Graduate Curriculum
The Department of Music offers the following graduate programs:
(Click on links for degree requirements pdf.)
Master of Music:
Composition and Theory: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
Conducting: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
Instrumental Performance: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
Jazz Performance: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
Music Education: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
Vocal Performance: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
Master of Arts:
Master of Arts in Music: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
Graduate Certificate:
Orchestral Studies: Degree Requirements 2008-10 Bulletin; 2006-08 Bulletin; 2004-06 Bulletin
General Information and Forms
Audition/Interview dates for Winter-Fall 2010 admission:
- Friday, November 13, 2009 (Primarily for January, 2010 admission)
- Friday, February 5, 2010
- Friday, February 19, 2010 (Additional date for Voice, Strings and Piano)
- Friday, March 5. 2010 (Talent-based Dept. of Music scholarship deadline)
Graduate Audition Request Form
Diagnostic exams for Winter 2010 admitted graduate students will be in early January. Exact dates will be posted by December 1. Please contact the main office (313) 577-1795 and register for the date of your choice.
- Click to view History Study Guide.
- Click to view Theory Study Guide.
Private Lesson Request Form for Graduate Students
Students must download, complete and print the Private Lesson form. The completed form must be printed, signed by your advisor and the Associate Chair (Dr. Norah Duncan IV), and returned to the main music office.
All WSU Master's students must complete and submit a Plan of Work no later than the completion of twelve (12) graduate credit hours. Download, complete and print the Plan of Work form. After completing the form, it must be approved by the student's program advisor and the Department's Graduate Officer.
Music Course Rotations (Fall 2009-Winter 2013)