Music Performance M.Mu.

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Minimum Requirements for Music Performance M.Mu.: 36 credits

General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Master’s Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements. 1
As part of the master's degree requirements, complete the following:
MUS F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
Music Performance Program Requirements
Complete the following:
MUS F601Introduction to Graduate Study2
MUS F625Topics in Music History3
MUS F632Topics in Music Theory3
Complete at least 22 credits in a primary area of specialization, including large ensembles, small ensembles and private lessons. 222
Successfully complete the performance of a graduate music recital.
Successfully complete an oral defense of an approved research project paper.
Total Credits36
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After completing about one semester of the program, students will meet with their advisory committee to define precisely their degree coursework. Each student, with the approval of the advisory committee, will develop an appropriate final research project, write a project paper and successfully defend that paper under the supervision of the advisory committee.

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No more than 12 credits of MUS F697 are allowed.

Note: Students with specialization in vocal performance must demonstrate proficiency in languages appropriate to their area of concentration. Proficiency will be determined by the student’s graduate committee in conjunction with the Department of Foreign Languages. Graduate students studying applied music and/or presenting recitals are governed by the Music Handbook concerning recital preparation and jury examinations.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following admission requirements:

  • Performance audition, demonstrating knowledge and ability in solo literature of various historical periods and styles. Audition may be either a live performance or a performance recorded and submitted in an unedited video format (DVD or online).
  • Diagnostic examinations in music theory and history. These diagnostic exams identify strengths and deficiencies in music theory, music history and music literature. Applicants will be accepted from any accredited institution; however, before admission to a degree program, all students (including UAF or UAA baccalaureate graduates) must take these preliminary examinations.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
  • Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
  • Courses with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MUS F625203MUS F601202
Program Elective2MUS F632203
Program Elective2Program Elective2
Program Elective2Program Elective2
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
MUS F698203MUS F698203
Program Elective2Program Elective2
Program Elective2Program Elective2
Program Elective2Program Elective2
 Successfully complete the performance of a graduate music recital.
 Successfully complete an oral defense of an approved research project paper.
 9 9
Total Credits 36

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate performance skills on their major instrument
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of music theory, followed by mastery of analysis of tonal and chromatic harmony and form
  • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of Western art music from antiquity to the present
  • Perform a master recital, a required capstone of the F600-level private lesson sequence
  • Demonstrate their advanced knowledge of music history and theory by writing a research paper based on their recital repertoire
  • Be provided with tools necessary for their graduate research project