The program leading to the degree of Master of Music provides for intensive development of performance skills, extensive knowledge of the literature in the major field of study, and achievement of a broadened knowledge of the art.<\/p>\n
At the end of the program, students will be able to:<\/p>\n
The Master of Music degree requires between 30 and 50 credit hours. The total number of credits varies by major: a detailed list for each major may be found in the Catalog. The requirements for each degree must be satisfied with coursework at Peabody, certified transfer credits, or placement examination. Performance, Conducting, and Composition students are required to remain enrolled in one-hour major lessons for four semesters of full-time study. Musicology and Music Theory Pedagogy majors are required to maintain full-time enrollment for four semesters of study.<\/p>\n
A maximum of six semester hours of graduate coursework completed at other accredited institutions may be applied to the Master of Music degree program at the discretion of the department chairs and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.<\/p>\n
Deficiencies in the areas of music theory, ear-training, music history, keyboard skills, or English must be corrected by remedial study at the Conservatory. \u00a0Note: Students placed in ESL courses are not permitted to enroll in graduate seminars in music theory or musicology until they pass an English examination given by the Office of Academic Affairs; as such, placement in ESL courses may delay the completion of the degree. \u00a0Review courses do not count toward fulfillment of degree requirements, and the grades earned are not calculated in the student’s GPA; however, the hours are counted as part of the course load for tuition determination. \u00a0Students must satisfy any review requirements in music theory, music history, or keyboard skills before enrolling in other graduate-level courses in these fields.<\/p>\n
Each student taking applied music must demonstrate satisfactory progress as determined by the faculty. \u00a0Study in the major field must continue through the last semester of enrollment. For most students, this will consist of four semesters of lessons.<\/p>\n
Every performance major must play a recital or a hearing in every year of study. \u00a0Lessons and recitals are the essential learning modalities of a conservatory education, but are also for-credit classes that require grades of at least a B- for students to maintain satisfactory academic progress. \u00a0A student who does not play a recital or hearing is not considered to be making satisfactory academic progress.<\/p>\n
MM students must participate in ensembles in fulfillment of their degree requirements. Orchestral instrument majors must participate in large ensembles in every semester in which they are enrolled in major lessons. Students in other majors participate in large ensembles as required for their curriculum. \u00a0The regulations for performing in large ensembles are set by the\u00a0Ensemble Office.<\/p>\n
All graduate instrumental majors in the MM program participate in one or two semesters of chamber music as required by their individual program (this may be studio accompanying for pianists).<\/p>\n
The Master of Music core curriculum consists of Music Bibliography and seminars in music theory and musicology. \u00a0Full-time MM students are strongly encouraged to take Music Bibliography in their first year of study. \u00a0Most MM students are also required to take two graduate seminars in musicology; see individual program descriptions for details. \u00a0Before students may enroll in graduate seminars, they must take placement examinations during Audition Week and Orientation Week. \u00a0Based on the results of these placement examinations, students may be required to enroll in review courses.<\/p>\n
Unless otherwise specified, the term elective means class elective. \u00a0Ensemble credits cannot be counted as elective credits. \u00a0Only courses designation as “G” (Graduate Elective) in the master schedule of classes may be used to fulfill graduate elective requirements. \u00a0Curricular Practical Training (CPT) may be used to fulfill a maximum of three elective credits. \u00a0Questions about the appropriateness of courses for elective credit can be directed to the Registrar’s Office.<\/p>\n