Music with a Concentration in Theory-Composition (MM)
Overview
The Master of Music with a Concentration in Theory-Composition (MM) program will provide advanced instruction in the creation of original works and will expand the students' theoretical skills in the analysis of music from all time periods.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in music, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Letter of intent detailing reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Submission of an essay on professional goals
- Resume including educational background and work experience.
- Personal interview
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Additional Requirements
The theory-composition degree requires a minimum of a 60-minute public recital (MUSI 6199) consisting of compositions written by the student. The student must pass a pre-recital hearing a minimum of 10 days prior to the recital date.
All students in the Master of Music Program must pass a general written and oral comprehensive exam designed and administered by the student’s advisory committee at the end of the degree program.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 3 Hours
Concentration Courses - 12 Hours
Prescribed Electives – 18 Hours
Music Theory
Choose three from the following:
MUSI 6350 may be repeated when the topic varies.
Music History
Choose two from the following:
| MUSI 6360 | Music History & Literature | 3 |
| MUSI 6362 | Music History and Literature - 20th and 21st Century | 3 |
| MUSI 6366 | Music History and Literature - Wind Band | 3 |
| MUSI 6367 | Music History and Literature - Medieval and Renaissance | 3 |
| MUSI 6368 | Music History and Literature - Baroque | 3 |
| MUSI 6369 | Music History and Literature - Music for the Stage | 3 |
| MUSI 6381 | Music History and Literature - 18th Century (Classical) | 3 |
| MUSI 6382 | Music History and Literature - 19th Century (Romantic) | 3 |
MUSI 6360 may be repeated when the topic varies.
Choose one from the following:
MUSI 6XXX
| Additional Music Elective | 3 |
Thesis - 3 Hours
| MUSI 7300 | Thesis I | 3 |
| Oral Comprehensive Exam | |
| Written Comprehensive Exam | |
Total Credit Hours: 36