and musicology faculties. Some areas require specific course work prior to or in conjunction with work on dissertation projects. In other instances students may be advised to take course work in preparation for the comprehensive examination. Applied music instruction may be elected for the duration of the residency requirement.
Dissertation. The DMA dissertation consists of a specified number of performances, projects, and documents. The student’s permanent advisory committee must approve all dissertation projects. Dissertation requirements for the various majors differ somewhat, and individual instances may require that the permanent advisory committee adjust dissertation requirements to the student’s artistic and educational needs.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Music Transfer Credit. Graduate credit of high quality taken at another institution may be accepted for transfer once a student has established a satisfactory record of residence at CU. Transfer credit is limited to 21 semester hours where a grade of B- or higher was received. All requests for credit transfer must be approved by the chair of the respective faculty unit, the associate dean for graduate studies in music, and other university officers as specified on the transfer credit application form. Transfer credit will not affect the residency or dissertation credit-hour requirement.

Residence Requirement. The minimum residence requirement for the PhD is 6 semesters of full-time study beyond the attainment of an acceptable bachelor’s degree. Two semesters of residence credit may be allowed for a master’s degree from another institution of approved standing. At least 4 semesters of residence credit, two of which must be consecutive in one academic year, must be earned for work taken at CU-Boulder.