MUS 599Thesis

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Credits: Variable Candidates in composition must submit two substantial compositions; acceptability is judged by the thesis committee, consisting of the principal adviser and two other faculty members. Candidates in music history must submit an acceptable written thesis that demonstrates knowledge of appropriate research techniques. Acceptability of the thesis is judged by a thesis committee consisting of the principal adviser and two other faculty members, and an oral defense of the thesis must be made before the same committee. Candidates in performance (except those specializing in opera) must present two recitals. In most cases, one includes ensemble performances. Consult the director of graduate studies concerning recital requirements. Candidates whose field of specialization is opera must present one solo recital and perform a minimum of one of the following: - one featured role; - two supporting roles; or - two supporting and one "bit" role. Candidates in conducting must conduct, in public performances, one substantial work (or concert segment) with a major ensemble and at least two additional appropriate performances. All thesis recitals and roles must be approved in advance by the graduate committee and the performance be judged satisfactory by a thesis committee, consisting of the principal adviser(s) and two other faculty members.