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M.M.
Plan B
Director of Graduate Studies: Professor Judith Kritzmire
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).
The master of music program offers students an opportunity
to acquire advanced understanding 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.
For more information about Graduate School admissions, visit the Graduate School Web site. | M.M.
Degree Requirements | | The
M.M. Plan B in music education and performance emphases each
require 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
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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
Rudy Perrault, M2
Justin H. Rubin, M2
Theodore A. Schoen, M
Assistant Professor
Jefferson T. Campbell, M2
Rachel L. Inselman, AM
Jean R. Perrault, AM
Tina L. Thielen-Gaffey, AM
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