MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC
EDUCATION (M.A.)
Director: Valerie Austin
Program
Description
The
Master of Arts in Music Education program is intended to prepare the
experienced, in-service music teacher for full participation in the profession
as leader, researcher, and master practitioner. It is designed for music
teachers with initial (Standard Professional I) licensure who, after the
successful completion of the program, will obtain the North Carolina “M”
license in music. The program is designed to promote both teacher autonomy and
interdependence through development of individual talents, interests, and
philosophies and through growth in competence in the professional practice of
music education.
Program
Goals and Objectives
The
Music Education graduate program is designed to help students engage in
inquiry, reflection, and action in order to enhance:
1. The professional lives of teachers in
general;
2. The learning and well being of their
students;
3. The teaching and learning environments of
their schools; and
4. Partnerships with
parents and families.
Students
will:
1. Strengthen their command of the structures,
methodologies, and content of contemporary music education, philosophy, and
research;
2. Improve their command of performance and
conducting skills;
3. Improve their understanding of music
technology, history, literature, theory, and arranging;
4. Demonstrate scholarly competence in the
organization, interpretation, and evaluation of knowledge;
5. Demonstrate professional competence and
leadership in the communication and dissemination of knowledge to diverse
students; and
6. Identify contemporary problems in various
aspects of music and music education and design and/or demonstrate proposed
solutions with appropriate leadership initiatives.
The
culminating Master’s projects will reflect the five UNCP Teacher Education
Master’s Candidate Standards and the core and content standards
of the M.A. in Music Education program. As a result, applied music and thesis
projects will be authentic in nature and applied in content. Students will
design and/or demonstrate proposed solutions to contemporary, clearly
identified problems. The portfolio will contain artifacts and relevant data
documenting graduate study and related activities. Areas of emphasis include
self-evaluation, reflection, and identification of “next steps.”
Program-specific
admission criteria:
a) Two years of teaching experience or the
equivalent.
b) An acceptable audition on one’s major
instrument/voice.
c) Letter of application that includes a
statement of the applicant’s philosophy of music education.
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Requirements for a
Master of Arts in Music Education |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Studies in Supportive Areas Choose
2 of the following courses: EDN
5470 - Advanced Classroom Management EDN
5480 - Advanced Foundations of American Education EDN
5490 - Effective Educational Leadership EDN
5660 - Applied Educational Research SWKS
6150 - Grant Writing for Social Workers |
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Specialty Area Requirements Major
Area MUS
5640-Applied Contemporary Instructional Methodology MUS 5650-Applied Philosophy and
Leadership of Music Education MUS
5660-Applied Research in Music Education MUS
6000-Thesis Project I MUS
6010-Thesis Project II MUS
6040-Applied Music Project Other
Studies in Music MUS 5731- Graduate Ensemble or
MUSP 5001-5861 - Applied Music, one hour per semester MUS
5290 - Graduate Conducting MUS
5350 – Form and Analysis MUS
5950 - Advanced Study of Music History and Literature MUS
5100 – Seminar in Improving Ensemble Performance MUS
5300 - Rehearsal Strategies MUS
5460 – Band Techniques or MUS 5470 – Vocal Methods |
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Total Hours (Minimum): 37 |
COURSES
MUSIC (MUS)
MUS 5001.
University Chorale (1 hour)
University
Chorale is open to all graduate students, regardless of major, with permission
of the director. The choir appears in public concerts throughout the year. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of
8 semester hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, Permission of Instructor.
MUS 5100.
Seminar in Improving Ensemble Performance (2 hours)
This
course is designed to fulfill individual and specific needs of M.A. in Music
Education graduate students. Students will investigate the methods, media,
materials, and techniques successfully employed used to improve ensemble
performance. Expert music educators and
their techniques will be explored. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
MUS 5181.
University Marching Band (1 hour)
The
Spirit of the Carolinas marching band performs in the fall semester at area
parades, marching contests, and on-campus events. May be repeated for credit up
to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, Permission
of Instructor.
MUS 5192.
Global Rhythm Ensemble (1 hour)
Open
to both music and non-music majors.
Students will study and perform the native music of non-Western
cultures, including Caribbean, African, Mexican, and other repertoire. Students
participate in public performances. May
be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisites:
Graduate Standing, Permission of Instructor.
MUS
5290. Graduate Conducting (2 hours)
A laboratory
course that includes the study of choral and instrumental conducting techniques
and scores.
MUS
5300. Rehearsal Strategies (2 hours)
A
course designed to complement MUS 5290 by offering real-life applications of
conducting skills.
MUS
5340. Advanced Arranging (3 hours)
A
practical study of arranging for a wide-range of performance media as
determined by the student’s teaching situation.
MUS
5350. Form and Analysis (3 hours)
Formal
and stylistic analysis of musical works, utilizing traditional and contemporary
analysis methods. Examination and
analysis of music literature from all musical eras, with special focus on
20th-century scores and analytical techniques.
MUS 5381.
Pembroke Singers (1 hour)
Membership
open by audition. Ensemble will explore the stylistic, aesthetic, and technical
elements of literature for the choir through rehearsal and frequent public
performances. May be repeated for credit
up to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing,
Permission of Instructor.
MUS 5411.
University Band (1 hour)
The
University Band is open to all persons regardless of planned major with
permission of the director. Public appearances are made in concerts. May be
repeated for credit up to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisites:
Graduate Standing, Permission of Instructor.
MUS 5460.
Band Techniques (2 hours)
This
course includes the study of band styles, planning field shows with music
selection and show design, drill writing, related computer software, effective
rehearsal techniques, philosophical considerations, and arranging for a band,
with emphasis on marching band.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
MUS 5470.
Vocal Methods (2 hours)
This
course is designed to fulfill individual and specific needs of vocal M.A. in Music
Education graduate students. Students will investigate the methods, media,
materials, and techniques employed in vocal performance. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
MUS 5621.
Jazz Ensemble (1 hour)
Membership
in the University Jazz Ensemble is open to all students by audition. A study of
technical, stylistic, and aesthetic elements of jazz literature through
rehearsal and public performances. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum
of 8 semester hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, Permission of
Instructor.
MUS
5640. Applied Contemporary Instructional
Methodology (3 hours)
A
study of current trends in music education relating to music instruction at all
levels, K-12.
MUS
5650. Applied Philosophy and Leadership
of Music Education (3 hours)
A
survey of major philosophical trends in music education from the 18th-century
to the present.
MUS 5651.
Percussion Ensemble (1 hour)
Membership
in Percussion Ensemble is open to all students by audition or permission of the
director. A technical, stylistic, and aesthetic study of percussion ensemble
literature through rehearsal and public performances. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of
8 semester hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, Permission of Instructor.
MUS
5660. Applied Research in Music
Education (3 hours)
Emphasis
is on recent research and research methodology in music education as it relates
to instructional as well as historical issues.
MUS
5731. Graduate Ensemble (1 hour per
semester)
Credit
is granted for participation in an ensemble chosen by the student in
consultation with his/her graduate advisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 3
total hours.
MUS 5741.
Jazz Combo (1 hour)
Membership
in Jazz Combo is open to all students by audition. The student will become
familiar with representative literature for jazz combo through rehearsal and
performances. May be repeated for credit
up to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing,
Permission of Instructor.
MUS 5771.
Early Music Ensemble (1 hour)
The
student will become familiar with historical instruments and representative
literature of Medieval and Renaissance ensemble music through rehearsal and
performances. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, Permission of Instructor.
MUS
5810. Internship in K-12 Music Education
(3 hours)
Ten
week, full-time internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting
appropriate for K-12 Music licensure.
Prerequisite: Approval of the
Music Education Program Director.
MUS
5950. Advanced Study of Music History
and Literature (3 hours)
A
study of select genre of music of music literature to include large-scale
choral and instrumental works as well as opera and chamber music to be viewed
from a stylistic and developmental viewpoint.
MUS 5970.
Independent Study (1-4 hours)
Directed
reading, research, musical study, or project under the guidance of the
instructor in a specific area or problem in music. Must have permission of
Chair. May be taken for 1-4 hours, and may be retaken for a total of 12 credit
hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing, Permission of Instructor.
MUS
5980. Elements of Thesis Writing (2
hours)
A
seminar class that focuses on elements of thesis writing with particular
emphasis on creating an appropriate review of literature.
MUS 5990. Graduate Portfolio (1-4 hours)
Emphasis
is on demonstrating and documenting through a portfolio the knowledge, skills,
and behaviors needed for reflective teaching and for community, school, and
classroom leadership. May be taken for 1-4 hours, and may be retaken for a
total of 8 credit hours. Students must register for this course every semester
they are working on their portfolio. Prerequisite: Approval by program
director.
MUS
6000. Thesis Project I (2 hours)
The
first of two courses leading to a research paper of at least 40-60 pages or
other approved project, produced during two successive semesters, on a topic
approved and guided under the direction of a faculty advisor and two other
internal graduate faculty members who schedule the student’s meetings and
submission of work. The student will
review relevant sources culminating in an abstract, annotated bibliography,
fully-developed research questions, and survey vehicle or other prospectus
submission. MUS 6000 is graded on a
Satisfactory (Pass)/Unsatisfactory (Fail) basis. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite:
Completion of 21 semester hours of graduate work, Permission of Instructor.
MUS
6010. Thesis Project II (2 hours)
The
second of two courses leading to a research paper of at least 40-60 pages,
produced during two successive semesters, on a topic approved and guided under
the direction of a faculty advisor and two other graduate faculty members who
schedule the student’s meetings and submission of work. Involves extensive,
focused research and writing, or significant work on an alternative project
approved by the student's Advisory Committee.
MUS 6010 consists of the student’s drafting, revising, and submitting
progressive drafts of the thesis to earn a grade of Satisfactory (Pass). Graded
on a Satisfactory (Pass)/Unsatisfactory (Fail) basis. Must be taken in every
semester after which thesis work is begun until such time as the final document
has been successfully defended. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Completion of MUS
6000, Permission of Instructor.
MUS
6040. Applied Music Project (2 hours)
Credit
is granted for public presentation of a project approved by the student's
committee. Acceptable projects include
half or full recital with program and supporting document, academic poster or
paper presented at regional or state conference, publication, or other project
agreed upon by the committee. Prerequisite: Completion of 21 semester hours of
graduate work, Permission of Instructor.
APPLIED
MUSIC (MUSP)
Private
lessons at the graduate level on an instrument/voice of the student’s choosing
as approved by his/her faculty audition committee; can be repeated to a maximum
of 6 total hours.
MUSP
5001. Private Voice (1 hour)
MUSP
5021. Private Piano (1 hour)
MUSP
5041. Private Organ (1 hour)
MUSP
5061. Private Flute (1 hour)
MUSP
5081. Private Oboe (1 hour)
MUSP
5101. Private Clarinet (1 hour)
MUSP
5121. Private Bassoon (1 hour)
MUSP
5141. Private Saxophone (1 hour)
MUSP
5161. Private Trumpet (1 hour)
MUSP
5181. Private French Horn (1 hour)
MUSP
5201. Private Trombone (1 hour)
MUSP
5221. Private Euphonium (1 hour)
MUSP
5241. Private Tuba (1 hour)
MUSP
5261. Private Percussion (1 hour)
MUSP
5281. Private Violin (1 hour)
MUSP
5301. Private Viola (1 hour)
MUSP
5321. Private Violoncello (1 hour)
MUSP
5341. Private Bass Viol (1 hour)
MUSP
5361. Private Guitar (1 hour)
MUSP
5501. Private Voice (2 hours)
MUSP
5521. Private Piano (2 hours)
MUSP
5541. Private Organ (2 hours)
MUSP
5561. Private Flute (2 hours)
MUSP
5581. Private Oboe (2 hours)
MUSP
5601. Private Clarinet (2 hours)
MUSP
5621. Private Bassoon (2 hours)
MUSP
5641. Private Saxophone (2 hours)
MUSP
5661. Private Trumpet (2 hours)
MUSP
5681. Private French Horn (2 hours)
MUSP
5701. Private Trombone (2 hours)
MUSP
5721. Private Euphonium (2 hours)
MUSP
5741. Private Tuba (2 hours)
MUSP
5761. Private Percussion (2 hours)
MUSP
5781. Private Violin (2 hours)
MUSP
5801. Private Viola (2 hours)
MUSP
5821. Private Violoncello (2 hours)
MUSP
5841. Private Bass Viol (2 hours)
MUSP
5861. Private Guitar (2 hours)