Contemporary Musical Arts

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25 and Prior

Studio (4 credits per semester)

CMA 500	Studio Contemporary Musical Arts (Graduate)	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Contemporary Musical Arts Ensemble

CMA ENS	Contemporary Musical Arts Ensemble	1
Total Credit Hours:		4

4 semesters required.

Contemporary Musical Arts

CMA 521	Third Stream Methodology I	2
CMA 522	Third Stream Methodology II	2
CMA 523	Third Stream Methodology III	2
CMA 524	Third Stream Methodology IV	2
Total Credit Hours:		8

Musicology

MHST 5xx	Any MHST course with a 500-level course number	2
	Or
MHST 6xx	Any MHST course with a 600-level course number	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

All courses with code MHST 5xx or MHST 6xx are 3-credit courses as of Fall 2025. Students should consult with their advisors to discuss appropriate plans for fulfillment of their degree requirements. 

Music Theory

THYG xxx	Any credit-bearing course with a THYG prefix	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

As of Fall 2025, the THYG prefix is no longer used. Students will take courses with prefix MTHY and a course number of 500 or above. All courses with code MTHY 5xx are 3-credit courses as of Fall 2025. Students should consult with their advisors to discuss appropriate plans for fulfillment of their degree requirements. 

Electives

Total Credit Hours:

8

Recital

CMA 699	Master of Music Recital	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Total Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements

1. Graduate Ear Training (CMA 057 or JS 509) may be required based on results of the departmental aural exam given during Orientation; passing the exam or the course is prerequisite to the second year of study
2. Promotional at the end of the first year (CMA 595); students submit a recording of two pieces and a paper outlining the year’s progress and plans for the future
3. Participation in Contemporary Musical Arts Workshop (CMA WKSHP) is required during all semesters as the student fulfills their full-time residency requirement

Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 25-26

Studio (4 credits per semester)

CMA 500	Studio Contemporary Musical Arts (Graduate)	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Contemporary Musical Arts Ensemble

CMA ENS	Contemporary Musical Arts Ensemble	1
Total Credit Hours:		4

4 semesters required.

Contemporary Musical Arts

CMA 521	Third Stream Methodology I	2
CMA 522	Third Stream Methodology II	2
CMA 523	Third Stream Methodology III	2
CMA 524	Third Stream Methodology IV	2
Total Credit Hours:		8

Musicology or Music Theory

MHST 5xx	Any MHST course with a 500-level course number	3
	Or
MHST 6xx	Any MHST course with a 600-level course number	3
	Or
MTHY 5xx	Any Course with Prefix MTHY 5xx	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

 

Electives

Total Credit Hours:

9

Recital

CMA 699	Master of Music Recital	2
Total Credit Hours:		2

Total Credit Hours: 42

Additional Requirements

1. Graduate Ear Training (CMA 057 or JS 509) may be required based on results of the departmental aural exam given during Orientation; passing the exam or the course is prerequisite to the second year of study
2. Promotional at the end of the first year (CMA 595); students submit a recording of two pieces and a paper outlining the year’s progress and plans for the future
3. Participation in Contemporary Musical Arts Workshop (CMA WKSHP) is required during all semesters as the student fulfills their full-time residency requirement