Music Theory - M.A. Download to print

The Master of Arts in Music Theory is designed to enhance music theory abilities of advanced students and to prepare them for admission to doctoral study. Based on a solid undergraduate music degree, the master's degree further develops abilities in music theory including analytical, aural, written, keyboard and pedagogical skills. The program further develops breadth and depth in the area of Western music history and literature.
 

Official transcript(s); 3.00 GPA; three letters of recommendation; goal statement(s); and academic paper written in English; and resume.

For more information about graduate admission, please visit the Graduate Studies website.

Minimum 32 total credit hours.
 

1. Students analyze music from a wide range of styles and style periods and communicate results in written and oral formats.
2. Students demonstrate and apply functional aural, written, and keyboard skills.
3. Students are able to recognize, identify, and analyze representative literature from different historical periods, countries and composers.
4. Students are able to communicate knowledge of music theory and other aspects of music as would be done in classroom and private teaching.

The Master of Arts program requires a thesis.

All students writing a thesis must pass a final oral examination covering the thesis and the student’s major area of study. The final oral examination may be attempted two times.
 

National Association of Schools of Music