Master of Music (MM) in Historical Performance
This program is not accepting applicants at this time.
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Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the program, students are expected to demonstrate:
- Performance techniques and skills in the area of concentration.
- Broad music-historical knowledge with a particular focus on the 16th–18th centuries.
- Knowledge and skill in related fields such as music theory, musicology and ethnomusicology, and pedagogy.
- Superior proficiency in verbal communication of musical ideas and concepts.
- Capacity for artistic growth and skills for navigating the professional world.
Degree Requirements
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Students in Master of Music programs who are interested in pursuing a double major should speak with the chairs of both intended areas of study and then consult with the Director of Graduate Studies to work out details of the combined programs. A petition to the Graduate Studies committee is required for approval.
Proficiency Examinations
All entering Master of Music students are required to take a proficiency examination in the area of music theory. The examination is administered online before the start of classes. Incoming students are notified of the exam dates and contents in advance and are responsible for taking it by the specified deadline. Exam results are used for purposes of advisement and may establish prerequisite or required coursework. Material covered in this examination is commonly presented in most undergraduate degree programs in music. No retakes of the exam will be permitted.
Required Courses
Any deficiencies identified by the proficiency exams must be addressed as soon as possible, regardless of whether or not the student plans to take other courses in these areas. Students may not take advanced graduate courses in a particular area OR graduate until all deficiencies have been addressed. Prerequisite and other required courses may include:
- CFA MH 401 Graduate Music History Review
- CFA MT 401 Graduate Music Theory Review
- CFA MT 601 Analytical Techniques 1
- CFA MT 602 Analytical Techniques 2
Historical Performance Program Outline
| CFA ML 503–06, 545–50, 555–58, 591–92 Applied Music | 12 units |
| CFA MP 781–82 Performance Practice Seminar | 4 units |
| CFA MP 581–82 Continuo | 2 units |
| CFA MP 609 Baroque Chamber Music | 4 units |
| CFA MT 601 or MT 602 Analytical Techniques 1 or 2 | 3 units |
| Course in Musicology (MH) (600 level or higher) | 3 units |
| Course in MH or MT (600 level or higher) | 3 units |
| Graduate Music electives (non-keyboard) | 1 unit |
| Total | 32 units |
Terminal Projects
Two recitals are required, each containing a minimum of 60 minutes of music.
Master of Music Comprehensive Reviews
A satisfactory comprehensive review or examination is required for graduation. The faculty in each major area determines standards for this review and its format, and conducts the evaluation. In each case, the comprehensive review concentrates on the major area and other related fields. Unsatisfactory performance on this review may require remedial work and/or a repetition of the review after counseling with the student’s advisor.
