Master in Music Courses at Northern Illinois University
Each student must also fulfill the requirements of one of the following specializations.
A course in music history approved by the music history area coordinator in consultation with the music history faculty (3)
A course in music theory approved by the music theory area coordinator in consultation with the music theory faculty (3)
Either
MUSC 633 - Seminar in Musical Research Credits: 3
or
MUSC 684 - Techniques of Research in Music Credits: 3
as appropriate to the specialization and as approved by the student’s adviser, in consultation with the coordinator of graduate studies
Choose from the following (4)
MUSC 699A - Final Recital Credits: 1-4
or
MUSC 699B - Thesis Credits: 1-4
or
MUSC 699C - Composition Credits: 1-4
or
MUSC 699D - Final Project Credits: 1-4
Specialization in Music Education (19)
See also “Teacher Certification” in this section and “Teacher Certification Information” in the Teacher Certification page.
Music education course work (6-9)
Music performance course work chosen from private keyboard, voice, or instrumental study (primary or secondary); music performance (including conducting); and/or ensembles (3)
Electives (4-7)
MUSC 685 - Foundations of Music Education Credits: 3
Specialization in Performance (19)
One of the following tracks
1. Band and Orchestral Instruments
Private instrumental study (8)
Electives (5-6)
Ensembles (3)
MUSC 691 - Instrumental Ensemble Credits: 1
Additional ensemble courses Credits: 2
One of the following (2-3)
MUSC 564 - Workshop in Movement and Performing Awareness Credits: 3
MUSC 661 - Advanced Instrumental Techniques and Conducting Credits: 3
MUSC 670 - Music Instructional Techniques and Materials: Woodwinds Credits: 2
MUSC 671 - Music Instructional Techniques and Materials: Brasses Credits: 2
MUSC 672 - Music Instructional Techniques and Materials: Percussion Credits: 2
MUSC 674 - Music Instructional Techniques and Materials: Strings Credits: 2
2. Keyboard Instruments
Priate keyboard study (6)
MUSC 665 - Accompanying Credits: 1
MUSC 691 - Instrumental Ensemble Credits: 1
J. Keyboard Ensemble (1)
One of the Following (11)
Solo Performance
Private keyboard study (2)
Electives (4)
MUSC 638 - Seminar in Piano Literature Credits: 2
MUSC 675 - Piano Methods and Materials Credits: 3
A. Piano (3), or
B. Harpsichord (3), or
C. Organ (3)
Keyboard collaborative arts
Electives (6)
MUSC 637 - Chamber Music Studies Credits: 3
MUSC 665 - Accompanying Credits: 1
MUSC 691 - Instrumental Ensemble Credits: 1
J. Keyboard Ensemble (1)
3. Voice
Private voice study (8)
Electives (6)
MUSC 690B - Opera Workshop (1)
MUSC 681 - Pedagogy of Singing Credits: 3
MUSC 690 - Vocal Ensemble Credits: 1
A. Chamber Choir (1)
or
B. Opera Workshop (1)
or
MUSC 695 - Concert Choir Credits: 1
Individualized Specialization (19)
A student may design an individualized specialization with course work selected from existing courses, seminars, independent study, internships, or special projects, offered both on and off campus. While this individual specialization may share some features of other specializations, its thrust should be distinctive. Individualized specialization may consist in part of interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary courses which combine music study with such areas as anthropology, art, business, computer science, dance, theater, electronics, ethnic studies, mental health, or special education; or they may concentrate entirely on music. Examples of individualized specializations pursued by M.M. students include music history, music theory, composition, world music, jazz, recording techniques, and computer music and new media technology.
After acceptance, each student will be assigned an adviser with whom he or she will prepare an individualized proposal. This proposal must be approved by a committee representing the School of Music, which may in turn seek the advice of another department whose courses are included in the proposal. Normally, at least one half of the individualized specialization will be in the School of Music. At the conclusion of study, the student must substantiate to the committee that the specified goals have been met.