Supervised professional work experience with an educational institution, musical organization, or arts agency.

Independent research topics directed by a faculty member at the doctoral level.

Continuation of beginning level of practical experience in conducting music therapy sessions with selected clients. Includes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of weekly music therapy sessions throughout the semester.

Nontraditional Format:

Field work under the supervision of a licensed music therapist (2-4 hours per week in the field plus preparation time).

Students plan and conduct group and individual projects.

Score preparation and study with emphasis on the conductor's point of view. Literature will be chosen from Medieval through Baroque periods.

Score preparation and study with emphasis on the conductor's point of view. Literature will be chosen from the Classic period to the present.

History and development of music in higher education in the United States and the mission, function, and operation of music units within a college or university setting.

History, styles, and forms of African music. Investigation of historical, cultural and social aspects, contexts and functions, music structures, instruments, genres, structures and indigenous societies, nation-states, and global industry.

 

Investigation of a special topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics and instructors vary from semester to semester.

 

Investigation of a special topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics and instructors vary from one semester to the next.