MM, concentration in Music History & Literature:

The MM, concentration in Music History & Literature, requires minimum coursework of 33 credit hours.

As part of a complete application, applicants will take diagnostic exams in music theory, music’s history, and musicianship. For more information about this diagnostic exam.

Applicants for the MM in Music History & Literature, should submit the following portfolio materials in support of their application for the graduate program:

• Personal statement: Typed 750-1000 word essay discussing your background and musical training, including your interest in musicology and a statement of your professional goals.
• A substantive, adequately documented music-history or music-theory paper (10-25 pages), which demonstrates potential for musicological and analytical study of music, as well as appropriate research and writing skills.
• As part of a complete application, applicants will take diagnostic exams in music theory, music’s history, and musicianship.
• For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Graduate School’s online application, found here.

Students accepted in the music history and literature concentration must demonstrate reading ability in at least one appropriate secondary language. Those identified with deficiencies will be advised to take courses as appropriate.

In order to earn the degree, candidates for the MM in Music History & Literature must satisfy the course requirements specified in the graduate catalog, including a methodically researched thesis of substantial proportions (minimum 50 pages), written under faculty supervision.