This degree program provides graduate-level training in music, with variables and choices allowing students to pursue an emphasis based on their interests and aptitude. Possible emphases include composition, piano pedagogy, collaborative piano, or other areas of music study provided the courses are offered in the curriculum. This degree gives students graduate-level qualification for positions that require a master’s degree of any kind, or it can serve to prepare students wishing to continue with a doctoral degree in music. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study.

Total Credits - 32+

• MUCT 535 - Analytical Techniques I Credits: 2
• MUCT 536 - Analytical Techniques II Credits: 2
• 2 credits of 500-level MUED course in Music Education Credits:2-3
• MUED 648 - Workshop Credits: 1
• MUED 655 - Practical Training Credits: 0
• MUHL 519 - Studies in 20th Century Music Credits: 2
• 4 credits of MUHL 524 - Music Literature Seminar Credits: 2 (two times with different content)
• MUHL 670 - Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0
• MUHL 695 - Bibliography and Research in Music Credits: 2
• 2 credits of MUPF 500 - Applied Music (non-performance track) Credits: 1,2

Project/Recital/Thesis - 4+

This requirement may be met by choosing one of the following:

• A thesis: 6 credits of MUHL 699 - Master’s Thesis and/or EDRM 505 - Research Methods .
• Two projects: 2 credits of MUHL 698 - Project for each project.
• A credit recital: 2 credits of MUPF 575 - Recital plus a minimum of 6 credits of MUPF 500 - Applied Music (non-performance track) .
• One project plus a one-credit recital: 2 credits of MUHL 698 - Project , 1 credit of MUPF 575 - Recital , and a minimum of 4 credits of MUPF 500 .

*Note: Students who plan to enter a doctoral program in musicology or who plan to teach music history and literature should elect the thesis option and fulfill a language requirement of reading proficiency in French or German.

Electives

• Music electives selected in consultation with an advisor from MUCT, MUED, MUHL, MUPF, MURE courses to fulfill the minimum of 32 credits.

Additional Requirements

• Practical Training:
  • All students pursuing master’s programs (MA: Music, MMus: Conducting; MMus: Music Education; MMus: Music Ministry; MMus: Performance) are required to take the course MUED 655 Practical Training to develop professional experience in music. To fulfill this requirement, students are required to meet a minimum of 50 hours of work/service while enrolled in the master’s program. This could be done over the summer. Some recommended areas of work/service that may count toward this practical training experience are as follows:
    • Music ministers in church settings
    • Music teachers or instructors for a public or private school
    • Instrumentalists performing in professional or community ensembles
    • Research assistants in approved music research projects
    • Other alternative activities must be approved by the student’s major professor
  • After completing this requirement students will fill out and submit the form Completion of Practical Training Requirements to their major professor for evaluation and signature. Students who have developed experiences equivalent to this practical training before entering the master’s program may fulfill this requirement by submitting appropriate evidence showing sufficient work/ service experience.
• Ensemble:
  • Registration is required in one of the following, each semester in residence, for a minimum of 4 semesters: an Andrews University Department of Music large ensemble (band, choir or orchestra) that corresponds to the student’s area of specialty.
  • Keyboard students are required to enroll in the following courses which may apply to the minimum four-semester ensemble requirement: Non-performance keyboard students are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 505 Keyboard Accompaniment or one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano. Students pursuing a performance concentration with specialization in piano or organ are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano and one semester of MUPF 515 Recital Accompaniment.
• Piano Proficiency:
  • Graduate students who have not passed this examination on the undergraduate level must take the examination prior to the first registration. Students who do not pass this examination must enroll in the undergraduate piano proficiency sequence.
• Comprehensive Examinations:
  • All graduate students in music take the course MUHL 670 Comprehensive Exam toward the end of their studies. Students should consult with their advisor concerning the appropriate time to apply for these examinations and for guidance in preparing for them.

Maintaining Active Status

After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL 665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL 670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL 655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL 655 Program Continuation.

Admission Requirements

• General requirements for admission to graduate study as stated in the Admissions section of this bulletin.
• Musicians with various backgrounds often qualify to study music at the graduate level. Normally, a baccalaureate degree with a major in music is required; however, the following categories may also qualify:

1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program.

2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.

• The Department of Music requires placement examinations in music history and literature, music theory, piano proficiency, and an audition in the major area of performance for all entering students prior to registration. Admission status is provisional until these examinations are completed and any deficiencies removed. Courses used to make up for a deficiency may be taken for graduate credit but may not count for graduate requirements; a minimum grade of B must be earned.
• A Graduate Scholarship Tuition Reduction is available to students with a minimum GRE Exam score of 297 (quantitative + verbal) or Music Placement Exam average score of 70.

Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair.

English Proficiency Tests. English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission.

Minimum English proficiency tests scores:

* Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

• Exhibit advanced technical and artistic skills in their area of expertise.
• Learn and apply pedagogical methods, techniques, and tools related to their area of expertise, as appropriate to their degree track.
• Demonstrate their understanding of music history – including the development of musical styles and the contextual forces that have influenced and shaped their development, primarily in the Western art music tradition.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the theoretical foundations of Western music through aural skills, analysis, and understanding of historical context.
• Demonstrate astute skills in music research and writing.
• Hone critical thinking skills by:
  • Responding to scholarly research both orally and in written form.
  • Preparing informed musical performances (or compositions) based on their theoretical and historical understanding of the repertoire.
  • Preparing and bringing to completion their capstone.

This degree gives students professional training in either choral or instrumental conducting. The degree prepares students for professional choral, orchestral, or band conducting positions. It also prepares students who wish to pursue a doctoral degree in conducting. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study.

Total Credits - 33

MMus Core - 13

• MUCT 535 - Analytical Techniques I Credits: 2
• MUCT 536 - Analytical Techniques II Credits: 2
• MUED 648 - Workshop Credits: 1
• MUED 655 - Practical Training Credits: 0
• MUHL 519 - Studies in 20th Century Music Credits: 2
• 4 credits of MUHL 524 - Music Literature Seminar Credits: 2 (two times with different content)
• MUHL 670 - Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0
• MUHL 695 - Bibliography and Research in Music Credits: 2

Conducting - 20

• MUED 564 - Score Study Credits: 2
• MUPF 520 - Diction for Singers Credits: 2

Concentration - 16

Choral Conducting

• MUED 537 - Vocal Pedagogy Credits: 2
• 8 credits in focus area MUPF 506 - Advanced Conducting Credits: 1,2
• 1 credit in related area of MUPF 506 - Advanced Conducting
• 2 credits of MUPF 575 - Recital Credits: 1,2
• Music electives (3 credits) selected in consultation with an advisor from MUCT, MUED, MUHL, MUPF, MURE courses to fulfill the minimum of 33 credits.

Instrumental Conducting

• 2 credits of 500-level MUED course in Pedagogy or Music Education Credits: 2-3
• 8 credits in focus area of MUPF 506 - Advanced Conducting Credits: 1,2
• 1 credit in related area of MUPF 506 - Advanced Conducting
• 2 credits of MUPF 575 - Recital Credits: 1,2
• Music electives (2-3 credits) selected in consultation with an advisor from MUCT, MUED, MUHL, MUPF, MURE courses to fulfill the minimum of 33 credits.

Electives

• Music electives selected in consultation with an advisor from MUCT, MUED, MUHL, MUPF, MURE courses to fulfill the minimum of 33 credits

Additional Requirements

• Practical Training:
  • All students pursuing master’s programs (MA: Music, MMus: Conducting; MMus: Music Education; MMus: Music Ministry; MMus: Performance) are required to take the course MUED655 Practical Training to develop professional experience in music. To fulfill this requirement, students are required to meet a minimum of 50 hours of work/service while enrolled in the master’s program. This could be done over the summer. Some recommended areas of work/service that may count toward this practical training experience are as follows:
    • Music ministers in church settings
    • Music teachers or instructors for a public or private school
    • Instrumentalists performing in professional or community ensembles
    • Research assistants in approved music research projects
    • Other alternative activities must be approved by the student’s major professor
  • After completing this requirement students will fill out and submit the form Completion of Practical Training Requirements to their major professor for evaluation and signature. Students who have developed experiences equivalent to this practical training before entering the master’s program may fulfill this requirement by submitting appropriate evidence showing sufficient work/ service experience.
• Ensemble:
  • Registration is required in one of the following, each semester in residence, for a minimum of 4 semesters: an Andrews University Department of Music large ensemble (band, choir or orchestra) that corresponds to the student’s area of specialty.
  • Keyboard students are required to enroll in the following courses which may apply to the minimum four-semester ensemble requirement: Non-performance keyboard students are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 505 Keyboard Accompaniment or one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano. Students pursuing a performance concentration with specialization in piano or organ are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano and one semester of MUPF 515 Recital Accompaniment.
• Piano Proficiency:
  • Graduate students who have not passed this examination on the undergraduate level must take the examination prior to the first registration. Students who do not pass this examination must enroll in the undergraduate piano proficiency sequence.
• Comprehensive Exam:
  • Students should consult with their advisor concerning the appropriate time to apply for these examinations and for guidance in preparing for them.

Maintaining Active Status

After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.

Admission Requirements

• General requirements for admission to graduate study as stated in the Admissions section of this bulletin.
• Musicians with various backgrounds often qualify to study music at the graduate level. Normally, a baccalaureate degree with a major in music is required; however, the following categories may also qualify:

1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program.

2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.

• The Department of Music requires placement examinations in music history and literature, music theory, piano proficiency, and an audition in the major area of performance for all entering students prior to registration. Admission status is provisional until these examinations are completed and any deficiencies removed. Courses used to make up for a deficiency may be taken for graduate credit but may not count for graduate requirements; a minimum grade of B must be earned.
• A Graduate Scholarship Tuition Reduction is available to students with a minimum GRE Exam score of 297 (quantitative + verbal) or Music Placement Exam average score of 70.

Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair.

English Proficiency Tests.English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission.

Minimum English proficiency tests scores:

* Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

• Exhibit advanced technical and artistic skills in their area of expertise.
• Learn and apply pedagogical methods, techniques, and tools related to their area of expertise, as appropriate to their degree track.
• Demonstrate their understanding of music history – including the development of musical styles and the contextual forces that have influenced and shaped their development, primarily in the Western art music tradition.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the theoretical foundations of Western music through aural skills, analysis, and understanding of historical context.
• Demonstrate astute skills in music research and writing.
• Hone critical thinking skills by:
  • Responding to scholarly research both orally and in written form.
  • Preparing informed musical performances (or compositions) based on their theoretical and historical understanding of the repertoire.
  • Preparing and bringing to completion their capstone.

This degree provides students with further preparation and qualification to teach music in the elementary and secondary levels. Because state certification is required for all K-12 teaching positions in the United States, students planning to teach in the United States must be prepared to fulfill certification requirements. This may be accomplished either as a result of holding a bachelor’s degree in music education prior to starting the master’s degree or taking specific undergraduate courses in music education as remedial requirements. The curriculum leads to a capstone that may be in the form of a recital, a thesis, or a project. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study, except when the student does not have prior certification to teach. The program length in that case will depend on the number of remedial courses required to attain certification.

Total Credits - 33+

MMus Core - 13

• MUCT 535 - Analytical Techniques I Credits: 2
• MUCT 536 - Analytical Techniques II Credits: 2
• MUED 648 - Workshop Credits: 1
• MUED 655 - Practical Training Credits: 0
• MUHL 519 - Studies in 20th Century Music Credits: 2
• 4 credits of MUHL 524 - Music Literature Seminar Credits: 2 (two times with different content)
• MUHL 670 - Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0
• MUHL 695 - Bibliography and Research in Music Credits: 2

Music Education - 16+

• MUED 515 - Introduction to Research in Music Education Credits: 3
• MUED 521 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Music Education Credits: 3
• MUED 530 - Current Issues and Trends in Music Education Credits: 3
• 2 credits of 500-level MUED course in Area Literature or Area Pedagogy*
• 1 credit of MUPF 506 - Advanced Conducting Credits: 1,2
  
  *Students who took these courses during their undergraduate program at Andrews University will substitute with electives.

Project/Recital/Thesis - 4+

Choose one of the following:*

• 4 credits of MUHL 698 - Project Credits: 2 (two projects total)
• 2 credits of MUPF 575 - Recital Credits: 1,2 and 6 credits of MUPF 500 - Applied Music (non-performance track) Credits: 1,2
• 6 credits of MUHL 699 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 2-6
• 2 credits of MUHL 698 - Project Credits: 2 , plus 1 credit of MUPF 575 – Recital Credits: 1,2 and a minimum of 4 credits of MUPF 500 – Applied Music (non-performance track) Credits: 1,2

Electives

• Music electives selected in consultation with an advisor from MUCT, MUED, MUHL, MUPF, MURE courses to fulfill the minimum of 33 credits.

Additional Requirements

• Practical Training:
  • All students pursuing master’s programs (MA: Music, MMus: Conducting; MMus: Music Education; MMus: Music Ministry; MMus: Performance) are required to take the course MUED655 Practical Training to develop professional experience in music. To fulfill this requirement, students are required to meet a minimum of 50 hours of work/service while enrolled in the master’s program. This could be done over the summer. Some recommended areas of work/service that may count toward this practical training experience are as follows:
    • Music ministers in church settings
    • Music teachers or instructors for a public or private school
    • Instrumentalists performing in professional or community ensembles
    • Research assistants in approved music research projects
    • Other alternative activities must be approved by the student’s major professor
  • After completing this requirement students will fill out and submit the form Completion of Practical Training Requirements to their major professor for evaluation and signature. Students who have developed experiences equivalent to this practical training before entering the master’s program may fulfill this requirement by submitting appropriate evidence showing sufficient work/ service experience.
• Ensemble:
  • ​​​​​​​Registration is required in one of the following, each semester in residence, for a minimum of 4 semesters: an Andrews University Department of Music large ensemble (band, choir or orchestra) that corresponds to the student’s area of specialty.
  • Keyboard students are required to enroll in the following courses which may apply to the minimum four-semester ensemble requirement: Non-performance keyboard students are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 505 Keyboard Accompaniment or one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano. Students pursuing a performance concentration with specialization in piano or organ are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano and one semester of MUPF 515 Recital Accompaniment.
• Piano Proficiency:
  • Graduate students who have not passed this examination on the undergraduate level must take the examination prior to the first registration. Students who do not pass this examination must enroll in the undergraduate piano proficiency sequence.
• Comprehensive Exam:
  • Students should consult with their advisor concerning the appropriate time to apply for these examinations and for guidance in preparing for them.

Maintaining Active Status

After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.

Graduation Requirements

Students majoring in music education must qualify for a state teaching certificate prior to conferral of degree.

Admission Requirements

• General requirements for admission to graduate study as stated in the Admissions section of this bulletin.
• Musicians with various backgrounds often qualify to study music at the graduate level. Normally, a baccalaureate degree with a major in music is required; however, the following categories may also qualify:

1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program.

2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.

• The Department of Music requires placement examinations in music history and literature, music theory, piano proficiency, and an audition in the major area of performance for all entering students prior to registration. Admission status is provisional until these examinations are completed and any deficiencies removed. Courses used to make up for a deficiency may be taken for graduate credit but may not count for graduate requirements; a minimum grade of B must be earned.
• A Graduate Scholarship Tuition Reduction is available to students with a minimum GRE Exam score of 297 (quantitative + verbal) or Music Placement Exam average score of 70.

Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair.

English Proficiency Tests.English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission.

Minimum English proficiency tests scores:

* Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

• Exhibit advanced technical and artistic skills in their area of expertise.
• Learn and apply pedagogical methods, techniques, and tools related to their area of expertise, as appropriate to their degree track.
• Demonstrate their understanding of music history – including the development of musical styles and the contextual forces that have influenced and shaped their development, primarily in the Western art music tradition.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the theoretical foundations of Western music through aural skills, analysis, and understanding of historical context.
• Demonstrate astute skills in music research and writing.
• Hone critical thinking skills by:
  • Responding to scholarly research both orally and in written form.
  • Preparing informed musical performances (or compositions) based on their theoretical and historical understanding of the repertoire.
  • Preparing and bringing to completion their capstone.

This degree provides students with valuable knowledge and experience designed to better prepare them for a variety of music ministry positions. Together the Department of Music and the Seminary provide courses in music history and analysis, church music, worship, and leadership along with requirements that give practical experience in worship settings. The capstone requirement can be in the form of a recital in the student's chosen area of performance, a thesis, or project. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study.

Total Credits - 32+

MMus Core - 15

• MUCT 535 - Analytical Techniques I Credits: 2
• MUED 655 - Practical Training Credits: 0
• MUHL 519 - Studies in 20th Century Music Credits: 2
• 4 credits of MUHL 524 - Music Literature Seminar Credits: 2 (two times with different content)
• MUHL 670 - Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0
• MUHL 695 - Bibliography and Research in Music Credits: 2
• 3 credits of MUPF 500 - Applied Music (non-performance track) Credits: 1,2
• 1 credit taken of a keyboard instrument or guitar in MUPF 500 - Applied Music (non-performance track) Credits: 1,2 This credit must be taken on a different instrument than the other 2 credits of required applied music.
• 2 credits of MUPF 506 - Advanced Conducting Credits: 1,2

Music Ministry - 17+

• 2 credits of CHIS 689 - History of Worship and Liturgy Credits: 2, 3
• MURE 590 - Ministry of Music Practicum Credits: 1 (with portfolio)
• 2 credits of PATH 523 - Worship: Word and Music Credits: 2,3
• PATH 552 - Foundations of Pastoral Ministry Credits: 2
• PATH 590 - Ministry of Music Credits: 2,3
• PATH 602 - History of Christian Worship Music Credits: 2
• 2 credits of PATH 654 - History and Theology in Adventist Worship Credits: 2,3

Project/Recital/Thesis - 4+

Choose one of the following:

• 4 credits of MUHL 698 - Project Credits: 2 (two projects total)
• MUHL 698 - Project Credits: 2, and 1 credit of MUPF 575 - Recital Credits: 1,2, and 4 credits of MUPF 500 - Applied Music (non-performance track) Credits: 1,2
• 2 credits of MUPF 575 - Recital Credits: 1,2 and 6 credits of MUPF 500 - Applied Music (non-performance track) Credits: 1,2
• 6 credits of MUHL 699 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 2-6
• 3 credits of MUHL 699 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 2-6 and EDRM 505 - Research Methods Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

• Workshop
  • All students must attend a workshop. This is normally completed through PATH 523 - Worship: Word and Music in the spring. However, if PATH 523 is not taken in a spring semester students will be required to register for MUED 648 - Workshop.
• Practical Training:
  • All students pursuing master’s programs (MA: Music, MMus: Conducting; MMus: Music Education; MMus: Music Ministry; MMus: Performance) are required to take the course MUED655 Practical Training to develop professional experience in music. To fulfill this requirement, students are required to meet a minimum of 50 hours of work/service while enrolled in the master’s program. This could be done over the summer. Some recommended areas of work/service that may count toward this practical training experience are as follows:
    • Music ministers in church settings
    • Music teachers or instructors for a public or private school
    • Instrumentalists performing in professional or community ensembles
    • Research assistants in approved music research projects
    • Other alternative activities must be approved by the student’s major professor
  • After completing this requirement students will fill out and submit the form Completion of Practical Training Requirements to their major professor for evaluation and signature. Students who have developed experiences equivalent to this practical training before entering the master’s program may fulfill this requirement by submitting appropriate evidence showing sufficient work/ service experience.
• Ensemble:
  • Registration is required in one of the following, each semester in residence, for a minimum of 4 semesters: an Andrews University Department of Music large ensemble (band, choir or orchestra) that corresponds to the student’s area of specialty.
  • Keyboard students are required to enroll in the following courses which may apply to the minimum four-semester ensemble requirement: Non-performance keyboard students are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 505 Keyboard Accompaniment or one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano. Students pursuing a performance concentration with specialization in piano or organ are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano and one semester of MUPF 515 Recital Accompaniment.
• Piano Proficiency:
  • Graduate students who have not passed this examination on the undergraduate level must take the examination prior to the first registration. Students who do not pass this examination must enroll in the undergraduate piano proficiency sequence.
• Comprehensive Exam:
  • Students should consult with their advisor concerning the appropriate time to apply for these examinations and for guidance in preparing for them.

Maintaining Active Status

After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.

Admission Requirements

• General requirements for admission to graduate study as stated in the Admissions section of this bulletin.
• Musicians with various backgrounds often qualify to study music at the graduate level. Normally, a baccalaureate degree with a major in music is required; however, the following categories may also qualify:

1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program.

2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.

• The Department of Music requires placement examinations in music history and literature, music theory, piano proficiency, and an audition in the major area of performance for all entering students prior to registration. Admission status is provisional until these examinations are completed and any deficiencies removed. Courses used to make up for a deficiency may be taken for graduate credit but may not count for graduate requirements; a minimum grade of B must be earned.
• A Graduate Scholarship Tuition Reduction is available to students with a minimum GRE Exam score of 297 (quantitative + verbal) or Music Placement Exam average score of 70.

Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair.

English Proficiency Tests. English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission.

Minimum English proficiency tests scores:

*Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

• Exhibit advanced technical and artistic skills in their area of expertise.
• Learn and apply pedagogical methods, techniques, and tools related to their area of expertise, as appropriate to their degree track.
• Demonstrate their understanding of music history – including the development of musical styles and the contextual forces that have influenced and shaped their development, primarily in the Western art music tradition.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the theoretical foundations of Western music through aural skills, analysis, and understanding of historical context.
• Demonstrate astute skills in music research and writing.
• Hone critical thinking skills by:
  • Responding to scholarly research both orally and in written form.
  • Preparing informed musical performances (or compositions) based on their theoretical and historical understanding of the repertoire.
  • Preparing and bringing to completion their capstone.

A prior advanced level of performance in one area is required in order to pursue a master’s degree in performance. Students focus on one area of performance, giving them further advanced training and graduate-level qualification in music. It prepares them for a performance profession or pursuit of doctoral studies in music. Students ordinarily complete the program in two years of full-time study.

Total Credits - 32+

MMus Core - 13

• MUCT 535 - Analytical Techniques I Credits: 2
• MUCT 536 - Analytical Techniques II Credits: 2
• MUED 648 - Workshop Credits: 1
• MUED 655 - Practical Training Credits: 0
• MUHL 519 - Studies in 20th Century Music Credits: 2
• 4 credits of MUHL 524 - Music Literature Seminar Credits: 2 (two times with different content)
• MUHL 670 - Comprehensive Exam Credits: 0
• MUHL 695 - Bibliography and Research in Music Credits: 2

Recital - 2

• 2 credits of MUPF 575 - Recital Credits: 1,2
• Recitalists must have taken in residence at least one-half of their applied music credit in their major performance area. They must enroll in applied lessons for at least two consecutive semesters prior to the recital date and must audition before a committee of music faculty one month prior to the recital. Students majoring in performance without an undergraduate major in the same performance area (or the equivalent) must offer two recitals, only the second of which is for credit.

Concentration - 12+

Instrumental - 12

• 8 credits in focus instrument of MUPF 560 - Applied Music (performance track) Credits: 1,2
• 4 credits of 500-level courses in Literature and/or Pedagogy*

Strings - 13+

• 1 credit of MUPF 538 - Chamber Music Ensemble Credits: 0,1
• 8 credits in focus strings of MUPF 560 - Applied Music (performance track) Credits: 1,2
• 4 credits of 500-level courses in Literature and/or Pedagogy*

Voice -14

• MUPF 520 - Diction for Singers Credits: 2 *
• 8 credits in voice of MUPF 560 - Applied Music (performance track) Credits: 1,2
• 4 credits of 500-level courses in Literature and/or Pedagogy*

* Students who took area literature and/or pedagogy courses during their undergraduate program at Andrews University will substitute with electives.

Electives

• Music electives selected in consultation with an advisor from MUCT, MUED, MUHL, MUPF, MURE courses to fulfill the minimum of 32 credits.

Additional Requirements

• Practical Training:
  • All students pursuing master’s programs (MA: Music, MMus: Conducting; MMus: Music Education; MMus: Music Ministry; MMus: Performance) are required to take the course MUED655 Practical Training to develop professional experience in music. To fulfill this requirement, students are required to meet a minimum of 50 hours of work/service while enrolled in the master’s program. This could be done over the summer. Some recommended areas of work/service that may count toward this practical training experience are as follows:
    • Music ministers in church settings
    • Music teachers or instructors for a public or private school
    • Instrumentalist performing in professional or community ensembles
    • Research assistants in approved music research projects
    • Other alternative activities must be approved by the student’s major professor
  • After completing this requirement students will fill out and submit the form Completion of Practical Training Requirements to their major professor for evaluation and signature. Students who have developed experiences equivalent to this practical training before entering the master’s program may fulfill this requirement by submitting appropriate evidence showing sufficient work/ service experience.
• Ensemble:
  • Registration is required in one of the following, each semester in residence, for a minimum of 4 semesters: an Andrews University Department of Music large ensemble (band, choir or orchestra) that corresponds to the student’s area of specialty.
  • Keyboard students are required to enroll in the following courses which may apply to the minimum four-semester ensemble requirement: Non-performance keyboard students are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 505 Keyboard Accompaniment or one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano. Students pursuing a performance concentration with specialization in piano or organ are required to enroll for one semester of MUPF 510 Collaborative Piano and one semester of MUPF 515 Recital Accompaniment.
• Piano Proficiency:
  • Graduate students who have not passed this examination on the undergraduate level must take the examination prior to the first registration. Students who do not pass this examination must enroll in the undergraduate piano proficiency sequence.
• Comprehensive Exam:
  • Students should consult with their advisor concerning the appropriate time to apply for these examinations and for guidance in preparing for them.

Maintaining Active Status

After completing all course requirements, all graduate music students must maintain an active status continuous enrollment for both Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is granted. This is accomplished by enrolling in MUHL665 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (non-repeatable with fee attached), MUHL670 Comprehensive Exam (non-repeatable), or MUHL655 Program Continuation (repeatable with fee attached) until the degree is earned. A student who fails to maintain continuous enrollment as defined here, will not be allowed to finish their degree requirements until he/she applies to the Department of Music for degree reactivation and pays the established fees for each semester of absence in the program. The reactivation fee used will be the latest AU Bulletin fee listed for MUHL655 Program Continuation.

Admission Requirements

• General requirements for admission to graduate study as stated in the Admissions section of this bulletin.
• Musicians with various backgrounds often qualify to study music at the graduate level. Normally, a baccalaureate degree with a major in music is required; however, the following categories may also qualify:

1. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree within any major, assuming adequate undergraduate preparation in music. Adequate preparation includes mastery of music theory equivalent to content of MUCT242 Music Theory IV and MUCT153 Ear Training Laboratory III; mastery of music history equivalent to content of MUHL446-448 Music Literature and Style (Antiquity to 20th Century); and mastery of level of performance appropriate to the specific chosen master’s program.

2. Students who have completed programs comparable to the baccalaureate degree from non-United States institutions.

• The Department of Music requires placement examinations in music history and literature, music theory, piano proficiency, and an audition in the major area of performance for all entering students prior to registration. Admission status is provisional until these examinations are completed and any deficiencies removed. Courses used to make up for a deficiency may be taken for graduate credit but may not count for graduate requirements; a minimum grade of B must be earned.
• A Graduate Scholarship Tuition Reduction is available to students with a minimum GRE Exam score of 297 (quantitative + verbal) or Music Placement Exam average score of 70.

Language Proficiency. For admission to the Master of Music in Performance (voice specialization), proficiency in at least one other language besides English is required as preparation for applying principles of phonetics, diction, and comprehension in the languages of English, German, French, and Italian.

Students must possess adequate language skills to apply principles of diction to other languages also. This includes proficiency with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) prior to entering the master’s program. Prospective students who are not yet familiar with IPA at the time of application to the Graduate School must communicate with the Coordinator for Voice Studies to prepare an IPA study plan prior to matriculation in the program.

Students whose native language is English and who have not formally studied any other language in addition to English must achieve at least an elementary skill level in one other language, as documented on an official transcript or through a placement test administered by the modern languages faculty. Remedial coursework does not count toward completion of the graduate degree.

Verification of language proficiency for students who do not have documentation on an academic transcript but who possess fluency in at least one other language beyond English may request fulfillment of the language proficiency requirement by a formal letter to the music department chair and the graduate music program director. The request must be submitted in the first semester of full-time graduate studies and must be approved by the student’s applied voice teacher.

Non-degree (Guest) Students. A student who plans to study music under this classification may be admitted to courses as approved by the department chair.

English Proficiency Tests. English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose first language is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission.

Minimum English proficiency tests scores:

*Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

• Exhibit advanced technical and artistic skills in their area of expertise.
• Learn and apply pedagogical methods, techniques, and tools related to their area of expertise, as appropriate to their degree track.
• Demonstrate their understanding of music history – including the development of musical styles and the contextual forces that have influenced and shaped their development, primarily in the Western art music tradition.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the theoretical foundations of Western music through aural skills, analysis, and understanding of historical context.
• Demonstrate astute skills in music research and writing.
• Hone critical thinking skills by:
  • Responding to scholarly research both orally and in written form.
  • Preparing informed musical performances (or compositions) based on their theoretical and historical understanding of the repertoire.
  • Preparing and bringing to completion their capstone.