Church Music, Conducting Applied Emphasis (M.M.)

J. Thomas Mitts, Associate Professor of Music
Ruebush Hall, Room 140, (540) 665-4633, tmitts@su.edu

The Master of Music in Church Music curriculum is designed for the professional church musician who wishes to extend his or her knowledge and skills in the field.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Master of Music in Church Music degree will be able to:

demonstrate musicianship in solo performance;
demonstrate knowledge of repertoire for liturgical settings;
demonstrate the ability to lead a rehearsal or music component of a church service;
demonstrate knowledge of music theory and music history; and
demonstrate the ability to research and write.

Degree Requirements

The degree requirement is 30 credit hours and an overall grade point average of 3.0.

Course and Credit Requirements

APCN 501 Applied Conducting Credit(s): 2 (two semester sequence)
APCN 601 Applied Conducting Credit(s): 2 (two semester sequence)
APVO 501 Applied Voice Credit(s): 2 (two semester sequence)
APOG 501 Applied Organ Credit(s): 2 (two semester sequence)
MUCH 511 Hymnology I Credit(s): 1
MUCH 512 Hymnology II Credit(s): 1
MUCO 567 Choral Conducting for Church Musicians I Credit(s): 1
MUCO 568 Choral Conducting for Church Musicians II Credit(s): 1
CONR 601 Bibliography and Research Credit(s): 3
MULT 502 Oratorio/Choral Literature Credit(s): 3
MUPP 531 Graduate Half Recital Credit(s): 1 * (in voice or organ)
MUPP 531 Graduate Half Recital Credit(s): 1 * (in conducting)
MUTC 501 Form and Analysis I Credit(s): 2
Electives Credit(s): 8
Comprehensive Examination- Pass/Fail

Maximum of three credits from Graduate Church Music Institute

Select from the following:

APMC 501 Applied Composition
MUPP 533 Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice Credit(s): 3
MUEN Ensemble
Other electives individually approved by advisor
(maximum of four credit hours of ensemble may be applied toward degree requirements)

Total: 30 credits

*Minimum grade of “C” required.

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