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Duluth Campus
Music M.M.Music
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Music, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1201 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN, 55812 (218-726-7890; fax: 218-726-8210)
Email:
umdmumm@d.umn.edu
Website: https://academics.d.umn.edu/music-mm
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Master of Music (MM) program offers students an opportunity to acquire advanced understanding and skills in music education, theory, and practice or in musical performance. Students in music education and performance undertake essential core courses in musicianship, theory, history, research, and education/pedagogy. Additional courses in the area of specialization are tailored relative to the interests and objectives of the student.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in music.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
All applicants submit the following:
* a completed Department of Music Graduate Study application available from www@d.umn.edu/music, which includes a sample of professional writing (a 3- to 5-page paper addressing current issues in music education or music performance), and
* a video recording of recent performances, teaching demonstration, or rehearsals.
Performance track: An entrance performance audition on the major instrument is required. Vocal performers must also demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language or enroll in remedial coursework upon acceptance.
Applied Conducting track: Demonstration of proficiency in a foreign language or enrollment in remedial coursework upon acceptance is required.
Collaborative Piano track: Demonstration of proficiency in a foreign language or enrollment in remedial coursework upon acceptance, and 2 semesters of diction are required. Applicants without the required diction coursework must complete MU 1411 and MU 1412/13 upon acceptance.
Special Application Requirements:
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must submit current score(s) from one of the following tests:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan B: Plan B requires
30 to 31
major credits and
up to
credits outside the major.
The final exam is written and oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:Music Education track: The Plan B comprises a directed paper that reflects comprehensive research analysis and study in the music education field.
Applied Conducting, Collaborative Piano, and Performance tracks: The Plan B comprises a directed paper that addresses comprehensive research on the repertoire selected for the graduate recital.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 2 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Applied Conducting
The Applied Conducting track requires 30 total credits.
Applied Music Courses (8 credits)
Take 8 credits of the following in consultation with the advisor:
MU 8701 - Graduate Applied Conducting
(1.0-2.0 cr)
Ensembles (2 credits)
Select 2 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor. Other courses can be chosen with advisor approval.
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4512 - Chamber Singers
(1.0 cr)
MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4516 - Piano Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
MU 5510 - Opera Studio
(1.0 cr)
Literature Coursework (4 credits)
Select 4 credits of Instrumental Literature credits or 4 credits of Vocal Literature credits in consultation with the advisor.
Instrumental Literature
Select MU 5204 twice for a total or 4 credits, or take MU 5207 twice plus MU 5204 for a total of 4 credits, in consultation with the advisor.
MU 5204 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature
(2.0 cr)
MU 5207 - Instrumental Chamber Music Literature
(1.0 cr)
or
Vocal Literature
Select 4 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor. MU 5203 and 5208 are recommended.
MU 5203 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
MU 5206 - Vocal Solo Literature
(1.0-2.0 cr)
MU 5208 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
Collaborative Piano
The Collaborative Piano track requires 31 total credits.
Applied Music Courses (8 credits)
Take 8 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor:
MU 8301 - Graduate Applied Music: Major Instrument
(2.0 cr)
Ensembles (6 credits)
Select 2 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor. Other courses can be chosen with advisor approval.
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4512 - Chamber Singers
(1.0 cr)
MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4516 - Piano Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 5510 - Opera Studio
(1.0 cr)
Select 4 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor. Other courses can be selected with advisor approval.
MU 4541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
MU 4621 - Piano Pedagogy and Practicum I
(2.0 cr)
MU 4622 - Piano Pedagogy and Practicum II
(2.0 cr)
MU 5205 - Instrumental Solo Literature
(1.0 cr)
MU 5206 - Vocal Solo Literature
(1.0-2.0 cr)
MU 5207 - Instrumental Chamber Music Literature
(1.0 cr)
MU 8302 - Graduate Applied Music: Secondary Instrument
(1.0 cr)
MU 8991 - Independent Study
(1.0-2.0 cr)
Music Education
The Music Education track requires 31 total credits.
Required Course (1 credit)
Take the following course:
MU 8302 - Graduate Applied Music: Secondary Instrument
(1.0 cr)
Ensembles (2 credits)
Select 2 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor. Other ensembles can be chosen with advisor approval.
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4512 - Chamber Singers
(1.0 cr)
MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4516 - Piano Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
MU 5510 - Opera Studio
(1.0 cr)
Music Electives (3 credits)
Select 3 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor:
MU 5203 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
MU 5204 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature
(2.0 cr)
MU 5205 - Instrumental Solo Literature
(1.0 cr)
MU 5206 - Vocal Solo Literature
(1.0-2.0 cr)
MU 5207 - Instrumental Chamber Music Literature
(1.0 cr)
MU 5208 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
MU 8302 - Graduate Applied Music: Secondary Instrument
(1.0 cr)
MU 8701 - Graduate Applied Conducting
(1.0-2.0 cr)
MU 8991 - Independent Study
(1.0-2.0 cr)
Plan B Project (3 credits)
Take 3 credits of the following in consultation with the advisor:
MU 8899 - Directed Project in Music Education
(1.0-12.0 cr)
Performance
The Performance track requires 30 total credits.
Applied Music Course (8 credits)
Take 2 credits each semester, for a total of 8 credits:
MU 8301 - Graduate Applied Music: Major Instrument
(2.0 cr)
Ensembles (2 credits)
Select 2 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor. Other courses can be chosen with advisor approval.
MU 4505 - Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4512 - Chamber Singers
(1.0 cr)
MU 4513 - Vocal Jazz Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4516 - Piano Ensemble
(1.0 cr)
MU 4541 - Chamber Music
(1.0 cr)
MU 5510 - Opera Studio
(1.0 cr)
Literature Coursework (4 credits)
Select 4 credits of Instrumental and Piano Performance and Pedagogy literature courses or 4 credits of Vocal Literature courses in consultation with the advisor.
Instrumental and Piano Performance and Pedagogy Literature
Select 4 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor:
MU 5204 - Instrumental Ensemble Literature
(2.0 cr)
MU 5205 - Instrumental Solo Literature
(1.0 cr)
MU 5207 - Instrumental Chamber Music Literature
(1.0 cr)
or
Vocal Literature
Select 4 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor
MU 5206 - Vocal Solo Literature
(1.0-2.0 cr)
Electives (4 credits)
Select 4 credits of Instrumental and Vocal electives, or 4 credits Piano Performance and Pedagogy electives in consultation with the advisor.
Instrumental and Vocal
Select 4 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor. MU 8302 may be repeated for up to 4 credits; MU 8991 may be repeated for up to 2 credits. Other courses can be chosen with advisor approval.
MU 5203 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
MU 5208 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
MU 5210 - The Professional Singer: Entrepreneurship for Opera Singers
(1.0 cr)
MU 8302 - Graduate Applied Music: Secondary Instrument
(1.0 cr)
MU 8701 - Graduate Applied Conducting
(1.0-2.0 cr)
MU 8991 - Independent Study
(1.0-2.0 cr)
or
Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Take 4 credits of the following in consultation with the advisor:
MU 8991 - Independent Study
(1.0-2.0 cr)
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