Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25 and Prior
Studio (4 credits per semester)
| PRCBR 500 | Studio Percussion & Brass (Graduate) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Large Ensemble
| ORCH ENS | Orchestral Ensemble | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Percussion Ensemble
| PRCBR 530T | Music for Percussionists | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Percussion
Repertoire
| PRCBR 560T | Percussion Orchestral Repertoire Class | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 761T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani I | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 762T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani II | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 763T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani III | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 764T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani IV | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Students must earn a minimum of 4 credits from these classes.
Drum Set & Hand Drumming
Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from these classes.
Chamber Music
| CHM MUS | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Musicology
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.
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 |
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.
Musicology or Music Theory Elective
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 |
| Or | |
THYG xxx
| Any credit-bearing course with a THYG prefix | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Electives
Recital
PRCBR 699
| Master of Music Recital | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 43
Additional Requirements
- Promotional at the end of the first year (PRCBR 595)
- Pre-recital in second year
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 25-26
Studio (4 credits per semester)
| PRCBR 500 | Studio Percussion & Brass (Graduate) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Large Ensemble
| ORCH ENS | Orchestral Ensemble | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Percussion Ensemble
| PRCBR 530T | Music for Percussionists | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Percussion
Repertoire
| PRCBR 560T | Percussion Orchestral Repertoire Class | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 761T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani I | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 762T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani II | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 763T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani III | 1 |
| Or | |
| PRCBR 764T | Orchestral Repertoire for Timpani IV | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Students must earn a minimum of 4 credits from these classes.
Drum Set & Hand Drumming
Students must earn a minimum of 2 credits from these classes.
Chamber Music
| CHM MUS | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Musicology
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 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Music Theory
MTHY 5xx
| Any Course with Prefix MTHY 5xx | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Electives
Recital
PRCBR 699
| Master of Music Recital | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 43
Additional Requirements
- Promotional at the end of the first year (PRCBR 595)
- Pre-recital in second year