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Since the publication of the 2003-2005 School of Music Bulletin, the School of Music Council has approved several changes to the curriculum. The most important of these (along with corrections of some misprints) are listed here.

Please note that these changes apply to students entering in semesters after the changes were approved. Students who entered before that date may petition to have the new requirements apply to their degrees; ordinarily this means switching to all the requirements of the most recent Bulletin.

Please contact the Music Graduate Office if you have questions.

Time limits for graduate degrees in the School of Music

Masters degrees:

Time Limit for Degree Completion

Students admitted to a master's degree program must complete all degree requirements within seven years after beginning graduate study. Students who do not complete their work within the prescribed time limits must be readmitted to the major field (through interview, submission of documents, or audition, as appropriate to the major) and meet current degree requirements and make any other curricular changes indicated by the departmental chairperson and the director of graduate studies.

Petitions for extensions must be sent to the director of graduate studies, who considers them on a case-by-case basis, giving preference to continued professional involvement in music. If granted, extensions last no more than one year. In addition, any course taken more than seven years earlier must be revalidated according to the procedures of the department offering the course.

These time limits are suspended for students in active military service for the duration of that active service.

Doctoral degrees:

Time Limits

Before Qualifying Examinations

D.M. students must complete all course work (including those courses transferred from other schools, but not including those on the master's degree) and begin qualifying examinations within a period of seven calendar years from the date of matriculation in the doctoral program.

Ph.D. and D.M.E. students have 10 calendar years, including the master's degree.

Students who do not complete their course work within the prescribed time limit must be readmitted to the major field (through interview, submission of documents, or audition, as appropriate to the major), meet current requirements, and make any other curricular changes required by the director of graduate studies and the major field department. If a student is readmitted to the major, the term of readmission is three years. If the student has not completed course work by that time, he or she must once again meet the terms for readmission described above.

In addition, any doctoral course taken more than 10 calendar years earlier must be revalidated according to the procedures of the department offering the course. D.M. and D.M.E. students must receive permission to revalidate courses from the director of graduate studies. Ph.D. students must receive permission to revalidate courses from the director of graduate studies and from the dean of the University Graduate School.

Proficiencies (music history, music theory, keyboard, performance, language reading, language grammar, language diction, musical styles) more than 10 years old must be revalidated. Proficiencies must also be revalidated for students beginning a second degree more than 10 years after beginning a first.

Qualifying Examinations

Qualifying examinations, written and oral, must be completed within one calendar year.

After Qualifying Examinations

D.M. students must complete the degree within seven years after passing the qualifying examinations. After that time, students must be reinstated to candidacy. To be reinstated to candidacy, students must (1) obtain the permission of the department chairperson and the director of graduate studies, (2) fulfill any new departmental requirements in effect at the time of the application for reinstatement, (3) pass a written qualifying examination, the content and duration of which will be agreed upon by the student's examination committee and the director of graduate studies. If reinstatement is granted, it is valid for a period of three years. Revalidation of course work is not required.

Ph.D. students follow the reinstatement procedure outlined in the bulletin of the University Graduate School.

Doctor of Music in Percussion

Ensemble

Participation in a major and/or minor ensemble; assignment determined by the percussion faculty.

Ph.D in Musicology

Progress toward Degree
Deficiencies in music history or music theory, as determined by the graduate entrance examinations, must be met by the end of the first year. One language examination must be passed by the end of the first year, and a second must be passed before the qualifying examination. The qualifying examination should ordinarily be taken in the fall of the fourth year. A dissertation proposal should ordinarily be submitted during the fourth year. Exceptions to this general schedule require the permission of the department.
 

Doctor of Music in Guitar

Major
36 credit hours. L900 Guitar Graduate Major (18 cr.), F551 Practicum in Transcription for the Guitar (2 cr.), graduate music education course as approved by chair of the student's advisory committee (E516 recommended) (3 cr.), M627-M628 Individual Study of Literature of Guitar I-II (3-3 cr.), L661 Guitar Recital (1-1-1 cr.), I821 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.), M620 Doctoral Document/Essay (3 cr.).
 

All other requirements are as listed in the School of Music Bulletin.

Masters degree Music History and Literature requirement

                                    *Course topics can not be repeated.

Master of Music in Music Theory

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.), T564 Stylistic Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.), T591 Teaching of Music Theory I (3 cr.), T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3 cr.), T598 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.

All other requirements are as listed in the School of Music Bulletin.

Ph.D. in Music Theory

Admission
Applicants for the Ph.D. in music theory must have received a master's degree in music theory or musicology or the demonstrated equivalent. Students with outstanding credentials may apply directly from a bachelor's degree. Students are required to demonstrate competency in all areas required of the M.M. music theory major at Indiana University, and may be exempted from certain courses on the recommendation of the department.  Applicants must apply to both the Graduate Division of the School of Music and the University Graduate School.

In addition to three letters of recommendation, applicants must submit two extensive, formal research papers or a master's thesis in music theory or musicology. 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  36-66 credit hours.  Foundation Courses: 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.), T564 Stylistic Counterpoint: Variable Topics (3 cr.), T591 Teaching of Music Theory (3 cr.). 

Advanced courses: T623-T624 History of Music Theory I-II (3-3 cr.), T658 Seminar in Music Theory: Variable Topics (3-3-3-3-3-3 cr.; students may substitute up to 6 credits of T561 Music Theory: Variable Topics, T619 Projects and Problems in Music Theory, or courses outside music theory with the approval of the advisory committee), T700 Dissertation in Music Theory (9-24 cr.).  The dissertation topic must be approved by the music theory faculty before the oral qualifying exam is taken.

Public Lecture
T659 Public Lecture (0 cr.). The public lecture must be completed before taking the oral qualifying examination. 

Minor Fields
24 credit hours. Student must elect two minor fields, usually for 12 credit hours each. The first minor must be either music history and literature or musicology. The second minor may be inside or outside of the School of Music. For the second minor, the student may also select guided electives not in the major field, approved by the student’s advisory committee and the director of graduate studies.

Tool Subjects
M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography (2 cr.) with a grade of B or higher and reading knowledge of two non-English languages as demonstrated by examination or by grades of B or higher in two semesters of reading courses at the graduate level in each; or reading knowledge of one language and demonstration of proficiency in one research skill, approved by the department and the director of graduate studies of the School of Music.

Master of Arts in Musicology  

Major

Flute
36 credit hours. W910 Flute Graduate Major (16 cr.), E559 Instrumental Pedagogy* (2 cr.), F519 Orchestral Repertoire* (1 cr.), W611-W612 Doctoral Woodwind Solo Recital (1-1 cr.), W613 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.), F650 Practicum in Chamber Music (1-1 cr.), M547-M548 Woodwind Literature I-II (3-3 cr.), E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.), M620 Doctoral Final Project (3 cr.).

Oboe
36 credit hours. W920 Oboe Graduate Major (15 cr.), E559 Instrumental Pedagogy* (2 cr.), F519 Orchestral Repertoire* (1 cr.), U510 Advanced Reed Making* (1 cr.), W611-W612 Doctoral Woodwind Solo Recital (1-1 cr.), W613 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.), F650 Practicum in Chamber Music (1-1 cr.), M547-M548 Woodwind Literature I-II (3-3 cr.), E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.), M620 Doctoral Final Project (3 cr.).

Clarinet
36 credit hours. W930 Clarinet Graduate Major (15 cr.), E559 Instrumental Pedagogy* (2 cr.), F519 Orchestral Repertoire* (1-1 cr.), W611-W612 Doctoral Woodwind Solo Recital (1-1 cr.), W613 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.), F650 Practicum in Chamber Music (1-1 cr.), M547-M548 Woodwind Literature I-II (3-3 cr.), E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.), M620 Doctoral Final Project (3 cr.).

Bassoon
36 credit hours. W940 Bassoon Graduate Major (15 cr.), E559 Instrumental Pedagogy* (1 cr.), F519 Orchestral Repertoire* (1 cr.), U510 Advanced Reed Making* (1 cr.), one additional credit of either F519 or U510 (1 cr.), W611-W612 Doctoral Woodwind Solo Recital (1-1 cr.), W613 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.), F650 Practicum in Chamber Music (1-1 cr.), M547-M548 Woodwind Literature I-II (3-3 cr.), E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.), M620 Doctoral Final Project (3 cr.).

Saxophone
36 credit hours. W950 Saxophone Graduate Major (17 cr.), E559 Instrumental Pedagogy* (2 cr.), W611-W612 Doctoral Woodwind Solo Recital (1-1 cr.), W613 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1 cr.), F650 Chamber Music Practicum (1-1 cr.), M547-M548 Woodwind Literature I-II (3-3 cr.), E635 College Music Teaching (3 cr.), M620 Doctoral Final Project (3 cr.).

*Students who have already fulfilled the requirements for E559, F519, or U510 may substitute additional lesson credits or additional credits of F519 or U510 (with permission of the woodwind department chair) to bring the major field total to 36 credits.

Minors
See Doctoral Minors under General Requirements for Doctoral Degrees in this bulletin.

Tool Subject
M539 Introduction to Music Bibliography (2 cr.).

Ensemble
Participation in a major and/or minor ensemble; assignment is determined by the woodwind faculty.

Doctor of Music - Piano

Major
37 credit hours. P900 Piano Graduate Major (16 cr.), P601-P602 Doctoral Piano Recital (1-1 cr.), P603 Doctoral Piano Lecture/Recital (1 cr.), P604 Final Doctoral Recital (1 cr.), P605-P606 Doctoral Concerto I-II (1-1 cr.), I821 Doctoral Chamber Music Recital (1-1 cr.), M645-M646-M647-M648 Seminar in Piano Literature I-II-III-IV (3-3-3-3 cr.), M621 Doctoral Piano Essay (1 cr.). The final recital is played after the qualifying examination has been passed.

All other requirements as listed in the School of Music Bulletin.

Master of Music - Brass

Horn
18 credit hours. B910 Horn Graduate Major (13 cr.), I711 Master's Recital (0 cr.), 3 credit hours selected from M641 Brass Literature 1 (3 cr.) or M642 Brass Literature 2 (3 cr.) or B910 Horn Graduate Major, 2 credit hours selected from F550 Graduate Chamber Music Coaching (1 cr.) or F519 Orchestral Repertoire/Graduate (1 cr.).

Trumpet and Cornet
18 credit hours. B920 Trumpet/Cornet Graduate Major (13 cr.), I711 Master's Recital (0 cr.), 3 credit hours selected from M641 Brass Literature 1 (3 cr.) or M642 Brass Literature 2 (3 cr.) or B920 Trumpet/Cornet Graduate Major, 2 credit hours selected from F550 Graduate Chamber Music Coaching (1 cr.) or F519 Orchestral Repertoire/Graduate (1 cr.).

Trombone
18 credit hours. B930 Trombone Graduate Major (13 cr.), I711 Master's Recital (0 cr.), 3 credit hours selected from M641 Brass Literature 1 (3 cr.) or M642 Brass Literature 2 (3 cr.) or B930 Trombone Graduate Major, 2 credit hours selected from F550 Graduate Chamber Music Coaching (1 cr.) or F519 Orchestral Repertoire/Graduate (1 cr.).

Euphonium
18 credit hours. B940 Euphonium Graduate Major (13 cr.), I711 Master's Recital (0 cr.), 3 credit hours selected from M641 Brass Literature 1 (3 cr.) or M642 Brass Literature 2 (3 cr.) or B940 Euphonium Graduate Major, 2 credit hours selected from F550 Graduate Chamber Music Coaching (1 cr.) or F519 Orchestral Repertoire/Graduate (1 cr.).

Tuba
18 credit hours. B950 Tuba Graduate Major (13 cr.), I711 Master's Recital (0 cr.), 3 credit hours selected from M641 Brass Literature 1 (3 cr.) or M642 Brass Literature 2 (3 cr.) or B950 Tuba Graduate Major, 2 credit hours selected from F550 Graduate Chamber Music Coaching (1 cr.) or F519 Orchestral Repertoire/Graduate (1 cr.).

All other requirements as listed in the School of Music Bulletin.

Language and Diction Requirements

Master of Music and Doctor of Music - Voice

Language Proficiencies
Knowledge of French, German, and Italian grammar equivalent to two semesters at the college level in each, and proficiency in diction in each language as demonstrated by examination or by passing an IU School of Music diction course. Students must take all three diction exams in their first semester of enrollment; with Voice Department permission, they may take specific exams for a second time in their second semester of enrollment. For any exam not passed, students must pass the appropriate IU School of Music diction course.
 

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Doctor of Music in Choral Conducting

Language Proficiencies
Knowledge of French, German, and Italian grammar equivalent to one semester at the college level in each, and proficiency in diction in each language as demonstrated by examination or by passing an IU School of Music diction course. Students must take all three diction exams in their first semester of enrollment; with Voice Department permission, they may take specific exams for a second time in their second semester of enrollment. For any exam not passed, students must pass the appropriate IU School of Music diction course.

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Doctor of Music in Early Music - Voice

Language Proficiencies
For vocal emphasis, knowledge of French, German, and Italian grammar equivalent to two semesters at the college level in each, and proficiency in diction in each language as demonstrated by examination or by passing an IU School of Music diction course. Students must take all three diction exams in their first semester of enrollment; with Voice Department permission, they may take specific exams for a second time in their second semester of enrollment. For any exam not passed, students must pass the appropriate IU School of Music diction course.

Diploma Programs

Language requirements International students whose first language is not English must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 510 or computer-based score of 183 to be considered for admission.

Grade requirements  Students in the Artist Diploma and Performer Diploma programs must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher to graduate; a grade of A- or higher in performance study; a grade of A- or higher in each recital; a grade of C or higher in each course that is to count under the heading “Music Courses;” and a grade of A- or higher in chamber music, if required.

All other requirements as listed in the School of Music Bulletin.

Corrections

p. 44    DM Instrumental Conducting       38 credit hours. G671 Advanced Instrumental Conducting (12 cr.), G801 Instrumental Conducting Performance (3 cr.), M565 Master's Seminar in Choral Literature (3 cr.), M671 Seminar in Symphonic Literature (12 cr.), concurrent with G671, M620 Doctoral Document/Essay (6 cr.), electives (2 cr.).

p. 57    MS Music Theater Scenic           Minor

            Techniques                                  15 credit hours. FINA S230 Painting I (3 cr.), FINA S331 Painting II (3 cr.), FINA S301 Drawing II (3 cr.), and FINA S311 Printed and Dyed Textile Design II (3 cr.), plus 3 credit hours to be chosen from FINA A322 Romanesque and Gothic Art (3 cr.), FINA A331 14th- and 15th-Century Art in Italy (3 cr.), FINA A332 16th- and 17th-Century Art in Southern Europe (3 cr.), or FINA A341 19th-Century European Art (3 cr.).

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