Master of Music in Pedagogy

The Master of Music in Pedagogy curriculum is designed for students who seek careers as teachers of applied music. The curriculum addresses management and technological issues as well as repertoire and technique considerations.

Entrance Requirements Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in music or the equivalent, including presentation of a full solo recital or the equivalent. Large and small ensemble and chamber music experiences on the major instrument are expected. An audition in the primary applied teaching area is required.

Degree Requirements The degree requirement is 30 credit hours with grades of B or better in required courses and a grade point average of 3.00.

Master of Music in Pedagogy - (Instrumental and Vocal)

Students must complete MUED 698 Research/Teaching Project - to credits, following the requirements described in the Shenandoah Conservatory Thesis and Research/Teaching Project Guidelines.       

Master of Music in Pedagogy - (Piano)

Students must complete one Graduate Solo recital (MUPP 540  - 2 credits) and a Graduate Lecture Recital (MUTC 698 - 2 credits)

For the Performance Recital, students must present a balanced program of repertoire totaling 55 minutes of music to be performed by memory (with the exception of 20th century avant-garde repertoire). For the Lecture Recital, students must submit a written document and present a 45 minute performance/lecture on the results of their research.  

Requirements for the Master of Music in Pedagogy Degree

MAJOR AREA

* Minimum grade of "B" required.

+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.

SUPPORT COURSES

(MUTC 501, MUPP 502, and Form and Analysis required in addition if not taken at the undergraduate level)

(Departmental Literature courses in the major instrument required in addition if not taken at the undergraduate level)

Voice majors must select MUPP 533 - Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice. 

(To be selected from additional applied music in the major or secondary minor, ensemble, conducting, music theory, music literature, or recital. Maximum of 4 credits of ensembles may be applied toward the degree requirements.) 

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