Master of Music: Musicology

Degree Requirements

Graduate (MM & DMA)

Coursework Recommendations

Coursework recommendations are based on an evaluation of the student’s background in Western music history, world music cultures, languages, and bibliographic skill, and consider individual background and future goals. Students should bring prior transcripts or a list of all music courses from previous program(s) of study to meet with the Musicology program coordinator during orientation. 

Master of Music: Music Theory

Degree Requirements

Graduate (MM & DMA)

Diagnostic Evaluation & Coursework Recommendations

Students must successfully pass the incoming music theory diagnostic exam, or pass MUS_THRY 401 Graduate Review of Music Theory. Coursework recommendations are based on exam results, and prior transcripts, and consider individual background and future goals. The program coordinator meets with students each quarter for academic advising prior to registration.

Master of Music: Jazz Studies

Degree Requirements

Graduate (MM & DMA)

Program of Study – 18 units, 2 Years 

Courses outside of the Bienen School of Music do not count toward the minimum 18 units required for the degree. 

 

Applied Lessons – 6 units 

Students should select the section appropriate to their instrument. 

  • JAZZ ST 462 Applied Jazz 

 

Jazz Studies – 1 unit 

Master of Music: Piano Performance

Degree Requirements

Graduate (MM & DMA)

Program of Study — 18 units, 2 years

Courses outside of the Bienen School of Music do not count toward the minimum 18 units required for the degree.

 

Applied Studies – 6 units 

Students should select the section appropriate to their applied lessons professor. 

  • PIANO 461 Applied Piano 

 

Studio Class – 0 units, 6 registrations required