Woodwinds
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 24-25 and Prior
Studio (4 credits per semester)
| WW 500 | Studio Woodwinds (Graduate) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Saxophone majors only: up to 4 hours of applied study in the jazz area may be substituted after one semester and before the final semester of study with approval from the major teacher and the Jazz Studies department chair.
Ensemble
| ORCH ENS | Orchestral Ensemble | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Orchestral Repertoire Class
| WW 571T | Woodwind Orchestral Rep I: Flute | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 572T | Woodwind Orchestral Rep II: Flute & Piccolo | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 573T | Woodwind Orchestral Repertoire: Oboe | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 575T | Woodwind Orchestral Repertoire: Clarinet | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 577T | Woodwind Orchestral Repertoire: Bassoon | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Saxophone majors only will replace the orchestral repertoire requirement with any elective credit
Chamber Music
| CHM MUS | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
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.
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
WW 699
| Master of Music Recital | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 43
Additional Requirements
- Promotional at the end of the first year (WW 595)
- Pre-recital in second year
Degree Requirements: Catalog Year 25-26
Studio (4 credits per semester)
| WW 500 | Studio Woodwinds (Graduate) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Saxophone majors only: up to 4 hours of applied study in the jazz area may be substituted after one semester and before the final semester of study with approval from the major teacher and the Jazz Studies department chair.
Ensemble
| ORCH ENS | Orchestral Ensemble | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Orchestral Repertoire Class
| WW 571T | Woodwind Orchestral Rep I: Flute | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 572T | Woodwind Orchestral Rep II: Flute & Piccolo | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 573T | Woodwind Orchestral Repertoire: Oboe | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 575T | Woodwind Orchestral Repertoire: Clarinet | 1 |
| Or | |
| WW 577T | Woodwind Orchestral Repertoire: Bassoon | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Saxophone majors only will replace the orchestral repertoire requirement with any elective credit
Chamber Music
| CHM MUS | Chamber Music | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
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
WW 699
| Master of Music Recital | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 43
Additional Requirements
- Promotional at the end of the first year (WW 595)
- Pre-recital in second year