Master of Music (MM) in Carillon
The Master of Music (MM) degree in Carillon requires a minimum of 31 credit hours of graduate-level coursework, distributed into the categories listed below. Selections must be approved by your master's committee.
Contacts:
- Area Coordinator: Elizabeth Berghout, eberghout@ku.edu or 785-864-4464
- Graduate Student Academic Services: musicgrad@ku.edu or 785-864-1952
A list of all course offerings can be found on the Schedule of Classes. To track progress, please download the degree progress check-sheet (.pdf).
Master of Music (MM): Carillon Program Guide
Prerequisites
Must be cleared in accordance with school and area policies
Music History
| Check | Course |
|---|---|
| Medieval : Exam / MUSC 474 | |
| Renaissance : Exam / MUSC 475 | |
| Baroque : Exam / MUSC 476 | |
| Classical : Exam / MUSC 477 | |
| Romantic : Exam / MUSC 478 | |
| 20th Century : Exam / MUSC 479 |
Music Theory
| Check | Course |
|---|---|
| Harmony : Exam / MTHC 400 | |
| Aural Skills : Exam / MTHC 402 | |
| Form : Exam / MTHC 404 | |
| 20th Century : Exam / MTHC 406 |
Music Core
Research Skills (3 hours)
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC 801 | 3 | ||
| Waiver or equivalent course accepted with approval | |||
Musicology and Theory (9 hours)
At least 1 course from each area
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSC | |||
| MTHC | |||
Major Area
Studio Lessons (12 hours)
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARI 811 | |||
| CARI 811 | |||
| CARI 811 | |||
| CARI 811 |
Studio Class in Carillon (0 credit hours)
CARI 820; each semester in residence
| Term | Grade | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
History of Carillon Literature (3 hours)
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARI 804 | 3 |
Master's Recital (1 hour)
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 899 |
Electives (3 hours)
| Course | Hrs | Term | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
University-Level Exams
Exam Authorization forms should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the exam date
| Exam | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Final Oral Exam |
Graduate Advisory Committee
Minimum of 3 faculty members for master's committee
| Committee Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Chair | |
| Organ/Church Music | |
| MUSC / MTHC | |
| Optional |
Graduation Requirements
| Completed | Course Requirements |
|---|---|
| 31 Total Graduate Credit Hours | |
| 3.0 Cumulative Graduate GPA | |
| Applied for Graduation in Enroll & Pay | |
| Complete Exam Authorization Form (.pdf) (at least two weeks prior to exam date) | |
| Verify all recital programs are on file at musicgrad@ku.edu |