NOTE:     (1)     A piano proficiency is required for this emphasis.
                 (2)    Counterpoint and Orchestration are required background courses; if these courses have not been taken in the undergraduate program, students will take these in addition to all required courses for this emphasis.
                (3)    Students who reach less than 70% on the music theory placement test will take MU5357 Graduate Music Theory and Musicianship in addition to the degree requirements listed below.

Other Studies [Core] (12 credits):

    •    MU 5334 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Music
    •    2 Music Literature courses (choose from MU 5310, MU 5314, MU 5315, MU 5320, MU 5340, MU 5360, MU 5375)
    •    MU 5350 Musical Styles

Major Field (12 credits):

    •    11 credits of composition (MUSP 5180, 5280, 5380, 5185, 5285, 5385)
    •    MU 5192 Graduate Lecture-Recital OR MUSP 5101 Graduate Recital

Electives (12 credits):

    •    MUSP 5337 Advanced Conducting (choral or instrumental)
    •    MU 5355 Pedagogy of Music Theory
    •    MU 5365 Computing in Music
    •    MU 5375 Topics in Advanced Music Research and Analysis
    •    MU 5270 Advanced Music Research Methods
    •    up to 3 credits of Applied Lessons (various course numbers)
    •    up to 3 credits of Mysterium (MUSE 5180) or Modern Music Ensemble (MUSE 5185)
    •    up to 3 credits of Independent Study (MU 5113, MU 5213, MU 5313, MU 5317)

1-Hour Oral Exam
Recital or Lecture-Recital

Portfolio:

Students are required to develop a portfolio of original compositions, to be approved by the teacher of record and the composition faculty, that must include a combination of solo, chamber, and large ensemble works. Electro-acoustic pieces can be incorporated as well. The portfolio should include these scores and one CD recording of original compositions for submission at the comprehensive oral exam. Before graduation, a bound copy of the portfolio (with accompanying CD) will be placed and catalogued in Alkek Library.

Contact:     Director of Graduate Studies in Music • 601 University Drive • San Marcos •
    TX 78666 • http://www.music.txstate.edu/prospectivestudents/graduate.html