Master of Music: Major in Technology
The Master of Music in Music Technology is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in music but not necessarily in music technology. Its goal is to help students develop mastery of music technology knowledge and skills appropriate to their existing areas of expertise, i.e., Performance, Composition, and Music Education.
Duquesne’s innovative Music Technology degree offers concentrations in Digital Music Pedagogy, Electronic Composition and Electronic Performance. Guided by faculty members who are acknowledged leaders in their fields, graduate students master powerful technological tools in state-of-the-art electronic studios, including the Music Technology Center, the Digital Keyboard Lab, the Fender Electronic Studio and the multi-track Recording Studios. Graduates of this program are in demand in the music, film and recording industries throughout the world.
Digital Music Pedagogy - Electronic Composition - Electronic PerformanceDigital Music Pedagogy Option
Admission Requirements
1. An essay outlining goals for teaching with technology.
2. A portfolio highlighting work in teaching, technological instructional materials considered a plus.
Sample Curriculum
Music TechnologySound Design/Sequencing* Core Studies in MusicIntroduction to Research in Music±Philosophies of Music History and Theory± Music Theory Course± Music History Course± Music Performance Course ElectivesElectives may include: Multimedia/JMA (available online), Electronic Ensemble, Graduate Audio for Media I and/or II, TI:ME Level 2 Courses (summer only), Psychology of Music Teaching and Learning (summer and/or online) Electives are selected in consultation with the advisor and may include a maximum of two courses from offerings in the M.S. in Multimedia Technology program. |
12 credits2 credits2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 10 credits2 credits2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 8 Credits |
Total degree program |
30 credits |
| * offered online ± offered as a summer class | |
Secondary Concentration
In order to allow for greater curricular flexibility and to tailor graduate study to the professional needs and objectives of the individual student, all degree programs include the option of a secondary concentration which complements the major. Normally, about one-third of each curriculum is devoted to elective courses. The choice of elective courses within the same specific area comprises the secondary concentration. Several possible secondary concentrations are available including music education, jazz studies, theory, music technology, conducting and sacred music. The specific courses which comprise the secondary concentration are determined by the appropriate faculty and the student in consultation with the student's primary advisor.
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