UCC/UGC/YCC
Proposal for New Academic Plan, Plan Change, or Plan Deletion
FAST TRACK
(Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to UCC or UGC Fast Track Policy for eligibility)
If this is a new plan proposal and the plan is not listed in the current NAU academic
program inventory, then you must complete the “Proposal to establish a New Degree”
form.
If this proposal represents changes to the intent of the plan or its integral components,
review by the college dean, graduate dean (for graduate items) and/or the provost may
be required prior to college curricular submission.
1. Effective beginning FALL:
2012
See effective dates calendar
2. College:
Arts and Letters
4. Academic
Plan Name: Master of Music
6. Plan proposal:
3. Academic Unit:
5. Emphasis:
New Plan*
New
Emphasis
Music
All
Plan Change**
Emphasis
Change
Plan Deletion
Emphasis
Deletion
** UCC plan or sub plan proposals must include an updated 8-term plan.
** UGC plan or sub plan proposals must include an updated program of study.
All Plans with NCATE designation, or plans seeking NCATE designation, must include a
letter of approval from the NAU NCATE administrator prior to college curricular
submission.
7. NCATE designation, if applicable:
Initial Plan
Advanced Plan
Change from Initial to Advanced Plan
Revised 06/22/2011
Remove Designation
Change from Advanced to Initial Plan
8. Current / New* catalog plan text in this
column. Cut and paste, in its entirety, from the
current on-line academic catalog:
(http://www4.nau.edu/aio/AcademicCatalog/academiccata
Show the proposed changes in this column.
Bold the changes, to differentiate from what is
not changing, and change font to Bold Red
with strikethrough for what is being deleted.
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M.Music
M.Music
The Master of Music degree is the terminal music degree
offered in the School of Music at NAU. With nine specific
Emphasis (sub-plan) areas, students earning a Master of
Music degree engage in a program of study that prepares
them for an array of paths and career choices in the field of
music. Our nine Emphases are:
Instrumental
Conducting
Piano
Instrumental
Musicolo Accompanying
Performance
gy
and Chamber
Music
Vocal
Suzuki Violin/Viola Theory
Performance
Choral Conducting
Composi
tion
Candidates in this program enhance and develop their artistic
and intellectual skills, leading them to teaching careers in
public schools, arts academies, and community colleges; to
performing careers in professional symphonies, wind groups,
choruses, and opera companies; and to a continuation of their
academic path in leading doctoral programs across the
country.
Degree Requirements
Complete the following 36 units of degree requirements
which include Core Requirements and an Emphasis.
Core Requirements
Complete the following 12 units of Core
Requirements:



MUS 684 (3 units)
MUS 603 (3 units)
MUS 62X—Choose from MUS 621, 622,
623, 624, 625, 626, 627 (6 units)
In addition, you must:

Upon entry, complete a self-paced,
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The Master of Music degree is the terminal music degree
offered in the School of Music at NAU. With nine specific
Emphasis (sub-plan) areas, students earning a Master of Music
degree engage in a program of study that prepares them for an
array of paths and career choices in the field of music. Our
nine Emphases are:
Choral Conducting
Composi
tion
Instrumental
Performance
Musicolo
gy
Suzuki Violin/Viola Theory
Instrumental
Conducting
Piano
Accompanying
and Chamber
Music
Vocal
Performance
Candidates in this program enhance and develop their artistic
and intellectual skills, leading them to teaching careers in
public schools, arts academies, and community colleges; to
performing careers in professional symphonies, wind groups,
choruses, and opera companies; and to a continuation of their
academic path in leading doctoral programs across the
country.
Degree Requirements
Complete the following 36 units of degree requirements
which include Core Requirements and an Emphasis.
Core Requirements
Complete the following 12 units of Core
Requirements:



MUS 684 (3 units)
MUS 603 (3 units)
MUS 62X—Choose from MUS 621, 622,
623, 624, 625, 626, 627 (6 units)
In addition, you must:

Upon entry, complete a self-paced,
competency-based online music history

competency-based online music history
tutorial and theory placement exam
(unless waived by Associate Director of
Graduate Studies).
Pass a final comprehensive oral exam.
Emphasis Requirements
Choose from one of the following Emphases:

tutorial and theory placement exam
(unless waived by Associate Director of
Graduate Studies).
Pass a final comprehensive oral exam.
Emphasis Requirements
Choose from one of the following Emphases:
Choral Conducting
Choral Conducting
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in
Choral Conducting is geared towards students
wishing to enhance their musical and
conducting abilities while gaining a firm
academic background in choral music.
Complete the following 24 units of Choral
Conducting Emphasis Requirements:







MUP 631 (9 units)
MUS 665 (2 units)
MUS 666 (2 units)
MUS 667 (2 units)
MUS 681 (3 units)
MUP 6XX—Choose from MUP 649-679
(3 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 Elective(s) (3 units)
In addition, you must:




sing in one major choral ensemble
each semester.
sing in all choral conducting lecture
recitals.
satisfy a diction requirement
comparable to a two-semester
undergraduate sequence.
pass piano and ear training
proficiencies administered by the
conducting faculty.
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in
Choral Conducting is geared towards students
wishing to enhance their musical and
conducting abilities while gaining a firm
academic background in choral music.
Complete the following 24 units of Choral
Conducting Emphasis Requirements:







MUP 631 (9 units)
MUS 665 (2 units)
MUS 666 (2 units)
MUS 667 (2 units)
MUS 681 (3 units)
MUP 6XX (660 or 670)—
(Choral/Vocal or Instrumental
Ensemble Choose from MUP 649679) (3 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 Elective(s) (3 units)
In addition, you must:




sing in one major choral ensemble each
semester.
sing in all choral conducting lecture
recitals.
satisfy a diction requirement comparable
to a two-semester undergraduate
sequence.
pass piano and ear training proficiencies
administered by the conducting faculty.
Composition
Composition
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in
Composition allows graduate students to
prepare for doctoral work in their area of
compositional interest. Students receive a firm
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in
Composition allows graduate students to
prepare for doctoral work in their area of
compositional interest. Students receive a firm
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grounding in tonal analysis, post-tonal theory
and analysis, music theory pedagogy, and
composition.
grounding in tonal analysis, post-tonal theory
and analysis, music theory pedagogy, and
composition.
Complete the following 24 units of
Composition Emphasis Requirements:
Complete the following 24 units of Composition
Emphasis Requirements:






MUS
MUS
MUS
MUP
MUS
MUS
600
607
670
615
680
699
(3
(3
(3
(9
(1
(4
units)
units)
units)
units)
unit)
units)
In addition, you must:

complete a successful Thesis defense.






MUS
MUS
MUS
MUP
MUS
MUS
600 (3 units)
607 (3 units)
670 (3 units)
615 620 (9 units)
680 (1 unit)
699 (4 units)
In addition, you must:

complete a successful Thesis defense.
Instrumental Conducting
Instrumental Conducting
The Master in Music with an Emphasis in Instrumental
Conducting prepares students for careers in educational and
non-profit artistic/cultural organizations. They lead school,
community college, and community-related music, chamber,
band, orchestra, and symphony programs. Students in this
program are also well prepared for doctoral-level work.
The Master in Music with an Emphasis in Instrumental
Conducting prepares students for careers in educational and
non-profit artistic/cultural organizations. They lead school,
community college, and community-related music, chamber,
band, orchestra, and symphony programs. Students in this
program are also well prepared for doctoral-level work.
Complete the following 24 units of
Instrumental Conducting Emphasis
Requirement:
Complete the following 24 units of
Instrumental Conducting Emphasis
Requirement:






MUP 631 (12 units)
MUS 661 (2 units)
MUS 662 (2 units)
MUS 681 (3 units)
MUP 6XX—Choose from MUP 649-679
(2 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (3
units)
In addition, you must:

pass piano and ear training
proficiencies administered by the
conducting faculty.
Instrumental Performance
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in
Instrumental Performance teaches students
the skills, repertory, and professional
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





MUP 631 (12 units)
MUS 661 (2 units)
MUS 662 (2 units)
MUS 681 (3 units)
MUP 6XX (660 or 670)—
(Choral/Vocal or Instrumental
Ensemble Choose from MUP 649679) (2 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (3
units)
In addition, you must:

pass piano and ear training proficiencies
administered by the conducting faculty.
Instrumental Performance
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in
Instrumental Performance teaches students
strategies needed to become a successful
instrumental performer.
Complete the following 24 units of
Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Requirements:





MUP 5XX—Choose from MUP 511-530
(9 units)
MUP 6XX—large instrumental ensemble
(2 units)
MUP 6XX—chamber music ensemble
(2 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUS/ MUP 500/600 level Elective(s)
(10 units)
In addition, you must:
o
play in one large conducted
instrumental ensemble each
semester.
the skills, repertory, and professional strategies
needed to become a successful instrumental
performer.
Complete the following 24 units of
Instrumental Performance Emphasis
Requirements:





MUP 5XX 611—(Private Lessons II
Choose from MUP 511-530) (9 units)
MUP 6XX 670—(Advanced
Instrumental large instrumental
Ensemble) (2 4 units)
MUP 6XX—chamber music
ensemble (2 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUS/ MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (10
units)
In addition, you must:
o
Musicology
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Musicology aims
to prepare students to pursue doctoral study in musicology
and other academic fields. Emphasis is placed on the
transition from undergraduate student to graduate student.
Students are encouraged to engage in music study with
greater independence and critical thought.
play in one large conducted
instrumental ensemble each
semester.
Musicology
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Musicology aims to
prepare students to pursue doctoral study in musicology and
other academic fields. Emphasis is placed on the transition
from undergraduate student to graduate student. Students are
encouraged to engage in music study with greater
independence and critical thought.
Complete the following 24 units of Musicology
Emphasis Requirements:




MUS 62X—Choose from MUS 621, 622,
623, 624, 625, 626, 627 (6 units)
MUS 670 (3 units)
MUS 699 (4 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Electives (11
units)
In addition, you must:


satisfy a foreign-language requirement
(waived by examination) comparable to
a two-year sequence at the
undergraduate level.
complete a successful Thesis defense.
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Complete the following 24 units of Musicology Emphasis
Requirements:




MUS 62X—Choose from MUS 621, 622,
623, 624, 625, 626, 627 (6 units)
MUS 670 (3 units)
MUS 699 (4 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Electives (11
units)
In addition, you must:

satisfy a foreign-language requirement
(waived by examination) comparable to
a two-year sequence at the
Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Piano
Accompanying and Chamber Music teaches the skills,
repertory, and strategies needed to become a successful
professional pianist. Piano studios are purposely small to
ensure maximum time in performance and for highly
individualized instruction.

undergraduate level.
complete a successful Thesis defense.
Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Piano
Accompanying and Chamber Music teaches the skills,
repertory, and strategies needed to become a successful
professional pianist. Piano studios are purposely small to
ensure maximum time in performance and for highly
individualized instruction.
Complete at least 24 of the following units of Piano
Accompanying and Chamber Music Emphasis
Requirements:







MUP 521 (8 units)
MUS 620 (3 units)
MUP 663 (4 units)
MUP 664 (1-2 units)
MUP 666 (1-2 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (46 units)
In addition, you must:

take a diction exam and satisfy any
deficiencies.
Complete at least 24 of the following units of Piano
Accompanying and Chamber Music Emphasis
Requirements:








Suzuki Violin/Viola
This Master of Music with an Emphasis Suzuki Violin/Viola
teaches the skills, repertory, and professional strategies
needed to become a successful Suzuki teacher and performer.
The Suzuki studios are purposely small to ensure maximum
time for highly individualized instruction.
MUP 521 611—(Private Lessons II
(8 units)
MUS 620 (3 units)
MUP (660 or 670)—(Choral/Vocal
or Instrumental Ensemble (6-8
units)
MUP 663 (4 units)
MUP 664 (1-2 units)
MUP 666 (1-2 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (4-6
units)
In addition, you must:

take a diction exam and satisfy any
deficiencies.
Suzuki Violin/Viola
Complete at least 24 of the following units of Suzuki
Violin/Viola Emphasis Requirements:






MUP 527/528 (9 units)
MUS 607 (4-6 units)
MUS 640 (2 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUP 649 or 650 (2 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (46 units)
In addition, you must:
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This Master of Music with an Emphasis Suzuki Violin/Viola
teaches the skills, repertory, and professional strategies needed
to become a successful Suzuki teacher and performer. The
Suzuki studios are purposely small to ensure maximum time
for highly individualized instruction.
Complete at least 24 of the following units of Suzuki
Violin/Viola Emphasis Requirements:

MUP 527/528 611—(Private
Lessons II (9 units)

play in one large instrumental
ensemble each semester.



Theory

The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Theory allows
graduate students to prepare for doctoral work in their area of
music theory interest. Students receive a firm grounding in
tonal analysis, post-tonal theory and analysis, music theory
pedagogy, and composition.

MUS 607 (4-6 units)
MUS 640 (2 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUP 649 or 650 (660 or 670)—
(Choral/Vocal or Instrumental
Ensemble) (2 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (4-6
units)
In addition, you must:
Complete the following 24 units of Theory Emphasis
Requirements:






MUS 600 (3 units)
MUS 607 (3 units)
MUS 670 (3 units)
MUP 615 (3 units)
MUS 699 (4 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (8
units)
In addition, you must:

complete a successful Thesis defense.
Vocal Performance
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Vocal
Performance teaches the skills, repertory, and professional
strategies needed to become a successful vocal performer.
The Voice Performance studios are purposely small to ensure
maximum time in performance and for highly individualized
instruction.

play in one large instrumental ensemble
each semester.
Theory
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Theory allows
graduate students to prepare for doctoral work in their area of
music theory interest. Students receive a firm grounding in
tonal analysis, post-tonal theory and analysis, music theory
pedagogy, and composition.
Complete the following 24 units of Theory Emphasis
Requirements:






MUS 600 (3 units)
MUS 607 (3 units)
MUS 670 (3 units)
MUP 615 620 (3 units)
MUS 699 (4 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600 level Elective(s) (8
units)
In addition, you must:
Complete the following 24 units of Vocal Performance
Emphasis Requirements:







MUP 529 (9 units)
MUS 620 (3 units)
MUS 640 (2 units)
MUP 664 (3 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUS 6XX—Choose from MUP 649-679
(2 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600-level Elective(s) (4
units)
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
complete a successful Thesis defense.
Vocal Performance
The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Vocal Performance
teaches the skills, repertory, and professional strategies needed
to become a successful vocal performer. The Voice
Performance studios are purposely small to ensure maximum
time in performance and for highly individualized instruction.
Complete the following 24 units of Vocal Performance
Emphasis Requirements:
In addition, you must:

satisfy a diction requirement
comparable to a two-semester
undergraduate sequence.







MUP 529 611—(Private Lessons II)
(9 units)
MUS 620 (3 units)
MUS 640 (2 units)
MUP 664 660—(Choral/Vocal
Ensemble) (3 units)
MUS 680 (1 unit)
MUS 6XX—Choose from MUP 649-679
(2 units)
MUS/MUP 500/600-level Elective(s) (4
units)
In addition, you must:

satisfy a diction requirement comparable
to a two-semester undergraduate
sequence.
9. Please list the Learning Outcomes of the Plan/Emphasis (see degree major assessment
webpage http://www4.nau.edu/assessment/main/degree/degree.htm), if applicable to the proposal.
10. Will this proposal affect other plans, sub plans, or course offerings, etc.? Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact and attach written responses from the affected academic
units prior to college curriculum submission.
11. Does this proposal have the support of the Dean’s office, including sufficient resources to
administer the plan?
Yes
No
12. Is this plan currently offered at the same academic level by any other academic unit at
NAU?
Yes
No
If yes, list the plan(s) with duplicate material. If the duplication is great than 20%,
explain why NAU should establish the plan.
13. Justification for plan proposal.
This plan change reflects the reorganization of MUP private lessons and ensemble
courses. They are being recreated as topics courses in order to:
1. Create the ability to track student progress.
2. Ensure appropriate and clear-cut levels of course transfer, especially from community
colleges.
3. Avoid the proliferation of course numbers.
4. Reduce the number of course repetitions mandated by our curricula in response to the
new federal financial aid regulation.
Revised 06/22/2011
Answer 14 for UCC/YCC only:
14. Will this requirement be a Student Individualized Plan?
Yes
No
(Due to the flexible nature of Student Individualized Plans, selecting yes
will require the requesting academic unit to submit an exception for every
student in this plan. These exceptions outline the approved individual
requirements for encoding by Degree Progress staff in the system).
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
03/22/2012
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/ Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC/YCC Approval
Approved as submitted:
Revised 06/22/2011
Date
Yes
No
Approved as modified: Yes
No