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Master of Music Education
Department Of Music (ME) (MH) (MM) (MP) (MU)
Dr. Gary Miller, Chairperson and Graduate Program Coordinator
(573) 651-2553, E-mail: glmiller@semovm.semo.edu
Program Objectives
The graduate program in music education is designed for students seeking the Master of Music Education degree or recertification coursework. The program provides students with opportunities to improve their basic musicianship through performance and analysis of music literature, to increase their professional preparation for teaching and to provide for scholarly growth in areas of special interest.
Regular Admission
An applicant will be granted regular admission to the M.M.E. program if (s)he
- holds the B.M.E., the Bachelor of Music in music education, the B.S. in Education with a major in music education, or the B.A. in music with an emphasis in music education and a valid teaching certificate; and
- has an undergraduate g.p.a. of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; and
- has completed successfully an applied music audition on his/her principal performance medium; and
- has completed successfully with a minimum score of 75 on a 100 point scale the departmental entrance examinations in music theory.
Provisional Admission
An applicant will be granted provisional admission to the M.M.E. program if (s)he
- holds a baccalaureate degree in music but does not meet the degree requirements for the program and/or holds a valid teaching certificate; or
- is a senior in his/her last semester who is seeking admission for the subsequent semester; or
- has an undergraduate g.p.a. of 2.5 but less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; or
- has not completed successfully the departmental theory entrance examination; or
- has not completed successfully an applied music audition on his/her principal performance medium.
Note: Applicants granted provisional admission to the program:
- are not eligible to hold a graduate assistantship or receive graduate scholarships;
- may be required to take remedial coursework to correct deficiencies in academic preparation;
- may be required to take the Major Field Achievement Test in music and earn a total score at or above the national mean score (normally 150 or at the 50th percentile).
Core Course Requirements
The M.M.E. degree requires a minimum of 32 credit hours for completion in the Thesis or Creative Project in lieu of Thesis option; and 35 credit hours in the Comprehensive Examination/Non-Thesis option. Seventeen to nineteen hours of the total degree program are comprised of required core courses:
(All students are required to complete 2 credit hours of applied music in their principal and/or secondary performance area.)
Elective Courses
Courses from the following list will be recommended to students by the Graduate Coordinator based upon the type of terminal project to be undertaken:
Additional elective courses in music may be made available upon demand. Students may elect up to 6 hours of coursework outside the Department of Music.
Terminal Project Options
Thesis
Creative Project in lieu of Thesis
Comprehensive Examination/Non-Thesis
For students electing this option, the Graduate Coordinator recommends elective hours be taken in the music analysis and history seminars, in non-core courses, and in other music electives on demand.
Course Descriptions
ME651: Topics in Music Education
Each section of this course will focus on a specific area of interest in music education: elementary or secondary; general, choral or instrumental. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. May be repeated with different topics to 6 hours. (1 credit hour)
ME652: Topics in Music Education
Each section of this course will focus on a specific area of interest in music education: elementary or secondary; general, choral or instrumental. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. May be repeated with different topics to 6 hours. (2 credit hours)
ME653: Topics in Music Education
Each section of this course will focus on a specific area of interest in music education: elementary or secondary; general, choral or instrumental. May be repeated up to 6 hours. (3 credit hours)
ME681: Foundations of Music Education
Designed to give the student an understanding of the historical, philosophical, and psychological foundations of music education, and to gain an overview of general principles pertaining to objectives, organization, sequence, methodology, administration, supervision, and evaluation applicable to music education. (3 credit hours)
ME682: Current Trends in Music
An overview of current practices in school music instruction in areas such as curriculum, materials of instruction, instructional procedures, evaluations and support. (3 credit hours)
ME683: Introduction to Research in Music
Investigation of the basic procedures and topics of research in music with emphasis on library orientation and preparation of particular topics of interest. (3 credit hours)
A written report based upon the investigation of some subject or the completion of a creative project. See Thesis Plan for additional information. Prerequisite: ME684. (3 credit hours)
ME695: Thesis Second semester. (3 credit hours)
ME696: Thesis Second semester. (2 credit hours)
ME697: Thesis Second semester. (1 credit hour)
MH504: Seminar in Music History
Designed to examine various historical style periods and topics in western music from the Middle Ages to the present. Variable content. Topics may include musical criticism, aesthetic theory, historical, genre, or media studies and may be organized with respect to chronology or genre. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. (3 credit hours)
A study of basic piano literature through guided listening and score analysis with attention to stylistic characteristics. On demand. (2 credit hours)
The study of vocal literature song texts. On demand. (2 credit hours)
Music Theory And Analysis (MM)
MH503: Seminar in Music Analysis
Designed to examine critically masterworks from the Middle Ages to the present. Variable content. Topics may include the Polyphonic Mass, keyboard works, concerto and sonata literature, musical drama or theoretical writings in music. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. (3 credit hours)
Basic principles, terminology, concepts and techniques of synthesized music including tape manipulation. Musique Concrete and electronic sound synthesis. On demand. (2 credit hours)
The processes involved in voice production: respiration, phonation, articulation, resonance. The physiological, acoustical problems in teaching singing. On demand. (2 credit hours)
A course for those preparing to teach piano. Problems include the development of technique, tone production, memorizing, fingering, phrasing, etc.; some attention to teaching materials. On demand. (2 credit hours)
The Choral Union is a non-auditioned mixed choir open to community singers and all university students, faculty, and staff, and specializes in the performance of major choral works with orchestra. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor. (1 credit hour)
MU590: Wind Ensemble. (1 credit hour)
MU592: Orchestra. (1 credit hour)
MU594: University Choir. (1 credit hour)
Practical experience in various phases of opera and music theatre production and participation in musical and dramatic preparation of appropriate repertory. 4 rehearsal hours per week. Prerequisite: Permission of Graduate Advisor. (1 credit hour)
MU599 : Chamber Music and Accompanying
Study and performance of chamber music in small ensembles or keyboard accompanying. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and graduate student status. (1 credit hour)
MU636 : Integrating Music into the Classroom
Investigating historic/cultural contexts in which music compositions were created. Engaging in critical/aesthetic discussions and creating an integrated music unit. (3 credit hours)
Rehearsal and performance problems as related to choral and instrumental scores. Thorough study of the conductors' role in interpreting major musical compositions. Improvement of score-reading ability. On demand. (2 credit hours)
MU646: Integrating Music into the Classroom
Investigating historic/cultural contexts in which music compositions were created. Engaging in critical/aesthetic discussions and creating an integrated music unit. (3 credit hours)
MU690: Independent Study in Music
Specialized study in areas not covered by, or that go beyond the scope of regular course offerings. Normally limited to three hours credit in one area. On demand. (3 credit hours)
MU691: Independent Study in Music. On demand. (2 credit hours)
MU692: Independent Study in Music. On demand. (1 credit hour)
Prerequisite: ME683. (3 credit hours)
Applied Music (Private Lessons) (1-2 credit hours)
Private lessons in voice, piano, harpsichord, organ and orchestral instruments are available during the fall and spring semesters. Consult the Department of Music office for specific information.
The applied music numbering system that follows indicates primary (600) level and secondary (500) level performance levels.
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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