Entrance Requirements
After acceptance to the program, an incoming M.M. student in the Sacred Music area completes:- the placement exams required by the Department of Music;
- a consultation with the School of Theology and Religious Studies regarding prior preparation in the area of liturgical studies. All incoming students must either demonstrate this compentency by written examination or register for TRS 540, Introduction to Liturgy (note: this is a required prerequisite course that does not count towards degree progress).
Programs of Study
Choral Conducting
| M.M. in Sacred Music (Choral Conducting) | Semester Hours |
| Liturgical Studies | 6 |
| TRS 640 Foundations in Liturgy (typically to be taken in the first fall semester) | 3 |
| TRS 641B The Eucharist (typically to be taken in the second fall semester) | 3 |
| Applied Skills | 14 |
| MUPI 7XX Primary Instrument (Conducting; four semesters) | 3 x 4 |
| MUPI 7XX Secondary Instrument (Organ; two semesters) | 1 x 2 |
| MUS 635A Repertory Chorus (conducting lab; four semesters) | 0 x 4 |
| Sacred Music | 12 |
| MUS 584 Liturgical Music | 3 |
| MUS 746 Seminar in Sacred Music | 3 |
| MUS 634 Sacred Choral Literature (two semesters) | 3 x 2 |
| Music History and Theory | 6 |
| MUS 711 Analysis of Music | 3 |
| MUS 5XX Music History Elective | 3 |
| Ensemble Performance: MUS 507A Chamber Choir | 0 |
| Non-credit participation in Chamber Choir is required for conducting concentration students each semester in residence. | 0 |
| Comprehensive Examinations: MUS 698A w/classes; MUS 698B w/o classes (see below) | 0 |
| Recital: MUS 697A w/classes; MUS 697B w/o classes (see below) | 0 |
| Total | 38 |
Organ Performance
|
M.M. in Sacred Music (Organ Performance) |
Semester Hours |
| Liturgical Studies | 6 |
| TRS 640 Introduction to Liturgy (typically to be taken in the first fall semester) | 3 |
| TRS 641B The Eucharist (typically to be taken in the second fall semester) | 3 |
| Applied Skills | 18 |
| MUPI 7XX Primary Instrument (Organ; four semesters) | 3 x 4 |
| MUPI 7XX Secondary Instrument (Conducting; two semesters) | 3 x 2 |
| MUS 635A Repertory Chorus (conducting lab; four semesters) | 0 |
| Sacred Music | 12 |
| MUS 584 Liturgical Music | 3 |
| MUS 746 Seminar in Sacred Music | 3 |
| MUS 634 Sacred Choral Literature (one semester) | 3 |
| MUS 516 Survey of Organ Literature | 3 |
| Music History and Theory | 6 |
| MUS 711 Analysis of Music | 3 |
| MUS 5XX Music History Elective | 3 |
| Ensemble Performance: MUS 507A Chamber Choir | 0 |
| Non-credit participation in Chamber Choir is required for organ performance concentration students each semester in residence. | 0 |
| Comprehensive Examinations: MUS 698A w/classes; MUS 698B w/o classes (see below) | 0 |
| Recital: MUS 697A w/classes; MUS 697B w/o classes (see below) | 0 |
| Total | 42 |
Comprehensive Examinations
The student may schedule comprehensive examinations (MUS 698A w/classes; MUS 698B w/o classes) following the adviser's written approval. Students take a two-hour examination in Sacred Repertoire and Liturgical Studies.
Graduation Recital
A one-hour public recital (MUS 697A w/classes; MUS 697B w/o classes) in the area of concentration is required. This may be fulfilled by accruing one hour's worth of performance over multiple concerts or recitals.