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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Music, PhD
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The Graduate Council approved a change to this program during the academic year. Please refer to the Catalog Addendum for more information.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and concentrations in composition, musicology or music theory requires a minimum of 90 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Of these 90 hours, at least 60 must be taken at UNT. Thirty hours may be transferred from other institutions with the approval of the Coordinator of Theory in the College of Music. A master’s degree from an accredited institution usually is accepted for the first 30 hours. The minimum residence requirement consists of two consecutive long terms/semesters (fall and the following spring, or spring and the following fall) with a minimum load of 9 hours each term/semester.
It should be understood that the Doctor of Philosophy degree cannot be earned by routine work alone, regardless of accuracy or amount. The degree will be conferred, rather, on the basis of mastery of the field of music as a whole and of proven ability either to plan and carry out an original investigation (in musicology or music theory) or to do creative work (in composition) with distinction.
Some degree programs require participation in a performance laboratory and/or ensemble. Music Laboratories are choir, orchestra, band, jazz lab band, and accompanying. Ensembles available for graduate student participation are: opera theater, early music ensembles, NOVA ensemble, intermedia performance arts, brass ensembles, chamber wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, chamber orchestra, percussion ensembles, string ensembles, vocal ensembles, harp ensemble, and Mariachi Aguilas.
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Degree requirements
Must have completed master’s core requirement (15 hours).
All concentrations require the completion of a common core:
Common core in Musicology, Music Theory, Ethnomusicology, and Performing Arts Health concentrations, 36 hours
Directed seminar, 3 hours
Selected in consultation with the appropriate advisor from:
Common core in Composition concentration tracks, 36 hours
12 hours selected from:
- 3 hours of MUMH XXXX
- 3 hours of MUTH XXXX
- 3 hours of MUET XXXX
- 3 hours of MUTH XXXX or MUET XXXX or MUMH XXXX
Related/Minor field, 12 hours
Option A: select from the list of related fields below
Option B: create self-designed related field
Option C: create related field from outside the College of Music
Self-Designed related field:
Students wishing to create a self-designed related field must submit the “Request for Self-Designed Related Field” form to the Graduate Studies Office along with a justification of ca. 300 words explaining how the proposed related field will further their professional, artistic, and academic goals. The form needs to include the course numbers and catalogue descriptions of each proposed course. It is the students’ responsibility to find a related field professor to serve on the Doctoral Advisory Committee and administer the written and oral portions of the qualifying exam. The chair of the composition division must approve the related field before the student files the Degree Plan and Committee Designation Form.
Related field outside the college of music:
Students wishing to pursue a related field outside the College of Music must submit the “Request for Related Field Outside the College of Music” form to the Graduate Studies Office along with a justification of ca. 300 words explaining how the proposed related field will further their professional, artistic and academic goals. The form needs to include the course numbers and catalogue descriptions of each proposed course. It is the students’ responsibility to find a related field professor to serve on the Doctoral Advisory Committee and administer the written and oral portions of the qualifying exam. The chair of the composition division must approve the related field before the student files the Degree Plan and Committee Designation Form.
Additional degree requirements
Placement examinations
Following the graduate placement examinations administered during orientation week, the student will be counseled by the major professor or major area designate. In conjunction with the faculties administering the examination, the major advisor will develop a plan, if needed, to satisfy review course requirements (not to exceed 6 credits of musicology and 3 credits of music theory). Graduate music history or music theory courses taken as a result of the placement examinations may not be counted toward the degree. A grade of B or better must be earned in each undergraduate or graduate course assigned as a review course.
Introduction to research
It is assumed that an entering PhD student will have had an introduction to research course at the master’s level (please see the Graduate Catalog Course Descriptions). If not, the student will be required to take MUMH 5010 , no later than the second semester of graduate work to facilitate research. Hours earned do not count toward the degree.
Grades
A grade of B or better is required in all leveling and review courses and in all courses counting toward the degree.
Advisory committee
The student’s advisory committee will include a member who has written a dissertation or similar document (other than the PhD chairperson) and is made up of:
- the major professor;
- the minor professor (related field representative); and
- a committee member.
The advisory committee should be selected and approved by the time the student has completed 12 hours of course work.
Qualifying examinations
Each student is required to pass qualifying examinations in his or her major field and is also required to pass qualifying examinations in a related field. Detailed information about the prerequisites, content and structure of the qualifying examinations may be found in each area handbook located at music.unt.edu.
Additional concentration requirements
Additional requirements for each concentration are outlined below. The Office of Graduate Studies in Music provides complete information concerning procedures, administrative details and GRE requirements for individual programs.
Concentration in Composition
Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in composition must submit a completed College of Music application form and a portfolio to the College of Music Admissions Office by the first Monday in December to be considered for acceptance in the following academic year. The portfolio must include scores, recordings, a resume or vita, transcripts, letters of recommendation, a writing sample and a personal statement; details are included in the Composition Student Handbook and on the composition division web site (music.unt.edu/comp/admissions/graduate).
General application information
- Please note that application to the Toulouse Graduate School is separate from application to the College of Music, and that admission to the Graduate School does not imply acceptance to the composition program.
- International applicants in composition must be provisionally accepted to the program prior to beginning study at the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI).
Additional application information may be found in the Composition Student Handbook or on the division web site (http://music.unt.edu/comp).
Degree requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in composition is a 60-hour degree with dissertation, including the Common Core (36 hours, listed above), plus two possible options for the remaining 24 hours:
Concentration in Composition, General Track, 24 hours
Concentration in Composition, Computer Music Media track, 24 hours
Additional degree requirements
Language requirement
Students must demonstrate proficiency in at least one language other than English or tool subject, as approved by the composition faculty. The language requirements must be satisfied before the student takes the qualifying examinations. Hours earned do not count toward the degree.
Dissertation
Upon completion of the qualifying examinations, doctoral students will be expected to enroll in dissertation (MUGC 6950 ) for three semesters. Additional dissertation registration may be required to satisfy continuous enrollment requirements. During those semesters of enrollment, students will meet with their major professor on a regular basis (typically one hour per week, similar to graduate composition lessons). Other arrangements may be made for non-resident students as long as (1) both the student and major professor agree on the terms, and (2) sufficient progression on the final document can be demonstrated to the graduate advisory committee each semester. Further information about dissertation requirements may be found in the Composition Student Handbook and (http://composition.music.unt.edu/composition-handbook).
Final comprehensive oral examination and dissertation defense
Upon completion of the dissertation credits and the qualifying examinations, the student is required to pass a two-hour final comprehensive oral examination and dissertation defense of his or her project before the examination committee. A reading copy of the dissertation is due in the College of Music Graduate Office one week prior to the Toulouse Graduate School submission deadline.
Concentration in Musicology
Concentration in Musicology, 24 hours
Students with a previous master’s degree may earn a PhD in Music with a Concentration in Musicology by completing a minimum of 60 hours of graduate credit including the Common Core.
Additional degree requirements
In addition to course requirements, each applicant for the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in musicology must meet the following requirements.
Music history, theory and ethnomusicology lecture series attendance
Each graduate student with a declared concentration in musicology is expected to attend all lectures presented in the division of music history, theory and musicology lecture series during each long term/semester of full-time enrollment (9 hours).
Language requirement
Students must demonstrate proficiency in two languages other than English. One of these languages must be German. The language requirements must be satisfied before the submission of the proposal. Hours earned do not count toward the degree.
Dissertation
The culmination of the doctoral work is a dissertation of appropriate scope, quality and originality. The student forms his or her dissertation committee in consultation with the major professor. The dissertation proposal will be submitted to the Graduate Academic Degrees Committee (GADCom) of the College of Music after successful completion of the qualifying examination. At this time, upon being admitted to candidacy, the student must maintain continuous dissertation enrollment (MUGC 6950 ) each long term/semester until the dissertation has been completed and accepted by the graduate dean. Registration in at least one summer session is required if the student is using university facilities and/or faculty time during that summer session. The final copies of the dissertation must be placed in the hands of the major professor at least two weeks before the scheduled oral examination in any given term/semester. A reading copy is due in the College of Music Graduate Office two weeks prior to the Toulouse Graduate School submission deadline.
Minor field/related field
The related field (within the College of Music) or minor field (a course of study outside the College of Music) must comprise at least 12 credit hours of study. The course of study and method of evaluation for the related or minor field will be determined by the faculty in that area. If degree credit is to be given for applied music, the student must pass the master’s-level entrance audition in performance prior to enrollment for these credit hours. The student who does not pass or take the audition may study applied music, but this credit will not count toward the 60 hours required for the degree.
Concentration in Musicology, 36 hours
Students without a previous bachelor’s degree may earn a PhD in Music with a concentration in musicology by completing a minimum of 72 hours of graduate credit including the Common Core.
Concentration in Music Theory
The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in music theory is a 60-hour degree with dissertation, including the Common Core (36 hours, listed above).
Concentration in Music Theory, 24 hours
Additional degree requirements
In addition to course requirements, each applicant for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in music with a concentration in music theory must meet the following requirements.
Music history and theory lecture series attendance
Each graduate student with a declared concentration in music theory is expected to attend all lectures presented in the Division of Music History and Theory Lecture Series during each long term/semester of full-time enrollment (9 hours).
Evidence of satisfactory progress
Students must receive a grade of B or better in all leveling and review courses and in all courses counting toward the degree. Students not meeting this standard will be placed on probation. Students not fulfilling the conditions of probation may be dismissed from the program.
Language requirement
Students must demonstrate proficiency in two languages other than English. One of these languages must be German. The language requirements must be satisfied before the student takes the qualifying examinations. Hours earned do not count toward the degree.
Dissertation
The culmination of the doctoral work is a dissertation of appropriate scope, quality and originality. The student forms his or her dissertation committee in consultation with the major professor. The dissertation proposal will be submitted to the Graduate Academic Degrees Committee (GADCom) of the College of Music after successful completion of the qualifying examination. At this time, upon being admitted to candidacy, the student must maintain continuous dissertation enrollment (MUGC 6950 ) each long term/semester until the dissertation has been completed and accepted by the graduate dean. Registration in at least one summer session is required if the student is using university facilities and/or faculty time during that summer session. The final copies of the dissertation must be placed in the hands of the major professor at least two weeks before the scheduled oral examination in any given term/semester. A reading copy is due in the College of Music Graduate Office two weeks prior to the Toulouse Graduate School submission deadline.
Minor Field/Related Field
The related field (within the College of Music) or minor field (a course of study outside the College of Music) must comprise at least 12 credit hours of study. The course of study and method of evaluation for the related or minor field will be determined by the faculty in that area. If degree credit is to be given for applied music, the student must pass the master’s-level entrance audition in performance prior to enrollment for these credit hours. The student who does not pass or take the audition may study applied music, but this credit will not count toward the 60 hours required for the degree.
Concentration in Ethnomusicology
The ethnomusicology concentration requires 24 hours of course work.
Additional Degree Requirements
In addition to course requirements, each applicant for the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in ethnomusicology must meet the following requirements.
Music history, theory and ethnomusicology lecture attendance
Each graduate student with a declared concentration in ethnomusicology is expected to attend all lectures presented in the Division of Music History, Theory and Ethnomusicology Lecture Series during each long term/semester of full-time enrollment (9 hours).
Language requirement
The student must demonstrate through a written examination competency in a foreign language other than English relevant to literature related to the dissertation research.
Dissertation
The culmination of the doctoral work is a dissertation of appropriate scope, quality and originality. The student forms his or her dissertation committee in consultation with the major professor. The dissertation proposal will be submitted to the Graduate Academic Degrees Committee (GADCom) of the College of Music after successful completion of the qualifying examination. At this time, upon being admitted to candidacy, the student must maintain continuous dissertation enrollment (MUGC 6950 ) each long term/semester until the dissertation has been completed and accepted by the graduate school. Registration in at least one summer session is required if the student is using university facilities and/or faculty time during that summer session. The final copies of the dissertation must be placed in the hands of the major professor at least two weeks before the scheduled oral examination in any given term/semester. A reading copy is due in the College of Music Graduate Office two weeks prior to the Toulouse Graduate School submission deadline.
Concentration in Performing Arts Health (this concentration is not currently accepting applications)
The Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in music and a concentration in performing arts health is a 60-hour degree with dissertation, including the Common Core (36 hours, listed above).
Concentration in Performing Arts Health, 24 hours
Additional degree requirements
In addition to course requirements, each applicant for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in music with a concentration in performing arts health must meet the following requirements.
Evidence of satisfactory progress
Students must receive a grade of B or better for all courses counting toward the degree, including leveling and review courses. Students not meeting this standard will be placed on probation. Students not fulfilling the conditions of probation may be dismissed from the program.
Tool subject
Each student must demonstrate proficiency in at least one tool subject tailored to the student’s research interests and approved by the advisory committee. Students must fulfill the tool-subject requirement before taking the qualifying examinations. Hours earned do not count toward the degree.
Dissertation
The culmination of the doctoral work is a dissertation of appropriate scope, quality and originality. The student forms his or her dissertation committee in consultation with the major professor. Upon being admitted to candidacy, the student must maintain continuous dissertation enrollment (MUGC 6950 ) each long term/semester until the dissertation has been completed and accepted by the graduate dean. Registration in at least one summer session is required if the student is using university facilities and/or faculty time during that summer session. The final copies of the dissertation must be placed in the hands of the major professor at least two weeks before the scheduled oral examination in any given term/semester. A reading copy is due in the College of Music Graduate Office two weeks prior to the Toulouse Graduate School submission deadline.
Related fields
All PhD degree candidates must include on their degree plan a related field of not fewer than 12 hours selected from the options listed below.
Collaborative piano
Required: audition and
Composition
Application procedures and prerequisites are included in the Composition Student Handbook, which may be downloaded from the composition division web site (music.unt.edu/comp).
Conducting
Pursuing a related field in conducting requires that the candidate apply to and be accepted by one of three areas: choral conducting, orchestral conducting or wind conducting. The candidate’s curriculum in the related field will be determined by the director of the discipline chosen.
Choral conducting
12 hours selected from
Contemporary music
Required
Early music
Required: audition for the early music committee
- 4 hours of applied instruction in period instrument or voice MUAG 5900
- 2 semester hours participation in Early Music Ensembles, MUEN 5530
Ensemble Singing
An audition for the Related Field Coordinator is required, and the related field must be approved by the major professor and the Related Field Coordinator.
Jazz studies
Required: audition and
Music and medicine
Required:
Music theory
Course work in music theory used to fulfill the requirements of the major field may not be counted toward the related field.
Required: A formal application to the Music Theory Area (see mhte.music.unt.edu for more information).
Musicology
Course work in music history used to fulfill requirements of the major field may not be counted toward the related field.
Required: A formal application to the Music History Area (see mhte.music.unt.edu for more information).
9 additional hours (6 hours must be at the 6000 level)
Three of the 9 hours must be from a course devoted to a topic from before 1750.
The remaining 6 hours may be chosen from the following
Opera
Required: 12 hours selected from the following
Performance
Required: audition and 12 hours selected of appropriate courses from MUAC (6500 level), and other courses in literature and pedagogy. (Open only to those with a major in conducting or composition.)
Piano pedagogy
Leveling and review courses may not be counted toward the related field or as electives.
Sacred music
Required: audition. Audition procedures may be obtained from the chair of the division of keyboard studies.
Students must select 12 hours from:
Two additional courses selected from:
Related field
The related field (within the College of Music) or minor field (a course of study outside the College of Music) must comprise at least 12 credit hours of study. The course of study and method of evaluation for the related field will be determined by the faculty in that area. If degree credit is to be given for applied music, the student must pass the master’s-level entrance audition in performance prior to enrollment for these credit hours. The student who does not pass or take the audition may study applied music, but this credit will not count toward the 60 hours required for the degree.
Minor field/related field
The related field (within the College of Music) or minor field (a course of study outside the College of Music) must comprise at least 12 credit hours of study. The course of study and method of evaluation for the related or minor field will be determined by the faculty in that area.
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