Conducting (Choral, Orchestral, or Wind Band emphasis)
Composition
Instrumental Performance
Music History and Literature
Vocal Performance
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
CREDITS |
| Music History and Research I | 4 |
| Music History and Research II | 4 |
| Music Theory | 4 |
| Field of Specialization | 12 |
| * Electives in Music (applied,ensembles,courses, independent study) | 4 |
| Thesis - Please see below. | 4 |
* Music history and literature majors may take one music or one non-music course.
For more information on majors and courses see the University Bulletin .
MUS 599: Thesis
Requirements consist of:
| for instrumental or vocal performance majors , two recitals. |
| for conducting majors , one performance with a major ensemble, and two or more with other ensembles. |
| for composition majors , two substantial compositions. |
| for music history and literature majors , a written thesis that demonstrates knowledge of appropriate research techniques, and a defense of the thesis before a faculty committee. |
Comprehensive Examinations
All master of music students are required to take comprehensive examinations during their program of study, prior to graduation. The examinations consists of two components: an oral examination by a faculty committee and a listening examination. Details concerning these examinations are made available to each entering master of music student.
Additional Requirements
(Master of Music in Music History)
All music history majors must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one foreign language (German or one Romance language); proficiency is demonstrated by translating a passage from a reading in the field of music, chosen by the music history faculty. Piano proficiency must be demonstrated by the ability to play a Bach chorale. For more information on majors and courses visit the University Bulletin.
Minimum total = 126 credit hours, with 42 credit hours of music courses for the major.
| 1. Theory & Musicianship - 20 credits (4 semesters)
2. History - 16 credits (4 semesters) 3. Electives - 8 credits (2 semesters at the 300 or 400 level). 4. Ensembles - 4 semesters (0, 1, 2 credits per semester) |
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
CREDITS |
| Music History and Research I | 4 |
| Music Theory | 4 |
| Studio voice | 9 |
| Opera Workshop | 9 |
| * Electives (Chosen from: German, French, Italian, English lyric diction; vocal literature; coaching; advanced musicianship; keyboard/piano; vocal pedagogy; stage movement; acting) | 6 |
| Thesis - Please see below. | 4 |
Offered by Binghamton University in collaboration with the Tri-Cities Opera Company, this is generally a two-year program of professional trining in preparation for an operatic career. A minimum of 36 graduate credit hours in music with a grade of at least a B- must be completed. (In the two-year program, full-time students normally exceed the 36-hour minimum.)
MUS 599: Thesis
Requirements consist of:
| 1. A full recital, approximately one hour in length. |
| 2. Opera roles...(a) one leading role, |
| (b) two featured roles, or |
| (c) three or more supporting roles. |
Students applying for the Master of Music in Opera program should also fill out the audition application round on the Tri-Cities Opera website. For more information on majors, minors, graduate programs and courses, visit the University Bulletin.
Graduate Information:
Professor Bruce Borton, Graduate Director
Email: bborton@binghamton.edu
Phone: 607-777-6109
