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Marica Tacconi, Ph.D. (Yale) Professor of Music
Darrin H. Thornton, Ph.D. (Penn State) Asisstant Assistant Professor of Music
Education
Linda Thornton, Ph.D. (Missouri) Associate Professor of Music Education
Jennifer Trost, M.Mus. (Michigan State) Associate Professor of Music
M. Daniel Yoder, M.Mus. (Idaho) Professor of Music
Charles Youmans, Ph.D. (Duke) Associate Professor of Music
Max Zorin, D.Mus.A. (Eastman) Associate Professor of Music
Master’s Degree Requirements
The School of Music offers three master’s degrees: the Master of Arts, the Master of Music
Education, and the Master of Music.
The Master of Arts in Music offers three tracks, in Music Theory (32 credits), Musicology (32
credits), and Music Theory and History (34 credits). All three tracks provide an interdisciplinary
approach to the field of music scholarship, a hallmark of our program, and all tracks require a
thesis. The track in Music Theory offers preparation in current modes of research and analysis
from a music theoretical perspective. The track in Musicology emphasizes the development of a
broad knowledge of music of all periods and, at the same time, cultivates one or more areas of
specialization. The track in Music Theory and History provides greater breadth by integrating
theoretical, analytical, and historical approaches to musical styles and works. Three programs
leading to the master of arts degree are offered. All three degrees require a research component.
The M.A. in Music Theory and History (34 credits) provides an interdisciplinary approach to the
field of music scholarship, whereas the M.A. in Musicology (32 credits) and the M.A. in Music
Theory (32 credits) are more specialized in preparing students for doctoral study. All three
programs require a thesis. A reading knowledge of German or another appropriate language must
be demonstrated before thesis credit may be scheduled. In the Master of Arts degree program, at
least one-half of the required credits must be at the 500 level or higher, and a comprehensive
examination is required.
The Mmaster of Mmusic Eeducation degree provides the opportunity for advanced study in
music, music learning and teaching, and teaching as reflective practice. The program requires
one full-time year of residency at the University Park campus, and is designed to be completed in
one academic year plus two summer semesters. Fulfillment of degree requirements includes
successful completion of 30 credits of course work that includes a final action research project
and resultant substantial article-length paper, followed by an oral presentation focusing on the
candidate's projects and course work. This presentation, including questions posed by the faculty
committee, serves as the final comprehensive examination. (Twenty credits must be earned at the
University Park campus and 18 credits must be at the 500-level or higher.)
The Mmaster of Mmusic degree (36 credits) provides offers four five majors: Performance,
Composition/Theory, Conducting, and Pedagogy and Performance (piano and voice tracks).
Piano Pedagogy and Performance, and Voice Performance and Pedagogy. The M.Mus. in
Performance offers three separate curricula with areas of emphasis in Voice, Keyboard, or
Orchestral Instruments. Depending on the area of emphasis, a recital, a composition project, or a
conducting project is required. For the M.Mus. in Performance with emphasis in voice or
keyboard, a master’s recital is required, in addition to either a master's paper or lecture-recital.