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Contact Information—Department of Music, University of
Minnesota Duluth, 231 Humanities Building, 1201 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812
(218-726-8207; fax 218-726-8210; mu@d.umn.edu; www.d.umn.edu/music/degree/index.html).
Curriculum—The master of music program offers students an opportunity to acquire advanced understandings and skills in music education theory and practice or in musical performance. Through a comprehensive curriculum, students in both emphases undertake core courses in musicianship, theory, history, research, and education/pedagogy. Additional courses in the area of specialization are specified relative to the interests and objectives of the student.
Prerequisites for Admission—Applicants must have an undergraduate degree
in music. A GPA of 3.00 or higher is strongly preferred.
Special Application Requirements—In addition, the following
must be submitted for review by the music graduate committee: 1) a completed
Department of Music Graduate Study Application; 2) a sample of professional writing
(a three- to five-page paper addressing current issues in music education or
music performance); 3) two letters of reference from professional colleagues
and/or supervisors describing the candidate's potential for success in the graduate
music program; and 4) an entrance performance
audition on the major instrument. Music education candidates may elect to substitute
a DVD or videotape of classroom teaching or conducting. Candidates seeking admission
as a vocal performer must demonstrate foreign language proficiency or enroll
in remedial courses.
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
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M.M. Degree Requirements | | The M.M. Plan B in music education and performance emphases each requires 30 credits. The music education emphasis requires 14 credits in music education/education, 8 credits in the related field of music, 6 credits for the Plan B paper, and 2 elective credits.
The performance emphasis requires 14 credits in performance/pedagogy (includes recital credit), 8 credits in music theory and literature, 6 credits in research/foundations courses, 2 elective credits, and a solo recital. The recital fulfills the Plan B project requirement.
Inclusion of 4xxx courses on degree program forms is subject to adviser and director of graduate studies approval.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—A comprehensive final examination is required. An oral examination must also be completed in music education (Plan B thesis) or performance (recital literature).
| Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Professor
Ann C. Anderson, AM
Judith Ann Kritzmire, M2
Thomas J. Wegren, M
Mark E. Whitlock, M2
Stanley R. Wold, M2
Associate Professor
Jeanne A. Doty, M2
Ryan J. Frane, M
Jean R. (Rudy) Perrault, AM
Justin H. Rubin, M2
Theodore A. Schoen, M
Assistant Professor
Jefferson T. Campbell, M2
Rachel L. Inselman, AM
Tina L. Thielen-Gaffey, AM
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