Program Description

The program for the M.A. or M.M. degree in applied music requires a minimum of 32 semester hours of graduate course work, including:

A core of required music courses (10 hours): MUS 601 and three of the following: MUS 520, 525, 621, 622.

Area of Concentration (10 hours): MUS 675, 679, and 6 hours from the following: MUS 612, 613, 614, 615.

Course work outside the music department: 6-9 hours approved by the adviser.

Electives: 3-6 hours of music courses.

Successful completion of a public lecture/recital (MUS 679) is required of all masterís candidates, as is satisfactory performance on a combined written and oral
comprehensive examination. A thesis is optional.

FACILITIES
Equipped with the latest hardware and software for technology instruction, the Coulter Music Building houses a Music Technology Classroom  (17 Macintosh stations), and the MIDI Advanced Synthesis Studio (a cross-platform lab).  Multimedia labs include the Collaborative Advanced Technology Area (CATA) of the Faculty Center in Hunter Library,  a cross-platform multimedia lab in Killian Education Building, and the new digital recording and TV production studios in the Center for Applied Technology.  The Center studio houses1 1200 square foot tracking room, contol room, two isolation booths, and several audio editing rooms.   A new Fine and Performing Arts facility opens in Fall, 2004.

EQUIPMENT
The music technology classroom (Coulter 374) and other labs are equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and software for recording and editing digital audio and video.   The CAT recording stuio features an SLL C200 all digital reording console, Pro Tools audio editing, and other state-of-the-art recording gear.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE
The program provides most major cross platform software applications, including...

• Music Notation - Finale, Sibelius
• MIDI Sequencing - Digital Performer, Logic Audio
• CAI - Music Ace, Practica Musica, ChartCreator, Band-in-a-Box, Smart Music
• WEB development - Dreamweaver, and Fireworks
• Presentation - Microsoft Powerpoint
• Graphics - Adobe Photoshop
• Digital Video -  iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Bryce
• Digital Audio Recording and Editing - Pro Tools, Peak Audio, Sound Forge
• Digital Audio Production - Garageband, Soundtrack, Acid, Metasynth
• Multimedia Development - Flash, Macromedia Dirctor

and many more...

For additional information contact: 
Bruce H. Frazier
Commercial & Electronic Music
Western Carolina University
253 Coulter
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723

Phone: (828) 227-7242
Fax: (828) 227-7266
E-mail: bfrazier@email.wcu.edu

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503 Marching Band Techniques (2)

520 Studies in Music Literature (3, R9)

Historical and theoretical study of various forms of music literature. Only 3 hours may be counted as part of the graduate core curriculum. (formerly 625)

525 Twentieth-Century Music (3) 

Historical and theoretical issues in twentieth-century music.

592 Orff-Schulwerk Level I (3)

A study of basic Orff-Schulwerk techniques.

593 Topics in Music (1-3, R12) 

Issues in music performance, education, or the music business. Only 6 credit hours may be counted toward any graduate degree course requirements.

597 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy (1, R4)

2 Lab.

598 Seminar in Accompanying (1, R4)

2 Lab.

601 Writing About Music (1)

Writing workshop focusing on styles and techniques appropriate to the discussion of music in various contexts. 2 Lab.

611 Applied Music (1, R4)

One half-hour lesson per week in minor performance area.

612 Applied Music (2, R8)

Two half-hour lessons per week in major performance area.

613 Applied Music (3, R9) 

Three half-hour lessons per week in major performance area.

614 Applied Conducting (1, R4)

One half-hour lesson per week in choral or instrumental conducting.

615 Applied Composition (2, R8)

Two half-hour lessons per week in composition.

621 History of Musical Theory (3)

The historical development of music theory as a language for scholarly discussion of music.

622 Influences of Folk Traditions on Western Art Music (3)

Historical and theoretical perspectives on the incorporation of "foreign" or "folk" influences into the Western art music tradition.

640 Seminar in Music Pedagogy (3, R6) 

Techniques and materials of teaching for voice and instruments. Only 3 semester hours may be applied toward major area requirements for the MA in music.

650 Advanced Flute Repair (2, R8)

PREQ: MUS 593, Special Topics: instrument repair; permission of the instructor. 4 Lab.

675 Ensemble (1, R6) 

Participation in any departmental ensemble to expand knowledge of literature, conducting, and performance. Meetings as arranged.

679 Lecture/Recital (3, R6)

Requirements determined by the student's advisory committee. Students may not simultaneously enroll in MUS 612, 613, 614, or 615. Only 3 semester hours may be counted toward degree requirements.

680 Independent Study (1, R6)

693 Orff-Schulwerk Level II (3)

A study of intermediate level Orff-Schulwerk techniques. PREQ: 592.

694 Orff-Schulwerk Level III (3)

A study of advanced level Orff-Schulwerk techniques. PREQ: 693.

695 Music Education Seminar (3)

Music curriculum within the general education framework; current philosophies and trends.

699 Thesis (3) 

Requirements determined by the student's advisory committee. Only 3 semester hours may be counted toward degree requirements.

779 Continuing Research-Non-Thesis Option (1, R10)

See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the graduate catalog. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. PREQ: Must NOT be enrolled in a thesis program. S/U grading.

799 Continuing Research-Thesis Option (2, R24)

See Policy on Completion of Thesis and Dissertation found in the Admissions and Degree Requirements Section of the graduate catalog. These hours will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. PREQ: Student must be enrolled in a thesis program. S/U grading.