The emphasis of the M.A. degree in Music is on research rather than applied music study. Since the M.A. degree in Music is a research-intensive program, a strong emphasis is placed on research and writing skills. Graduate students pursuing the M.A. in Music degree work closely with world-renowned educators and scholars, culminating in a significant thesis project.
Musicology
Ethnomusicology
Theory
Piano Pedagogy
Professional Degree Music Core Requirements
Course Credits
Music Theory I - IV 12
Aural Skills I - IV 4
Keyboard Skills I - IV 4
Form and Analysis 2
Conducting 3
Writing and Speaking about Music 3
Music History I - II 6
Perspective in Non-Western Music 3
Total Hours Required for Music Core 37
Performance Major Requirements
Performance Majors must complete the requirements for one of the following emphases:
Vocal Emphasis
Course Credits
Applied Voice (7 semester minimum) 14
Vocal Technique 3
Vocal Literature 3
Vocal Pedagogy 3
Diction for Singers 4
Junior Recital 1
Senior Recital 1
Opera Workshop 4
Counterpoint 2
Large Ensemble (every semester
until graduation) 8
Foreign Language 6
Music Electives 4
Total Hours Required for Major 90
Piano Emphasis
Course Credits
Applied Piano (8 semester minimum) 16
Piano Literature 3
Piano Pedagogy 3
Accompanying 2
Chamber Music 2
Junior Recital 1
Senior Recital 1
Large Ensemble (every semester
until graduation) 8
Counterpoint 2
Music Electives 6
Total Hours Required for Emphasis 44
Total Hours Required for Major 81
Instrumental Emphasis
Course Credits
Applied Music, Major Area (8 semester minimum) 16
Instrumental Literature 3
Instrumental Pedagogy 3
Chamber Music 4
Junior Recital 1
Senior Recital 1
Large Ensemble (every semester
until graduation) 8
Counterpoint 2
Music Electives 6
Total Hours Required for Emphasis 44
Total Hours Required for Major 81
Music course offerings
MUSI 051, MUSI 061 Voice (2 Credits)
The study of vocal production, literature and performance techniques consisting of one lesson per week and participation in a voice studio class. MUSI 061 culminates in a recital performance. Ensemble participation required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.
MUSI 052, MUSI 062 Piano (2 Credits)
Lower-division lessons emphasize the development of technical facility and knowledge of various styles of keyboard literature. Upper-division lessons will concentrate on the preparation of specific selections for performance. For keyboard and piano pedagogy majors, MUSI 062 will culminate in a recital performance. Ensemble participation required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.
MUSI 053, MUSI 063 Brass (2 Credits)
One lesson per week on a brass instrument and participation in an instrumental studio class. Lesson material is designed to give students a solid foundation in the areas of performance, literature and pedagogy. MUSI 063 culminates in a recital. Ensemble participation required. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. Fall and Spring semesters.
MUSI 054, MUSI 064 Woodwinds (2 Credits)
One lesson per week on a woodwind instrument and participation in an instrumental studio class. Lesson material is designed to give students a solid foundation in the areas of performance, literature and pedagogy. MUSI 064 culminates in a recital. Ensemble participation required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.
MUSI 055, MUSI 065 Organ (2 Credits)
One lesson per week on the organ. Lesson material is designed to give students a solid foundation in the areas of performance, literature and pedagogy. MUSI 065 culminates in a recital performance. Ensemble participation required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.
MUSI 058, MUSI 068 Percussion (2 Credits)
One lesson per week on percussion instruments and participation in an instrumental studio class. Lesson material is designed to give students a solid foundation in the areas of performance, literature and pedagogy. MUSI 068 culminates in a recital performance. Ensemble participation required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.
Methods/theory/history
MUSI 150 Survey of World Musics – GS 5
This course provides a basic introduction of world music methods and problems and surveys several non-Western musical cultures including the cultures of Africa, the Middle East, Japan, Southeastern Europe, Latin America, India and Native America. Students will listen to, analyze representative works and do independent research on a pertinent topic. Fulfills General Education Area 5 – Creative Expression.
MUSI 167 Comprehensive Musicianship 1
This is the first of a sequence of courses in which students will learn the elements of music and standard notation, aural and score analysis of compositions and style characteristics within their musical and historical contexts and the development of composition, appreciation and interpretive skills. Basic music theory skills emphasized. Ear training, sight singing, computer skills and keyboard labs are included. Fall semester.
MUSI 168 Comprehensive Musicianship 2
This course emphasizes part writing and harmonic and formal analysis of Western music from ancient times through the Renaissance. Ear training, sight singing, computer skills and keyboard labs are included. Prerequisite: MUSI 167 or Instructor’s consent. Spring semester.
MUSI 176 Music Appreciation – GS 5
Designed for minors and non-majors, this course is concerned with the art of intelligent and perceptive music listening for those interested in increasing their knowledge and enjoyment of music. The course traces the development of music up to the present day. Various media are employed. Note: Course does not satisfy requirements for Music majors. Fulfills General Education Area 5 – Creative Expression.
MUSI 267 Comprehensive Musicianship 3
The study of Western music of the Baroque era, including theoretical and formal analysis, stylistic development of compositional genres and significant works examined in historical context. Ear training, sight singing, computer skills and keyboard labs are included. Prerequisite: MUSI 168 or Instructor’s consent. Fall semester.
MUSI 268 Comprehensive Musicianship 4
The study of Western music of the Classical Era, including theoretical and formal analysis, stylistic characteristics and significant works examined in their historical context. Ear training, sight singing, computer skills and keyboard skills are included. Prerequisite: MUSI 267 or Instructor’s consent. Spring semester.
MUSI 289 Special Topics (2 Credits)
A course that is offered whenever a mutual interest in a more specialized topic in music exists for a member of the faculty and a sufficient number of students. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.
MUSI 290 Independent Study (2 Credits)
Individual study of an approved topic in music under the supervision of a music faculty member. This course permits faculty and students to explore together a subject of special or personal interest. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.
MUSI 315 Introduction to Opera
MUSI 317 Evolution of Jazz – GS 10
The study of jazz from its origins in New Orleans to the present day. The course will focus on important performers and songwriters, types of literature, an appreciation of jazz improvisation, as well as the interaction of social, political and economic elements that strongly influenced the genre. Audio and video presentations will be used extensively. Fulfills General Education Area 10 – Western Tradition.
MUSI 321 Piano Pedagogy 1 (2 Credits)
Piano pedagogy explores the various theories of teaching the piano and technical analysis of the playing mechanism. Teaching methods and procedures are developed for establishing efficient practice and working with individual learning styles. Students will survey and evaluate teaching materials and learn to analyze the technical requirements of keyboard music. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. Fall semester.
MUSI 322 Piano Pedagogy 2 (2 Credits)
This course is designed to give students experience in the practical application of piano teaching skills and concepts of the mechanism. Prerequisite: MUSI 321 and Instructor’s consent. Spring semester.
MUSI 328 Piano Practicum (2 Credits)
This course is designed to give the elementary, middle and high school teacher practical application of the skills studied in the music theory piano lab. Material to be covered includes warm-up exercises, part reading and a comprehensive survey of the WSMA festival solo and ensemble list. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. Fall semester.
MUSI 329 Piano Literature (2 Credits)
This class is designed to provide the piano major with an understanding of significant forms in the history of piano music, the important compositions within these genres and a functional and practical literature library of compositions for use in a variety of settings.
MUSI 345 Vocal Literature (2 Credits)
This class is designed to provide the vocal major with an understanding of significant forms in the history of vocal music, the important compositions within these genres and a functional and practical literature library of compositions for use in a variety of settings.
MUSI 346 Vocal Diction & Pedagogy (2 Credits)
Vocal diction study will include the Vocal diction study and will include the International Phonetic Alphabet for learning pronunciation of English, Italian, German and French. Students will recite song texts and sing songs in foreign languages with attention to translation, pronunciation, accent and inflection; the differences between the spoken and sung language; and will combine performance with song study and preparation. In pedagogy, singers will be trained in the anatomy, physiology and physics of singing and song production and involve students in teaching voice under the supervision of the instructor. Prerequisites: Music majors and minors and others with Instructor’s consent.
MUSI 347 Choral Repertoire (2 Credits)
This class is designed to provide the emerging choral conductor with an understanding of significant forms in the history of choral music, the compositions that hold pre-eminence within those genres and a functional and practical repertoire library of compositions for use in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: junior standing.
MUSI 362 Woodwind Methods (2 Credits)
Basic principles of teaching and performing on the woodwind instruments. Required of all instrumental majors. Fall semester, alternate years.
MUSI 363 String Methods (2 Credits)
Basic principles of teaching and performing on the string instruments. Required of all instrumental majors. Fall semester, alternate years.
MUSI 365 Brass Methods (2 Credits)
Basic principles of teaching and performing on the brass instruments. Required of all instrumental majors. Spring semester, alternate years.
MUSI 366 Percussion Methods (2 Credits)
Basic principles of teaching and performing on the percussion instruments. Required of all instrumental majors. Spring semester, alternate years.
MUSI 367 Comprehensive Musicianship 5
The Romantic and Impressionistic eras and compositions of the 20th century are explored, with concentration on chromaticism, advanced harmonic analysis, extended forms and the experimental contributions of contemporary composers. Ear training, sight singing, computer skills and keyboard labs are included. Prerequisite: MUSI 268 or Instructor’s consent. Fall semester.
MUSI 368 Comprehensive Musicianship 6
The concluding course of the sequence, MUSI 368 examines significant works and musical experiments of the 20th and 21st centuries from 12-tone works to aleatoric and Web-based compositions Students will compose, write about music and learn contemporary analysis techniques. Prerequisite: MUSI 367 or Instructor’s consent. Spring semester.
MUSI 381 Introduction to Conducting (2 Credits)
Baton techniques and conducting problems utilizing a cross section of instrumental and choral music from all periods. Students practice with live performers and are videotaped. Required of all music majors and minors. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent. Spring semester.
MUSI 382 Advanced Choral Conducting (2 Credits)
Development of the ability to interpret the varied forms of choral literature. Conducting projects with choral ensembles are required. Prerequisite: MUSI 381. Fall semester.
MUSI 383 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2 Credits)
Development of the ability to interpret the varied forms of instrumental literature and to read from the full score. Conducting projects with the wind ensemble are required. Prerequisite: MUSI 381. Fall semester.
MUSI 384 Orchestration (2 Credits)
A study of the instruments of the concert band and orchestra, their tonal characteristics and transpositions. Assignments involve scoring for orchestra, concert band and various small ensembles. Class work includes score analysis, listening and computer generation of assignments. Prerequisite: junior standing or Instructor’s consent. Spring semester, alternate years.
MUSI 389 Special Topics (2 Credits)
A course that is offered whenever a mutual interest in a more specialized topic in music exists for a member of the faculty and a sufficient number of students. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.
MUSI 420 Merit Recital
A full recital with research paper for exceptional students in performance. Contingent upon completion of junior and senior recitals and an audition before the entire music faculty. Results in an automatic waiver of the eighth applied half-course during that semester. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.
MUSI 489 Special Topics
A course that is offered whenever a mutual interest in a more specialized topic in music exists for a member of the faculty and a sufficient number of students. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent.
MUSI 490 Independent Study
Individual study of an approved topic in music under the supervision of a music faculty member. This course permits faculty and students to explore together a subject of special or personal interest. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent and approval of the Associate Dean for Humanities and Fine Arts.
Music major requirements
Music performance major:
MUSI 381 Introduction to Conducting
MUSI 382 Advanced Choral Conducting or MUSI 383 Advanced Instrumental Conducting
MUSI 384 Orchestration
MUSI 167 Comprehensive Musicianship 1
MUSI 168 Comprehensive Musicianship 2
MUSI 267 Comprehensive Musicianship 3
MUSI 268 Comprehensive Musicianship 4
MUSI 367 Comprehensive Musicianship 5
MUSI 368 Comprehensive Musicianship 6
8 ensemble courses (1 Credit each for a total of 
8 semesters of applied music or 7 semesters + MUSI 420, merit recital (2 credits each for a total of 16)
Special Requirements
Piano majors
MUSI 321, Piano Pedagogy 1 or MUSI 329 Piano Literature (2 credits)
Instrumental majors
one of the following:
MUSI 362 – Woodwind Methods
MUSI 363 – String Methods
MUSI 365 – Brass Methods
MUSI 366 – Percussion Methods
Vocal majors
MUSI 345 - Vocal Literature
MUSI 346 - Vocal Diction and Pedagogy
2 semesters of MUSI 016
Music education major:
MUSI 150 Survey of World Music
MUSI 167 Comprehensive Musicianship 1
MUSI 168 Comprehensive Musicianship 2
MUSI 267 Comprehensive Musicianship 3
MUSI 268 Comprehensive Musicianship 4
MUSI 367 Comprehensive Musicianship 5
MUSI 368 Comprehensive Musicianship 6
MUSI 381 Introduction to Conducting
6 ensemble courses (1 credit each)
6 semesters of applied music (2 credits each)
EDUC 120 Psychology for Teaching
EDUC 125 Foundations of U.S. Education
EDUC 250 Pre-student Teaching Experience
EDUC 281 Teaching Children With Disabilities
2 of the following: EDUC 469 Student Teaching: General Music, EDUC 470 Student Teaching: Choral Music, EDUC 475 Student Teaching: Instrumental Music 1, EDUC 476 Student Teaching: Instrumental Music 2 (8 credits each area of certification)
Additional requirements for certification
Choral majors
MUSI 328 Piano
MUSI 328 Piano Practicum
MUSI 382 Advanced Choral Conducting
MUSI 346 Vocal Diction & Pedagogy
EDUC 315 Choral Music Methods for Junior and Senior High School
EDUC 317 General Music in the Elementary School
EDUC 318 General Music in Secondary School
Instrumental majors
MUSI 362 Woodwind
MUSI 362 Woodwind Methods
MUSI 363 String Methods
MUSI 365 Brass Methods
MUSI 366 Percussion Methods
MUSI 383 Advanced Instrumental Conducting
EDUC 316 Instrumental Music in the Schools
Music Liberal Arts music major:
HUMA 100 Introduction to the Humanities through the Fine Arts
MUSI 167 Comprehensive Musicianship 1
MUSI 168 Comprehensive Musicianship 2
MUSI 267 Comprehensive Musicianship 3
MUSI 268 Comprehensive Musicianship 4
MUSI 367 Comprehensive Musicianship 5
MUSI 368 Comprehensive Musicianship 6
MUSI 381 Introduction to Conducting
6 ensemble courses (1 credit each)
4 semesters of applied music (2 credits each)
A. Music Core:
MU125 Keyboard Musicianship I
MU126 Keyboard Musicianship II
MU130 Music Fundamentals I*
MU131 Music Fundamentals II*
MU150 Experiencing Music
MU160 Music Theory I
MU165 Music Theory II
MU170 Ear Training I
MU175 Ear Training II
MU260 Music Theory III
MU270 Ear Training III
MU299 Sophomore Review
MU300 Electronic Music & MIDI
MU341 Music History I
MU342 Music History II
MU382 Conducting
MU383 Arranging
B. Performance Studies:
Applied Lessons: minimum of seven semesters of private lessons on a major instrument or voice.
Ensembles: minimum of seven semesters of participation in one or more vocal or instrumental. ensembles.
*MU130 Music Fundamentals and MU131 Music Fundamentals II, or equivalent proficiency, are prerequisites for MU160 Music Theory I. All students take an initial placement exam to determine theory proficiency.
C. Recital requirements:
MU390 Junior Recital (half recital)
MU490 Senior Recital (full recital)
D. Either D or E or F:
Keyboard Emphasis; the following courses:
MU366 Piano Pedagogy
MU367 Piano Literature
E. Either D or E or F
Voice Emphasis; the following courses:
MU374 Vocal Pedagogy
MU375 Vocal Literature
F. Either D or E or F
Instrument Emphasis; the following courses:
MU450 Survey of Literature
MU451 Special Topics: Pedagogy
G. The following courses:
MU360 20th Century Analysis
MU365 Counterpoint
(07-09 Catalog)
The four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts is available in Music. Students who choose to enroll as degree candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music will specialize on a musical instrument or voice. Music performance is a major part of this program of study which is designed to prepare the student for either a career in performance or in one of the closely related supporting fields.
A. General Education (52 sh total)
B. Core Requirements (44 sh total)
MUSI121, 122 applied music
Major Performance Area
16 sh
Minor Performance Area
4 sh
MUSI300 Conducting
3 sh
MUSI312 Music from 1450-1800
3 sh
MUSI313 Music of the Romantic Period
3 sh
MUSI314 20th Century Music
3 sh
MUSI203, 204, 322, 323 Music Theory I, II, III, IV
12 sh
C. Electives in Music (20 sh total)
MUSI101 Introduction to Music
3 sh
MUSI105 Jazz, Rock, and Musical Theatre
3 sh
MUSI110 Introduction to Singing
2 sh
MUSI109 Group Piano I
1 sh
MUSI210 Group Piano II
1 sh
MUSI224 Folk Instruments
2 sh
MUSI315 American Music
3 sh
MUSI319 Symphonic Music
3 sh
MUSI320 Music for the Theatre
3 sh
MUSI321 Piano Pedagogy
3 sh
MUSI499 Independent Study
1-3 sh
MUSI328 Seminar: Music & Politics
3 sh
MUSI328 Seminar: Ethnic Music
3 sh
PHYS107 Sound
3 sh
D. Area Requirements (4 sh total)
PHIL307 Philosophy of Art
3 sh
HPED112 Fundamentals of Movement & Rhythm
1 sh
Special Requirements:
1. Admission to all Music Degree programs requires a personal interview and audition with the Music Department faculty.
2. Participation each term in a performing ensemble and a student recital is required and is considered to be an important extension of the applied (private) lesson.
3. Each student’s proficiency at keyboard performance must be judged as satisfactory prior to graduation. The juried keyboard examination must be presented by each student at the completion of the junior year of study.
4. Attendance at department-approved concerts and events is expected each term. Refer to MUSI001-007.
5. Presentation of a final, public, juried recital must be satisfactorily accomplished prior to graduation.
6. As an extension of the applied (private) lesson, each music major will be required to perform in specified student recitals and participate in one or more ensemble(s) each term.
A. General Education (73 sh total)
B. Area Requirement (3 sh total)
PHIL307 Philosophy of Art
3 sh
C. Core Requirements (26 sh total)
MUSI121 applied music (1 sh each term)
8 sh
MUSI203, 204, 322 Music Theory I, II, III
9 sh
MUSI312 Music from 1450 to 1800
3 sh
MUSI313 Music from the Romantic Period
3 sh
MUSI314 20th Century Music
3 sh
D. Electives in Music (18 sh total) selected from the following:
MUSI101 Introduction to Music
3 sh
MUSI105 Jazz, Rock, and Music Theatre
3 sh
MUSI110 Introduction to Singing
2 sh
MUSI109 Group Piano I
1 sh
MUSI210 Group Piano II
1 sh
MUSI224 Folk Instruments
2 sh
MUSI300 Conducting
3 sh
MUSI315 American Music
3 sh
MUSI319 Symphonic Music
3 sh
MUSI320 Music for the Theatre
3 sh
MUSI321 Piano Pedagogy
3 sh
MUSI323 Music Theory IV
3 sh
MUSI499 Independent Study
1-3 sh
PHYS107 Sound
3 sh
MUSI328 Humanities Seminar: Ethnic Music
3 sh
MUSI328 Humanities Seminar: Music and Politics
3 sh
Special Requirements:
1. Admission to this program requires a personal interview and audition with the department.
2. Participation each term in performing ensembles and student recitals is required and is considered to be an important extension of the applied (private) lesson.
3. Each student’s proficiency at keyboard performance must be judged as satisfactory prior to graduation. The juried keyboard examination must be performed by each student by the completion of the junior year.
4. Attendance at department-approved concerts and events is expected each term (refer to MUSI001-007).
5. Presentation of a final, public, juried recital must be satisfactorily accomplished prior to graduation.
6. Ensemble performance is included with applied music credit as a requirement, so that each Music major will enroll in applied music and at least one ensemble each term. An exception to this policy is that students who declare their intent to enter the B.S. in Music Education cooperative program will receive a maximum of four separate credits (one each semester) in ensemble performance, to be counted toward their requirements at the cooperating university.
Music Major (Piano Performance and Pedagogy Emphasis)
MUS 111 Music Theory I
MUS 111L Music Theory I Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 112 Music Theory II
MUS 112L Music Theory II Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 211 Music Theory III
MUS 211L Music Theory III Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 212 Music Theory IV
MUS 212L Music Theory IV Lab (1 semester hour)
MUS 145 Applied Voice (1 semester hour)
MUS 147 Applied Organ (1 semester hour each for a total of 2 semesters)
MUS 218 Accompanying (2 semester hours)
MUS 225/226/235/236 Performance Ensembles – Concert Band or Sheboygan Symphony or Concert Choir or Frauenchor
(.5 semester hour each for 8 semesters for a total of 4 semester hours of credit)
MUS 246 Applied Piano (2 semester hours each for a total of 8 semester hours)
MUS 262 Sophomore Piano Recital (2 semester hours)
MUS 311 Music History & Literature I
MUS 312 Music History & Literature II (Writing Intensive)
MUS 351 Conducting (1.5 semester hours)
MUS 362 Junior Piano Recital (2 semester hours)
MUS 367 Piano Pedagogy and Literature I (2 semester hours)
MUS 368 Piano Pedagogy and Literature II (2 semester hours)
MUS 446 Applied Piano (2 semester hours each for a total of 8 semester hours)
MUS 462 Senior Piano Recital