Music Theory / Music Composition - M.M. Degree
School of Music
Office:Mason Hall
(716) 673-3157
Dr. Robert Deemer, Program Coordinator
Email: Robert.Deemer@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-music/music/grad
Requirements for Admission to Program without Deficiencies:
Undergraduate studies in music equivalent to a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in theory or composition, or any other undergraduate music degree which includes four semesters of music theory (equivalent to Fredonia's MUS 121-MUS 122, MUS 123-MUS 124, MUS 221-MUS 222, MUS 223-MUS 354), a music history survey (equivalent to MUS 263 and MUS 264), and advanced undergraduate courses in theory, composition, orchestration, counterpoint, or music history totaling at least 12 semester hours.
Music Theory Track
Final Comprehensive Oral Examination required
Core Courses:
| MUS 521 | Music Bibliography | 3 |
| MUS 624 | Analytic Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Required Theory Courses:
| MUS 503 | 20th Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 614 | The Pedagogy of Music Theory | 3 |
| MUS 652 | Schenkerian Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 653 | Post-Tonal Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Music History Courses:
Select 3 of the following:
| MUS 542 | Renaissance Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 643 | Baroque Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 544 | Classical Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 545 | Romantic Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 646 | Modern Period In Music | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Final Course:
During the final semester, theory track majors will complete the following projects:
| MUS 695 | Thesis | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
NOTE:
- MUS 695 is a variable 1-3 credit hour course. Students must complete the course for 3 credit hours in order to satisfy the degree requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 30
Music Composition Track
Final Comprehensive Oral Examination required
Core Courses:
| MUS 521 | Music Bibliography | 3 |
| MUS 624 | Analytic Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Composition Courses:
Music Theory Requirements:
| MUS 614 | The Pedagogy of Music Theory | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Choose one course from the following:
| MUS 503 | 20th Century Counterpoint | 3 |
| MUS 652 | Schenkerian Analysis | 3 |
| MUS 653 | Post-Tonal Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Music History Courses:
Select three courses from the following:
| MUS 542 | Renaissance Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 643 | Baroque Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 544 | Classical Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 545 | Romantic Period in Music | 3 |
| MUS 646 | Modern Period In Music | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Final Course:
During the final semester, composition track majors will complete the following projects:
| MUS 695 | Thesis | 1-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
NOTE:
- MUS 695 is a variable 1-3 credit hour course. Students must complete the course for 3 credit hours in order to satisfy the degree requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 36