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Monisa Angell*, David Bridges*, Madeline Bridges, Lawrence Bond*, Emily Bullock, Cynthia Curtis, Keith Ellis, Kris Elsberry, Deen Entsminger, Linda Ford, Timothy J. Gmeiner, Paul Godwin, Erik Gratton*, Robert Gregg, Marjorie Halbert, Jeff Kirk, William D. Landes, Todd London*, Robert Marler, Keith Moore, William Pursell, Elizabeth Richards*, Melissa Rose*, Richard Shadinger, Elisabeth Small*, David Spencer*, Robert Thompson*, Ted Wylie, Shirley Zielinski *Part-time Vision: To be a nationally recognized, comprehensive graduate program where talented students and expert teachers practice scholarship, performance, and creativity in the study of diverse musical styles. Purpose: To provide a challenging environment where students are encouraged to develop creativity and excellence in the study, performance and composition of diverse musical styles. Goals: The goals for the Master of Music degree are: 1. To offer various curricula in graduate study for the student desiring to pursue music as a profession. 2. To provide classes, ensembles, and private music instruction for students majoring in fields other than music. 3. To contribute to the cultural environment of the university community. Accreditation The Belmont University School of Music is a fully accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Master of Music Degree The Master of Music Degree is a professional music degree designed for students seeking advanced study in music in the areas of Church Music, Music Education, Pedagogy (keyboard, instrumental, vocal), or Performance (keyboard, instrumental, vocal). Students applying to this program typically will have completed undergraduate degrees in music. The professional goals of students in this program include doctoral study in music, careers in performance, elementary and secondary school music teaching, private or college teaching and church music positions. Master of Music Curricula The Belmont University Master of Music Degree includes four majors: Church Music, Music Education, Pedagogy, and Performance. Each of the strong musical and academic curricula consists of 33 total hours. Graduate students in each major are required to successfully complete comprehensive written and oral examinations as well as a culminating project. Culminating Project track options vary according to the major and include: (a) lecture recital track (includes a research project), (b) full recital track (includes a recital paper), (c) thesis/project track. Requirements of each track are described in the Graduate Guidelines to the Master of Music Degree available from the School of Music office. Master of Music - Major in Church Music Students pursuing advanced academic study in Church Music are preparing to be ministers of music, choirmasters, organists, children's choir leaders or a combination of these roles. Students in this program may focus on performance, research, or conducting. Coursework is required in worship, church music education, conducting and repertoire. Supervised work in a church setting is a practical component of this curriculum. Supporting courses in music include research, theory, history, and applied studies. Church Music majors are required to successfully complete comprehensive written and oral examinations. The culminating project is the lecture recital track. Master of Music - Major in Music Education The Master of Music in Music Education is designed to train today's music teacher as both musician and educator. Graduate students majoring in Music Education choose from three specializations: elementary/middle school, secondary choral, or secondary instrumental. In addition to courses in the area of specialization, coursework also is required in music education foundations and contemporary educational issues. Supporting courses in music include research, theory, history, ensemble participation, and applied studies. Music Education majors are required to successfully complete written and oral comprehensive examinations. The culminating project is a choice of either the lecture recital or thesis/project track. Master of Music - Major in Pedagogy Students entering the Pedagogy Major seek specialization in the teaching of their particular performance area. A secondary but important emphasis is placed on performance. Pedagogy majors are interested in establishing private teaching studio businesses and/or teaching in community colleges. Some will continue graduate study in doctoral programs leading to college and university teaching positions. Pedagogy courses include two semesters of pedagogy and one semester of supervised teaching. Applied study and repertoire are also part of the major. Supporting music courses include research, theory, and history. Pedagogy majors are required to successfully complete comprehensive written and oral examinations. The culminating project is a choice of either the lecture recital or the thesis/project track. Master of Music - Major in Performance Students who have achieved a high level of skill in their performance area during undergraduate careers and wish to further develop their performance abilities seek this degree. Performance majors specialize in their applied performance area with a secondary component in the teaching of that area. In this degree, students prepare to become professional performing musicians. It is assumed that most graduates of the Performance Major will either become professional performers or continue study in Doctor of Musical Arts programs leading to university teaching positions. Performance majors are required to successfully complete comprehensive written and oral examinations and follow the full recital track for the culminating project. Academic Policies A. Requirements for Admission to the Master of Music Program To be considered for full admission the applicant must submit the following:
B. Limitation on Completion of Requirements A graduate student in the Master of Music program must complete all degree requirements within a six (6) year period. C. Full-Time Status and Maximum Course Load A six-hour credit load constitutes full-time status for a Master of Music student. A 12-hour credit load constitutes the maximum load for a Master of Music student. D. Undergraduate Seniors Taking Graduate Course Work A Belmont University School of Music senior who is within 30 hours of completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree and has at least a 3.0 grade-point average may take up to 3 hours per semester of graduate credit toward the Master of Music degree. The senior must have the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies in Music and the student's undergraduate advisor. The application for Senior Enrollment in Graduate Courses must be submitted each semester a student registers for a graduate course. Credit obtained in a graduate course does not apply toward the undergraduate degree but may be applied toward the M.M. E. Financial Aid A limited amount of scholarship aid is available for Master of Music students. The Master of Music application form serves as an application for scholarship aid.
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