Music (MM)

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Degree

Master of Music

Major Credits

34

Total Credits

34

Locations

Mankato

Career Cluster

Arts, Audio/Video, Technology, and Communications

Accreditation

NASM

National Association of Schools of Music

Program Requirements

Common Core

Explore the musics of the world and the cultures that they came from. Includes projects to develop classes in K-12 education. Participation in an off-campus musical event (concert/celebration/festival) required.

Prerequisites: none

Significant musical forms, past and present. Prerequisite: MUS 232

Prerequisites: none

A study of advanced literature for various wind, percussion, string, and keyboard instruments.

Prerequisites: none

Research procedures involved in locating music literature and materials for use in performance, teaching and/or advanced graduated studies.

Prerequisites: none

Restricted Electives

Specializations

Pick one area of specialization: Piano Performance, Music Education, or Choral Conducting.

Specialization: Piano Performance - Piano Foundation: Choose 16 Credit(s). MUSP 655 requires 12 credits; MUSC 566 requires 2 credits; MUSP 601 requires 2 credits.

A study of pedagogy and methods for various wind, percussion, string and keyboard instruments.

Prerequisites: none

Participation in any regularly scheduled ensemble of the Department of Music. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: none

Audition required.

Prerequisites: none

Piano Capstone - Choose 2 Credit(s).

Music students who write a thesis for their terminal project can register for this course. A faculty advisor must be selected before approval will be given.

Prerequisites: none

Specialization: Music Education - Music Education Foundation: Choose 6 Credit(s).

A survey of solo and small ensemble vocal literature through classical art song, musical theater and contemporary styles.

Prerequisites: none

Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet to song texts in English, French, Italian, and German.

Prerequisites: none

A study of pedagogy and methods for various wind, percussion, string and keyboard instruments.

Prerequisites: none

Audition required. May be repeated.

Prerequisites: none

Audition required.

Prerequisites: none

Audition required. May be repeated.

Prerequisites: none

An intensive study of choral conducting technique and performance practices.

Prerequisites: none

A course designed for choral conductors that continues the development of analytical and physical conducting skills. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: none

An intensive study of wind band conducting technique and performance practice.

Prerequisites: none

Course designed for wind band conductors that continues the development of analytical and physical conducting skills. Course may be repeated.

Prerequisites: none

Music Education Electives: Choose 9 Credit(s). - Students should consult the catalogue for certificates available in Educational Leadership and Educational Technology.

Equity and Education serves as a fundamental course of study in preparation of educational leaders. Students engage in discourse and examination of issues related to racial equity, achievement, teaching and leadership gaps. Through the lens of race, students will explore, read, discuss, write about and observe content that describes local and national educational issues. Students will study the work of leading authors who introduce protocols and practices for holding conversations about race. Students will apply and transfer knowledge about racial equity to educational settings.

Prerequisites: none

This course is designed for students preparing for school leadership positions.It provides the conceptual framework for brain-based learning, neuroscience and culturally responsive classroom teaching. The goal is to develop racially conscious leaders who will, in turn, develop culturally responsive teachers.

Prerequisites: none

This course examines past and current research theory and philosophy relative to leadership development in both formal and informal educational settings.

Prerequisites: none

Learners will develop expertise using technology tools to address individual student needs. In this course, learners will explore the assumptions, biases and limitations of integrating technology tools, and the implications of those for teaching and student learning. Through the use of technology integration frameworks, learners will evaluate implications of both access and opportunity of using technology teaching, learning, and assessment. This course will also explore ways in which technology can both be an avenue towards social justice in education and how technology can exacerbate inequities.

Prerequisites: none

Learners will examine existing systems for equity of access, use, distribution, and infrastructure and the implications this has for learning communities. Learners will research, design, and create technology plans using data, processes, and procedures to address inequities.

Prerequisites: none

This course will include analysis, synthesis, application, and evaluation of approaches to design in education. Learners will critically review design models and technology use as applied in education and the research that supports them to analyze how design can reduce barriers to learning and can increase equitable access to learning. Learners will analyze and apply design models and technology use to evaluate, adapt, and create student-centered learning experiences and instructional materials. Learners will analyze and apply strategies for teaching a design-based approach to problem solving and inquiry.

Prerequisites: none

This 80+ hour field experience will provide opportunities for practicing teachers with a current MN Teaching license to put theory into practice in a K-12 environment. During field experiences candidates will become familiar with specific school-related issues, technologies, strategies to assist students in learning and apply strategies to help students study and learn within the classroom environment.

Prerequisites: none

Through research and hands-on applications in education, learners will leverage technology to address global issues and adopt global perspectives. Learners will create relevant and authentic experiences that will help their students bridge local and global problems to take action for social justice.

Prerequisites: none

This course will require learners to evaluate, analyze, and use pedagogical frameworks and practices to design online learning environments with a lens of equity and diversity. Learners will establish online environments and create course materials using research-based pedagogy in educational technology.

Prerequisites: none

Blended learning is a mix of online, f2f, and out of the classroom activities supported by technology that allows students more control over the time, place, pace, and path of their learning. In this course, learners will identify, analyze, evaluate, and apply models for blended learning that use technology tools and platforms in ways that address digital equity and support diverse students. Learners will create blended learning activities, including games and simulations, with a focus on eliminating stereotypes and biases in instruction.

Prerequisites: none

Learners will apply theoretical models and processes for the design and development of learning experiences to address an instructional-based problem of practice in a local education setting. Starting by conducting a needs analysis, learners will use a design process to create an innovative solution to address the problem. Learners will analyze and evaluate the application of technology tools to support their solutions. The design process will focus on identifying and addressing issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion to better support student learning.

Prerequisites: none

With a focus on digital literacy and digital equity, learners will critically analyze and evaluate educational technology frameworks, models, and research to support teaching and learning. Learners will learn how to use technology integration frameworks to guide decision-making about and evaluate use of technology. Learners consider teaching contexts to apply effective uses of technology to support students¿ learning needs with alignment to standards, learning goals, teaching strategies, and assessments.

Prerequisites: none

Learners will design professional learning that leverages technology to create equity-centered, authentic, and engaging experiences to work towards eliminating education disparities. Learners will examine theories and practice for adult learning, engagement, and ongoing support through coaching and mentoring to best serve diverse education communities.

Prerequisites: none

Designed as an overview to fundraising and development for nonprofit organizations, this course addresses the development of a fundraising plan and attracting donors. There will be an emphasis on organizational outreach using both traditional and new media.

Prerequisites: none

Music Education Capstone

Prerequisites: none

Specialization: Choral Conducting - Choral Foundation: Choose 7 Credit(s). Must take a total of 4 credits of MUSP 601.

Participation in any regularly scheduled ensemble of the Department of Music. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: none

A course designed for choral conductors that continues the development of analytical and physical conducting skills. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: none

Degree Plan

The Degree Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual degree plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan.
* Please meet with your advisor on appropriate course selection to meet your educational and degree goals.

First Year

Fall - 8 Credits

Research procedures involved in locating music literature and materials for use in performance, teaching and/or advanced graduated studies.

Prerequisites: none

Spring - 7 Credits

Significant musical forms, past and present. Prerequisite: MUS 232

Prerequisites: none

Second Year

Fall - 9 Credits

A study of advanced literature for various wind, percussion, string, and keyboard instruments.

Prerequisites: none

Spring - 6 Credits

Explore the musics of the world and the cultures that they came from. Includes projects to develop classes in K-12 education. Participation in an off-campus musical event (concert/celebration/festival) required.

Prerequisites: none

Prerequisites: none