All students in the Master of Music program will complete 12 units of core courses and an additional 24 units in one of six concentrations available:
- Composition
- Choral Conducting
- Instrumental Conducting
- Instrumental Performance
- Music Education
- Vocal Performance
Intensive study and analysis of research methods and sources related to music studies, lexicons, dictionaries, monuments, journals, catalogs of composers, music literature and instruction, and evaluation methods of sources in all areas of music. Development of scholarly writing skills. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
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An intensive study of specific periods in music history. Topics will be announced in advance and drawn from the following: Music in the Renaissance, Music in the Baroque, Classicism in Music, and other specialized topics related to music history. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUS503-A Brand Butler, Angela H |
09/02/2025 | MW | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hawkins Music Building 212 |
An intensive study of specific periods in music history. Topics will be announced in advance and drawn from the following: Romanticism in Music, 20th Century Music, American Music and other specialized topics related to music history. (3 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUS504-A Kirk, Erin P. |
01/12/2026 | MW | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Hawkins Music Building 162 |
A study of the forms and structure of music from 1750 to current, including the influence of form on interpretation. (2 Units)
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Seminar in thinking Christianly about the arts. Course will examine topics of artistry, aesthetics, and creativity in light of scripture and church history, synthesizing biblical and historical practice into contemporary musicianship. (1 Units)
| Instructor | Start Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUS515-A Williams, Chessa W. |
09/02/2025 | F | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Hawkins Music Building 132 |
All students in the Master of Music program must complete an additional 24 units in one of six concentrations available:
- Composition
- Choral Conducting
- Instrumental Conducting
- Instrumental Performance
- Music Education
- Vocal Performance
Please see the latest catalog for more information.
*Curriculum subject to change.