2004 - 2005 Calendar
Professor and Director
T. Gordon
Professor and Associate Director
D. Buell
The degree of Master of Music (M.Mus.) is offered by full-time study,
normally commencing in the Fall semester. Three areas of specialization
are offered: Conducting, Performance and Performance/pedagogy. Within
these broad specializations there is considerable flexibility available
to further focus the program to meet specific interests and needs.
These programs offer the musician the tools to make accelerated advances
in comprehension, skills and abilities as a performing musician or conductor
while offering at the same time, insights and experience into the métier
of the musician/entrepreneur in the modern world. The School of Music
has forged active partnerships with many of the professional music organizations
and institutions within the arts community in the greater St. John’s region
which afford an exceptional range of professional experiences to its
graduate students. Included among these partners are the Newfoundland
Symphony Orchestra, the Canadian Broadcasting Company, Heritage Canada,
the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council and many others.
Graduate instruction is offered in instrumental and choral conducting,
as well as in the following performance media: voice, piano, organ, flute,
clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, euphonium, trombone, tuba,
percussion, violin, viola, cello and double bass.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ADMISSION
1. Admission regulations and procedures are outlined in the GENERAL REGULATIONS Governing the School
of Graduate Studies and apply to the Master of Music degree. Candidates
for admission will normally hold a B.Mus. degree with first-class standing
from a recognized university. Applicants with other types of preparation
should enquire with the School of Music regarding the likelihood of admission.
The deadline for receipt of applications is January 31.
2. In addition to meeting the requirements in A.1. above, admission
is further determined by audition and diagnostic examinations.
a) Auditions for September entry will be held in February of each
year on the St. John’s campus. Where exceptional circumstances prevail and
with the approval of the Director, the audition may be submitted as an
audio or video recording. The audition will normally be the equivalent of
a full-length solo recital (ca. 60 minutes performing time) in the performance
medium. The program should display a range of performance styles and repertoire.
Prospective candidates should contact the School of Music for details on
appropriate repertoire. Applicants to the M.Mus. in Conducting program should
submit professional quality video tapes of their work with a minimum of two
different types of ensembles. These video tapes should include both rehearsals
and performances. Performance tapes should display a range of styles and
repertoire.
b) Candidates for admission will be required to write diagnostic
examinations measuring their skills and knowledge in the standard areas
of musical literacy. These include music theory and analysis, aural skills,
and music history and literature which includes repertoire knowledge in
the performance area. Candidates who display deficiencies in any of these
areas may still be considered for admission. Once admitted, however, they
will be required to take remedial course work in addition to the required
program requirements.
1. All candidates for the degree of Master of Music will be required to
register for courses which combine course work, performance or work-study
internships and which can normally be completed over two years by full-time
study. Recital requirements as specified within each specific program
option are considered as thesis equivalents. Comprehensive examinations
are not administered. The normal residency period in Conducting may, in
some instances, be reduced through summer and intersession study or through
a reduction of the credit requirements based on prior professional experience.
Candidates for the degree are required to complete the core courses in the
first year of the program. Principal and secondary applied course credits
make up the largest concentration of program requirements and are intended
to be taken over two years. Courses in secondary concentrations and electives
make up the balance of the program.
2. All candidates for the M.Mus. degree must complete 36 credit hours
which include MU 6001 and MU 6002.
a. All candidates in Conducting (Choral Conducting, Instrumental
Conducting or Choral/Instrumental Conducting) must also complete the
following courses: MU 6210, MU 6310, MU 6100; one of MU 6006, 6007 or
6008; and a total of six credits from among MU 6211, 7210, 6212, 6213,
6311, 7310, 6312 or 6313. Of the remaining 12 credit hours in electives,
and with the approval of the Associate Director for Graduate Studies in
the School of Music, 3 credit hours may be from related disciplines.
b. All candidates in Performance (solo voice, instrument or chamber
music) must also complete MU 645A/B, MU 745A/B; MU 6700, MU 6750; MU 6005
or 6009; and 4 credits from among MU 646A/B or 6500 or 6501. Of the remaining
6 credit hours in electives, and with the approval of the Associate Director
for Graduate Studies in the School of Music, 3 credit hours may be from
related disciplines.
c. All candidates in Performance/Pedagogy (solo voice or instrument)
must also complete MU 645A/B, MU 745A/B; MU 6600, MU 6650; E6959; and
4 credits from among MU 646A/B or 6500 or 6501. Of the remaining 6 credit
hours in electives, and with the approval of the Associate Director for
Graduate Studies in the School of Music, 3 credit hours may be from related
disciplines.
d. Further courses may be required depending on the background of
the individual student.
3. Candidates with concentrations in Choral Conducting, Performance
(voice) and Performance/Pedagogy (voice) will be required to demonstrate
competence in two of French, German or Italian. Exit examinations in the
chosen languages will measure understandings both of diction and translation. (See
General
Regulation G.2.d.)
| M.Mus | Conducting | Performance | Performance/Pedagogy |
| Common Core |
MU 6001 |
||
| Applied | MU 6210 MU 6310 Six credit hours from among MU 6211 / 6311 / 7210 / 7310 / 6212 / 6213 / 6312 / 6313 |
MU 645A/B MU 745A/B Four credit hours from among MU 646A/B / 6500 / 6501 |
MU 645A/B MU 745A/B Four credit hours from among MU 646A/B / 6500 / 6501 |
| Complementary | MU 6100 MU 6006 or 6007 or 6008 |
MU 6700 MU 6750 MU 6005 or 6009 |
MU 6600 MU 6650 E 6959 |
| Electives | Twelve credit hours, of which 3 may be from related disciplines | Six credit hours | Six credit hours |
C. EVALUATION
General Regulations on evaluation, continuance and termination of studies of the School of Graduate Studies pertain to the Master of Music degree. In addition, failure to receive a grade of 75% or higher on any juried performance will lead to termination of the student’s program.
A selection of the following graduate courses will be offered to meet the
requirements of candidates, as far as the resources of the School will allow.
Core courses
6001. Research Methods (3 credit hours)
6002. Graduate Seminar (3 credit hours)
Applied courses
6210. Instrumental Conducting I
6211. Instrumental Conducting II
6212. Instrumental Conducting Internship I (1 to 3 credit hours)
6213. Instrumental Conducting Internship II (1 to 3 credit hours)
6310. Choral Conducting I
6311. Choral Conducting II
6312. Choral Conducting Internship I (1 to 3 credit hours)
6313. Choral Conducting Internship II (1 to 3 credit hours)
645A/B. Principal Applied Study I (6 credit hours)
646A/B. Secondary Principal Applied Study (4 credit hours)
6500. Chamber Music (2 credit hours per semester. Maximum: 8 credit
hours.)
6501. Chamber Music (3 credit hours per semesters. Maximum: 12 credit
hours.)
7210. Instrumental Conducting III
7310. Choral Conducting III
745A/B. Principal Applied Study II (6 credit hours)
Complementary courses and electives
6005. Performance Practice
6006. Instrumental Ensemble Repertoire
6007. Choral Repertoire
6008. Orchestral Repertoire
6009. Music Literature
6100. Score Study and Analysis
6600. Pedagogy Seminar
6650. Pedagogy Internship (2 credit hours)
6700. Music Industries Seminar
6750. Music Industries Internship (2 credit hours)
Special Topics Courses
6800-6809
7800-7809
Please direct inquiries to rbarron@mun.ca.
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