(Including Music Education and Musicology)
Director of the School: Don V Moses
Correspondence and Information: Office of Graduate Studies, School of
Music, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2136
Music Building
, 1114
West Nevada Street, Urbana, IL 61801; (217)
333-3189
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors: R. Alexander, J. Beauchamp, E. Boardman, F. Crawford, E.
Dalheim, N. Di Virgilio, K. Drake, M. Dunn, M. Elyn, L. Gushee, R. Hedlund, W.
Heiles, J. Hill, I. Hobson, M. Hoffman, J. Keene, H. Kellman, S. Martirano, J.
Melby, D. Moses, A. Murray, B. Nettl, D. Peters, P. Schaffer, T. Siwe, S.
Stone, N. Temperley, S. Tipei, J. Wustman, S. Wyatt, P. Zonn
Associate Professors: C. Alwes, W. Brooks, Z. Browning, M. Cameron, C. Capwell, E. Chasanov, M. Ewald, J. Grant, J. Grashel, D. Harris, L. Laufman, K. Machala, M. Moore, D. Richtmeyer, R. Sasaki, F. Stoltzfus, T. Turino, H. Von Gunden, T. Ward
Assistant Professors: O. Davis, A. DeGrado, F. Fairchild, P. Griffin, E. Harwood, N. King, K. Klippstatter, E. Lund, S. Lupu, T. McGovern, D. Sheldon
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The School of Music offers graduate study leading to the master of music,
doctor of musical arts, doctor of philosophy in musicology, master of science
in music education, doctor of education in music education, and the advanced
certificate in music education. Complete details of these programs may be found
in the school's brochure on graduate study in music.
Research and Professional Curricula
MASTER OF MUSIC
The fields of specialization for the M.Mus. degree are musicology, music
theory, composition, performance and literature (piano, organ, voice,
orchestral instruments), choral music, instrumental conducting, vocal
accompanying and coaching, and group piano pedagogy.
Admission. Requirements for admission are a bachelor of music degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or an equivalent degree from another accredited institution (students holding other degrees may be admitted but will be expected to make up any deficiencies). Those majoring in musicology are generally expected to have a minimum grade-point average of 4.25 (A = 5.0). Applicants in performance and literature must pass a qualifying audition before their major division or submit satisfactory recordings. Applicants in musicology, theory, or composition must present writings or other evidence of their ability to pursue work at the graduate level.
Language Requirements. Applicants in voice are required to have had one year each of college-level French, German, and Italian. Applicants in other applied music areas and in theory and composition are required to have had one year of any language at the college level. Applicants in musicology must give evidence of a reading knowledge of French or German. Students who are otherwise admissible may satisfy any language deficiencies concurrently with graduate studies.
Degree Requirements. Candidates for the M.Mus. degree in theory-composition and in performance and literature must earn at least 8 units, including 2 units at the 400 level in their major field and 1 unit in problems and methods. Candidates in performance and literature must earn 2 units in the music literature course in their major applied area. Candidates in musicology must earn 2 units in introduction to musicology and 2 units in the seminar in musicology. Electives in music theory, history and literature, and other music and nonmusic courses will be chosen in consultation with the candidate's graduate adviser. Each candidate for the M.Mus. must participate in an ensemble during two of the terms of study. A graduate recital is required of all candidates in performance and literature. Candidates in musicology and theory must write a thesis, for which 2 units of credit are given. Candidates in composition must present a portfolio of their works for approval by the composition faculty.
DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS
The fields of specialization for the D.M.A. degree are composition, piano,
organ, choral music, voice, and orchestral instruments.
Admission. Prerequisites for admission are the following: (1) the M.Mus. degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, or an equivalent degree from another accredited institution, with a major in one of the areas of specialization listed above; (2) a high level of proficiency in composition or performance; candidates in composition must submit original scores for review, and candidates in performance and literature must pass a qualifying audition or submit satisfactory recordings; (3) appropriate experience in ensemble performance and/or score reading; (4) the successful completion of approximately 32 semester hours (or the demonstration of an equivalent background) in the liberal arts and sciences, including a minimum of 6 hours in history and 6 hours in literature and philosophy; candidates in voice must have fulfilled all foreign language requirements considered prerequisites for the M.Mus. degree.
Degree Requirements. Candidates must earn a minimum of 16 units beyond the requirements for the master's degree. The program is worked out in consultation with the student's graduate adviser in terms of special needs, interests, and abilities; it will ordinarily include a minimum of 3 units in the major field of specialization, 2 units in advanced music literature courses, and 2 units in a minor field. Candidates take a preliminary examination once they complete all course work.
Language Requirements. All candidates will be required to demonstrate proficiency in at least one language other than English. Each division may specify which language is required or may require proficiency in more than one language. Language requirements can be satisfied by evidence of two years of undergraduate study, by successful completion of a two-semester, 400-level reading course, or by satisfactory test scores.
Doctoral Project and Thesis. In the fields of composition and of performance and literature, 6 units are devoted to a special doctoral project. Composers must produce a large-scale original score. Performers must demonstrate comprehensive repertory study in the form of two solo recitals or one solo recital and two of the following options: performing a concerto, a major operatic or oratorio role, or a chamber music program; giving a lecture-recital; or preparing and, when appropriate, conducting a concert by an instrumental or vocal ensemble. Those majoring in one of the string instruments must also present a recital of chamber music. In addition, both fields have a research requirement that serves in lieu of a thesis. In the field of choral music, 1 unit is given for the preparation and presentation of a one-hour program representative of a comprehensive repertory, and 4 units are devoted to the writing of a thesis.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MUSICOLOGY
The Ph.D. in musicology is intended for those whose interests lie in research
in the history of music, systematic musicology, or ethnomusicology.
Admission. Prerequisites for admission are (1) the M.Mus. degree in musicology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or an equivalent degree from another accredited institution; (2) a minimum of 32 semester hours in the liberal arts and sciences, usually including general history, philosophy, and literature.
Degree Requirements. A minimum of 16 units must be earned beyond the requirements for the master's degree, including at least 2 units in the seminar in musicology. Although no formal outside minor is required, students are expected to take courses in fields outside music that are appropriate to the proposed area of thesis research. A preliminary examination is taken after all course work is completed.
Language Requirements. Proficiency is required in German and at least one other language, depending on the proposed field of specialization. This requirement can be satisfied by evidence of two years of undergraduate study, by completion of a two-semester, 400-level reading course with a grade of at least B, or by satisfactory test scores.
Thesis. Usually, 8 of the total of 16 units are devoted to the writing of an original doctoral thesis.
Music Education Curricula
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION
An applicant for admission must hold a bachelor's degree in music education
with an admission average of at least 4.0. Candidates for this degree must earn
a minimum of 4 units in music courses, 2 units in education courses, and 2
units of electives. One of the 4 units in music courses must be in music
education. All students pursuing this degree must complete placement
examinations in music history and theory and in their major performing medium
during the registration period of their first term in residence. Each candidate
for the M.S. must participate in an ensemble during two of the terms of study.
A thesis is not required. A full-time student can complete this program in one
academic year or four summer sessions. The residence requirement may be
fulfilled by one semester and one summer or by three summers of full-time
study.
Admission. A candidate for admission must hold a master's degree in music or music education and must have satisfactorily completed two years of professional employment in music education. During the student's first registration period, placement examinations are administered in music history, music theory, and applied music.
Program. A minimum of 8 units beyond the master's degree is required, including 1 unit in music education courses and 1 unit in educational psychology.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION IN MUSIC EDUCATION
This program, offered jointly by the School of Music and the College of
Education, is designed to develop leaders in music education with a high level
of musical, intellectual, and professional competence.
Admission. An applicant for admission must hold a master's degree with a major in music, music education, or a related academic discipline acceptable to the Graduate Committee for Music Education. Admission is determined by examinations in music history, music theory, music education, and applied music; personal interviews; records of previous education and experience; and recommendations from persons who have known the applicant. A report of the applicant's score on the Miller Analogies Test should accompany the application for admission.
Program. At least 16 units of work beyond the master's degree are required, including 6 units in music courses and 6 units in education courses. No more than 2 units of credit in applied music may be counted toward the degree. A thesis is required; it may be in the area of improving professional practice and may be a field study. The residence requirement may be fulfilled either by full-time study in two consecutive semesters or by full-time study in one semester, a contiguous summer session, and one additional summer session.
FINANCIAL AID
Fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, and tuition and service fee
waivers are awarded on a one-year basis with continuation dependent upon
success in the program. Specific information on application procedures is
available from the Graduate Office, School of Music.
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