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Department of Music

Church Fine Arts / 226

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV 89557-0049

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Master of Music

Instrumental Performance

Degree Requirements (32 credits)

  • The master of music degree is available to students by audition. Recital performances will be auditioned before the department faculty.
  • Candidates are expected to demonstrate an advanced level of competency on their instrument. Specific audition requirements are determined by individual applied instructors.
  • Instrumental Performance
    • MUS 709--Contemporary Theory and Practice (3 credits) - Advanced harmonic practice and contemporary analytical procedures concentrating on music since 1900. (Prerequisites: MUS 301; MUS 302.)
    • MUS 731 & MUS 732--Advanced Music History I and II (6 credits) - Intensive study of western music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. (Prerequisites: MUS 341; MUS 342.)
    • MUS 790--Seminar in Music (3 credits) - Special problems in music history or theory with their professional implications. Maximum of 6 credits.
    • Thesis (two full recitals)/portfolio (6 credits)
    • Instrument (4 credits)
    • Ensemble (2 credits)
    • Electives (7 credits) 
    • Comprehensive Examination (1 credit)

For degree requirements from prior years, consult the General Course Catalog.

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