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Master of Arts in Music (M.A. in Music)
Graduate programs at WMU equip students to combine academic discipline with Christian formation and discipleship. Students are expected to demonstrate they have acquired knowledge on a graduate level of competency. The programs are designed to integrate knowledge of biblical and theological disciplines with practical skills to help broaden the student’s Christian worldview.
The Master of Arts in Music degree is a two-year program designed to provide opportunities for advanced study in music so that graduates may use their musical talents to serve the Church and the world. Graduates will be qualified to serve as directors of music, private music instructors, and performers. The MA in Music program requires 48 semester hours. As many as 24 semester hours of graduate work may be transferred from another program.
Program Goals
The objectives of the Master of Arts in Music program are that students be equipped:
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With competence to serve as a director of music |
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To serve as private music instructors |
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With a desire to bring joy to God’s heart through ones own personal worship |
Prerequisites
Students who do not have a BA in music will be asked to take BA-level prerequisite instruction including some or all of the following areas:
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Sight Singing & Aural Skill |
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Keyboard Harmony |
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Counterpoint |
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Music History |
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Music Ensemble |
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Individual Instruction |
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Emphasis Classes |
Students without prerequisite studies in music will meet with the music program director to determine which BA courses will be required. Students may be required to take more than one semester of instruction in a particular area (e.g., Counterpoint 1 and Counterpoint 2). For students who do not have a BA in music, but do have college-level music instruction, they will meet with the music program director to assess which prerequisites may still be needed.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Master of Arts in Music program, each student is required to have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours beyond the Bachelor’s degree. The hours can be a combination of transfer credit, and course work with a 2.5 GPA and above. At least 24 hours must be completed at World Mission University. Candidates in Piano, Organ, Accompanying, Conducting, Vocal, Orchestral Instruments, and Praise Ministry must present a full recital and receive a passing grade. In addition, candidates in Conducting and Vocal must pass a Keyboard Proficiency Examination before graduation.
Course Titles and Level
All courses at the Master degree level are numbered 500 - 699. Course descriptions are provided in the school's catalog. Those courses marked by an asterisk (*) refer to courses that can be waived by proficiency examinations or advanced standing.
Degree Requirements: 48 Hours
The M.A. in Music requires 48 semester hours of course work comprised of 12 semester hours of biblical/theological and practices of ministry studies, and 36 semester hours of professional studies.
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