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Master of Music in Dance Accompanying

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The Master of Music in Dance Accompanying is designed to develop skills to accompany ballet, modern dance, and other dance styles.  Emphasis on sight reading and improvisation at the keyboard, percussion skills, composition, and technical work prepare the student for the multifaceted world of the dance musician.  

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.20 scale)  in music, or equivalent, prior to admission into the program. Applicants must present a program of 10 minutes of music in contrasting styles, and must demonstrate proficiency in sight reading and improvisation. The applicant may be asked to accompany a dance technique class.

Degree Requirements: The degree requirement is 30 credit hours with grades of B or better in required courses and a grade point average of 3.000.

Students must complete MUTC 698 Graduate Thesis/Lecture Project - 2 credits. 

A highly individualized Thesis/Research Project/Presentation, the nature of this project is determined in consultation with the adviser and thesis committee and may involve creative performance, composition or substantial research into a dance music related topic.  As part of this project, a thesis document is expected in addition to a public lecture, which targets an audience appropriate to the nature of the thesis topic.

MAJOR AREA

APAC 521

Applied Accompanying

2*

APAC 522

Applied Accompanying

2*

DA 531

Dance Accompanying Seminar (4 successful completions)

8*

DA 565

Choreography: Musicians Perspective

2*

DA 571

History and Philosophy of Dance I

3

DA 572

History and Philosophy of Dance II

3

MUTC 698

Grad Thesis/Lecture/Project 

2*+

* minimum grade of "B" required. 

SUPPORT COURSES

APCM 511

Applied Composition

1

APCM 512

Applied Composition

1

MUTC 554

Music of the Twentieth Century

2
 

Electives (Electronic music, conducting, applied percussion, or applied jazz piano recommended.)

4
  Comprehensive Examination Pass/
Fail
  Total 30

+After initial registration in MUTC 698, the student must remain continuously registered for that course for at least one credit each Fall and Spring semester until the requirement is fulfilled. Registration and billing are automatic until the requirement is fulfilled or the student submits a written statement of withdrawal from the curriculum.

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