Music Theory Department

Master of Music in Music Theory

This degree plan went into effect Fall 2004.

Music theory at Indiana University emphasizes musicianship and scholarly study with particular emphasis on the history of musical thought, analysis of musical structure, and pedagogy.

Prerequisite

Bachelor's degree with a major in music.

Admission

The applicant must submit at the time of application three letters of recommendation and a typed, formal paper of substantial length on an analytical or theoretical subject. The paper is expected to demonstrate the applicant's musical insight and ability to express ideas clearly and correctly. An individual interview is also required; applicants are expected to be proficient in sight singing, aural skills, and keyboard harmony. The applicant's scores on the GRE General Test must be received from Educational Testing Service in Princeton, New Jersey, by the application deadline.

Major

21 credit hours. T550 Readings in Music Theory (3 cr.), T551 Analytical Techniques for Tonal Music (3 cr.), T555 Schenkerian Analysis (3 cr.), T556 Analysis of Music Since 1900 (3 cr.), T565 Stylistic Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.), T591 Teaching of Music Theory (3 cr.), T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.), T599 Master's Degree Comprehensive Review (0 cr.). A student may demonstrate proficiency in any one of these areas without substituting another graduate-level music theory course.

Music History and Literature Requirement

6 credit hours. See General Requirements for Master's Degrees in the Jacobs School of Music Bulletin.

Outside Area

6 credit hours. See General Requirements for Master's Degrees in the Jacobs School of Music Bulletin.

Tool Subject

M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography (2 cr.) with a grade of B or higher or evidence of proficiency demonstrated by examination.

Ensemble

Each semester.