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Binghamton University

Department of Music

GRADUATE HANDBOOK

2016-2017

Phone E-mail Office

James Burns 777-2592 [email protected] FA-163A

Department Chair

Christopher Bartlette 777-2559 [email protected] FA-118

Director of Graduate Studies

René Neville 777-6969 [email protected] FA-163

Assistant to the Chair

Cheryl McGowan 777-2589 [email protected] FA-165

Department Secretary

Marnie Wrighter 777-3004 [email protected] FA-161

Concert Manager

GRADUATE HANDBOOK

2016–2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Preliminary Information ............................................................................................................................. 3

2. University Bulletin and Graduate School Manual ........................................................................... 3

3. Placement Examinations ............................................................................................................................ 3

4. Registration for Academic Courses ...................................................................................................... 4

5. Auditions and Registration for Applied Lessons and Ensembles ............................................ 5

6. Independent Study ...................................................................................................................................... 5

7. Grading and Incompletes ......................................................................................................................... 6

8. Maintaining Matriculated Status ............................................................................................................ 6

9. Transfer Credits ............................................................................................................................................. 6

10. Graduate Application for Degree .......................................................................................................... 7

11. Assistantships and Scholarships ............................................................................................................ 7

12. The MM Degree in Collaborative Piano, Composition, Conducting, Instrumental

Performance, and Vocal Performance (excluding Opera) ......................................................... 9

13. The MM Degree in Opera ...................................................................................................................... 13

14. The MM Degree in History and Literature ...................................................................................... 15

15. Graduate Final Examinations in Music ............................................................................................. 17

Forms

Department of Music Graduate Handbook 2016 – 2017

MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Recital

MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Opera Role

MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Conducting Performance

MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for History and Literature Thesis or

Composition Portfolio

MM Foreign Language Examination (for History and Literature only)

MM Piano Proficiency Exam (for History and Literature only)

MM Comprehensive Examinations — Proposal / Evaluation Form for

Listening Examination

MM Comprehensive Examinations — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Oral

Examination

General Checklist for MM Program

Checklists for MM Thesis


BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

Department of Music

Graduate Handbook

The faculty and staff of the Music Department cordially welcome you to Binghamton

University, and we hope that your upcoming educational experience will be provocative,

challenging, fulfilling, and rewarding. This handbook has information that should answer

many questions you may have regarding general aspects, procedures, and requirements of

our academic program.

1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION

Abbreviations used in this handbook:

DGS = Director of Graduate Studies

ATTC = Assistant to the Chair

GA = Graduate Assistant

You should familiarize yourself with the requirements of the degree you are pursuing.

Questions or problems with degree programs or with courses should be addressed to the

DGS, who can make referrals, if necessary, to the Department Chair or other administrative

personnel. Questions of procedural details may be directed to the ATTC or to the

Department Secretary. Let us know if we can be of help.

2. UNIVERSITY BULLETIN AND GRADUATE SCHOOL MANUAL

The University Bulletin (http://bulletin.binghamton.edu) contains the official requirements and

regulations that concern you. For additional emphasis, some information from the Bulletin

also appears in this Handbook.


The Graduate School Manual (http://www.binghamton.edu/grad-school/resources/policies-

procedures/manual/index.html) contains helpful information, especially regarding the

submission of written theses (including compositions). Please review it for informational

purposes and consult it as you begin to prepare for thesis work.

3. PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS

Examinations in music history and theory are given during the orientation period before

classes begin to determine eligibility to take graduate-level courses in these areas. Students

are expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of achievement, equivalent to the

baccalaureate degree with a major in music. The results are used for diagnostic and advisory

purposes; students may be required to do remedial work before taking graduate music

history and/or music theory courses.

History

All incoming graduate students must pass the graduate Music History Placement Exam

before registering for Music History & Research I and II (MUS 501 and 502); students may

also be advised or required to take remedial undergraduate-level Music History

courses. Students should be familiar with the history of western music in the notated

tradition, including the contributions of important composers, performers, and patrons, as

well as the historical context and importance of major works, genres, and styles, and the

dates or periods with which they are associated. Students should also be aware of important

historical issues in areas like performance practice, philosophies of music, the role of music

in society, and views of music’s history, including how all of these issues have changed over

time. Finally, students should be able to think critically about music history and to express

themselves in clear, grammatical, written English.

Theory

All incoming graduate students must take the graduate theory diagnostic test before

registering for Graduate Theory Review (MUS 520) or Analytical Techniques (MUS 522). The


examination focuses on tonal harmony (diatonic and chromatic) and tests skills in the

following areas:

Aural: Identify melodic and harmonic intervals

Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation

Aural analysis from repertoire: Phrases, cadences, non-chord tones, and form.

Written: Rudiments: Scales, key signatures, non-chord tones, intervals, meters, etc.

Roman numeral analysis

Figured bass realization and melodic harmonization

Musical form

Essay on a score, discussing rhythm, melody, harmony, and form

4. REGISTRATION FOR ACADEMIC COURSES

It is important for you to meet with the DGS each semester prior to registration in order to

review progress on your program of study. The DGS provides the course assignment, which

should then be given to the ATTC who enters the information into the Registrar’s online

registration system.

The initial semester’s registration takes place during the orientation period before classes

begin; after the initial semester, there is a pre-registration period in November for the spring

semester and in April for the fall semester.

Any changes to your courses must be made in consultation with both the DGS and the ATTC.


GAs must be enrolled as full-time students. Students enrolled as “non-funded” may take

any number of credits each year, to a maximum of 18.

For students with less than 24 credits of graduate work completed at the time of

registration, full time is 12 graduate credits.

For students with 24 or more credits of graduate work completed at the time of

registration, full time is 9 graduate credits. For exceptions to the 9 credit hour full-

time status, see the DGS.

Because of changing policies on GA financial support, it is imperative that funded students

carefully manage their sequence of courses in keeping with the recommended registration

plan to avoid unnecessary extra charges and fees.

The minimum number of credits for a Master’s Degree, other than in opera, is 32. The MM

Opera degree requires a minimum of 36 credits. Theoretically, it is possible to accumulate

this number in two semesters; it is more likely that three or four semesters will be required

to satisfy degree requirements, unless you have transfer credits (see section 9). Early

completion of the degree program is possible only by concurrence of your principal

instructor. Students holding an assistantship normally take two years (four semesters) to

complete degree work; it is possible to finish in three semesters.

5. AUDITIONS AND REGISTRATION FOR APPLIED LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES

Auditions are held during the first week of classes each semester. Although MM students

will have completed audition requirements for admission, they will need to check with their

major instrumental or vocal teacher about auditions which will admit them into a specific

studio or performance course (such as chamber music or opera workshop), or for work with

a specific faculty member outside their principal performance area. Students are likewise

encouraged to make contact with the appropriate ensemble director if they wish to

participate in any of the larger choral or instrumental ensembles of the department.


Registration for studio instruction and ensembles is handled by the ATTC after audition

assignments have been completed (end of week one). Other than studio registration in a

student’s primary area, almost all other performance (MUSP) courses require an audition of

some sort prior to enrollment.

6. INDEPENDENT STUDY

Students wishing to pursue a specific study interest not offered as a regular course in music

may do so under the rubric of Independent Study (MUS 597, 1 to 4 credits). The student

must select a topic, obtain a faculty member’s agreement to oversee the project, and file a

description of the project on an Independent Study Approval Form. This form must be

signed by the Faculty Supervisor, the DGS, and the Department Chair.


7. GRADING AND INCOMPLETES

Refer to the University Bulletin for policies regarding grading and incomplete grades. No

credit is granted for graduate courses in which a grade lower than a C- has been received.

When, by reason of illness or some other unusual and valid circumstances (e.g., unavailability

of necessary research materials), a student is unable to complete the work for a course by

the end of the semester, a grade of “I” may be assigned. Students have six months to

complete the course if they are registered in the subsequent semester; the “I” may be

extended a maximum of one year. When the work is completed to the instructor’s

satisfaction, the student is responsible to see that the faculty member completes and submits

a Change of Grade Form. Incomplete grades will revert to No Credit (NC) when the time

limit expires. After the grade has changed to NC, students have no further opportunity to

complete these courses.

8. MAINTAINING MATRICULATED STATUS

All graduate students who have been admitted to a degree-granting program must maintain

continuous registration each semester for a minimum number of credit hours, or must apply

for a formal leave of absence. Refer to the University Bulletin for the policy regarding

continuous registration and leaves of absence.

To maintain matriculated status, students must register for at least one credit during each

fall and spring semester subsequent to their admission. Failure to do so will result in

severance from the Graduate School, and a new application will be necessary to gain

readmission. Graduate students are not required to maintain matriculation during the

summer sessions unless they intend to complete their final degree requirements during this

period.

If you are not taking courses but still intend to complete your degree work, make sure you

complete and submit, each semester, a “Graduate Student Continuous Registration Form.”

Keep the Music Department and the Graduate Office apprised of your contact information.


If several semesters lapse since a previous registration, the student, if readmitted, may be

required to pay tuition for each semester of non-registration. If registration extends beyond

ten semesters, a request for an extension must be submitted to the Provost, stating the

length of extension requested, and giving justification for the extension.

9. TRANSFER CREDITS

Refer to the University Bulletin for the policy regarding transfer of graduate credits from

other universities. Up to eight graduate credits earned at other institutions within the last

five years (and which were not used to complete requirements of another degree) may be

transferred. Contact the DGS for assistance in completing the request form. An official copy

of the transcript will be required (this should already be on file with your application

materials), and a course description and syllabus should be submitted to the DGS.


10. GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR DEGREE

Master degree students must file a Graduate Application for Degree (GAFD) form at the

beginning of the semester in which they plan to complete all degree requirements and

graduate. This serves as notification to both the Graduate School and the department of a

student's intent to graduate. The GAFD can be accessed from the Graduate School website

(http://binghamton.edu/grad-school/resources/graduation/graduate-application-for-

degree.html). The GAFD is valid for one semester only. If a student files a GAFD but fails to

graduate, she or he must submit a new application for degree survey in the following

semester or the next semester of intended completion.

11. ASSISTANTSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Application

All applicants to graduate programs are considered for assistantships. No separate

application form is required. To ensure consideration for assistantships, applicants

must submit their application by the published application deadline.

To request consideration for the renewal of an assistantship for a second year—or to

request consideration for an assistantship if you are enrolled as a graduate student

but have not had an assistantship—notify the DGS, in writing, before March 1.

Mention special capabilities, especially if you wish to be considered for a different

assignment.

Procedural Details

Assistantships to new and continuing students are made on a competitive basis,

normally for a period of one academic year. The graduate committee determines the

procedures and criteria for new awards as well as for the renewal of awards in

subsequent academic years. An MM degree candidate is not eligible to receive an

assistantship for more than two academic years (4 semesters).


Renewal or continuation of assistantship awards for second and subsequent semesters

will be contingent on availability of funds and operational needs as well as on

satisfactory performance of assistantship duties and satisfactory academic progress.

Students must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 and not have outstanding

Incompletes or Withdrawals while funded by the University. A lower GPA will result in

probation. Students on probation are not eligible to receive renewed or new offers of

funding.

An assistantship includes a stipend, paid in biweekly installments throughout the

academic year. A tuition scholarship award normally accompanies an assistantship; the

student will be notified of the amount of the award by the DGS.


Students are advised to check the exact term of the assistantship obligation, and the

need to fill out required forms at the beginning of each year. Forms to be filed include

I-9, Payroll Sign-In, W-4, and T.A.P. (Tuition Assistance Program). Watch for, and follow

carefully, instructions from the Graduate and Payroll Offices.

GAs are assigned a workload up to 18 hours a week. Types of assignments might

include teaching (such as individual or class applied instruments or musicianship

classes), accompanying, assisting faculty with ensembles, assisting with courses

(grading papers, preparing materials, etc.), supervising listening sessions, assisting

faculty with research, and general departmental administrative duties.

GAs are responsible for attending announced meetings, for making an initial contact

with their supervising faculty member(s) and providing a copy of their schedule, and

for maintaining communication with the supervising faculty member(s) throughout the

semester. Performance of duties is evaluated by supervising faculty.

In some cases, GAs may have responsibility for assigning semester grades. Check with

the supervising faculty so that it is clear exactly how the grading is done.

Graduate students with Tuition Scholarship support are required to maintain a level

of registration needed to establish full-time graduate enrollment (refer to section 5).

New York State Residency

Immediately upon arrival in the Binghamton area, it is the responsibility of a tuition

scholarship recipient to take every appropriate action necessary to establish residency,

so that he/she can be determined to be a NYS resident prior to the first day of the

third enrolled matriculated semester. For the first two enrolled matriculated semesters,

tuition scholarships are funded at the rate appropriate for the recipient's residential

status (e.g., in-state or out-of-state). Beginning with the third enrolled matriculated

semester, tuition scholarships are funded at the in-state rate and the recipient is

responsible for payment of the difference between the in-state and out-of-state rates.


Students receiving tuition scholarship support MUST become NY State residents within

the first three weeks of classes or become responsible for the out-of-state portion of

their tuition. This rule does not apply to students on temporary visas. To become a

NY State resident, a NY State Voter Registration Card, a NY State Driver’s License ID

and a NY State Vehicle Registration (if you own a car) will be needed. You should

apply for these before classes begin. If you have to be claimed on your parent’s taxes

this current tax year or have lived with your parents this (tax) year, the soonest you

could be eligible for in-state tuition is next (tax) year in January.


12. THE MM DEGREE in Collaborative Piano, Composition, Conducting, Instrumental

Performance, and Vocal Performance (excluding Opera)

Course Requirements

A minimum of 32 graduate credits in music, with at least a B average, must be completed.

Distribution requirements are the following:

MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits

MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4

MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4

MUS 599 Thesis 4

Field of specialization (applied credits) 12

Electives (e.g., ensembles, academic courses) 4

Suggested Courses for MM in Collaborative Piano




MUS 599 Thesis 4

MUSP 555E Collaborative Piano 12

MUSP 568A Vocal Performance and Collaboration 8

MUSP 586J Chamber Music 4

MUSP 585B Accompanying: Studio Practicum 2

Lesson / Recital Accompaniment 0

Suggested Courses for MM in Composition





MUS 599 Thesis 4

MUSP 558A Composition I 3

MUSP 558B Composition II 3

MUSP 558C Composition III 2

MUSP 558D Composition IV 2

MUSP 567E Composition Seminar 4

Electives in Theory / Composition 12


Suggested Courses for MM in Conducting




MUS 599 Thesis 4

MUSP 559A Conducting I 3

MUSP 559B Conducting II 3

MUSP 559C Conducting III 2

MUSP 559D Conducting IV 2

Ensemble 8

Applied / Electives 8

Suggested Courses for MM in Instrumental Performance




MUS 599 Thesis 4

MUSP 55X Applied Major (Lessons) 12

MUSP 56X Ensemble 8

MUSP 58X Chamber Music 2

Electives 4

Suggested Courses for MM in Vocal Performance





MUS 599 Thesis 4

MUSP 556A Voice 8

MUSP 567D Studio Voice Rep. Class 4

MUSP 556B Voice Coaching 2

MUSP 566G Opera Ensemble 6

MUSP 586A Vocal Literature 3

MUSP 586X Lyric Diction 3


Thesis Requirements

Collaborative piano majors must present a graduating recital, for which at least half

of the music must be newly prepared, i.e., not having been played previously for any

other student’s recital. There must also be a mixture of instrumental and vocal

repertoire.

Composition majors must submit a portfolio containing at least two substantial

compositions. Refer to the graduate school manual for the formatting and submission

of a thesis. You may also check with your faculty advisor or the DGS with any

questions regarding the size, format, margins, etc., of your scores. Electronic copies

of your scores must be prepared and submitted to the Graduate School. Preference is

for scores prepared electronically with Finale or Sibelius software. An oral defense of

the thesis must be made before the thesis committee; thesis compositions should be

submitted to the student’s committee at two weeks before the defense.

Conducting majors must conduct, in public performances, one substantial work (or

concert segment) with a major ensemble and at least two additional performances.

Instrumental and vocal performance majors must present two recitals, one of which

must include chamber music.

Thesis Committee

The assigned studio teacher is automatically the principal faculty advisor; the student

selects one other committee member, in consultation with the principal advisor, with

the approval of the DGS, and with the consent of the proposed committee member.

For each thesis performance or recital, a committee is to be selected and approved,

and a new MM Thesis Proposal Form (discussed below) should be completed.

Committees for multiple performances/recitals may have the same members.


Thesis Proposal

The student must complete an MM Thesis Proposal Form, with all relevant signatures

and attached recital program, and submit it to the DGS. Proposals are due at least

four weeks before the recital date.

The Music Department Graduate Committee will approve each submission, or suggest

modifications. If modifications are suggested, the DGS will specify a deadline date for

re-submission.

If a specified deadline is not met, the DGS can decline the proposal, and the recital

will have to be rescheduled, or other ensemble or role performances arranged for.


Recital Procedures

To schedule a recital, the student must consult with the Concert Manager. Recitals

should be booked as early in the semester as possible, but not later than the third

week of classes.

It is advisable to schedule at least two rehearsal times as well when reserving the

recital date. The date of the recital should be established before faculty are asked to

serve on the committee. For each recital there is a $100 fee, payable to Binghamton

University, Department of Music, in advance of the recital; this covers the cost of a

recording engineer, two CDs (the original for the student and the copy for the

university archives), and programs. A $35 dollar fee will be charged if a recital date is

changed more than once.

Recitals may also be videotaped, but only with the prior approval of the performer(s)

and the principal thesis advisor. Videotaping may only be done from the rear of the

hall at a pre-designated location. The student may elect to use his/her own

equipment, media and operator. The department does own a video camera, and if

this equipment is used, the camera sign-out, use, and return will be the responsibility

of your principal faculty advisor. The faculty advisor should reserve the camera in the

Music Department office, and this must be done at least one week prior to the recital.

If an operator is needed, the Concert Manager needs 4 weeks advance notice.

At the discretion of the studio teacher, the students may be required to supply

program notes. The department lists the concert on the Department of Music website

and provides house management and tuning of keyboard instruments. Students are

responsible for making arrangements for an accompanist; piano faculty may be

consulted for help and suggestions. If two pianos are required, the Concert Manager

needs 4 weeks advance notice.

Further information about concerts can be found on the Guidelines for Concert

Production in the Music Office or with the Concert Manager.


After the recital, the student’s principal advisor must check to see that a copy of the

program and the Thesis Evaluation Form, signed by all committee members to signify

acceptability as a thesis performance, is submitted to the DGS.

For a semester in which a student gives a recital, the minimum registration is three

credits with the studio teacher for thesis and/or studio instruction as appropriate.

Students receiving tuition scholarships who have completed all other course

requirements should consult with the DGS regarding the number of credits required.

Comprehensive Examinations

All MM degree candidates must pass a final comprehensive examination before

award of degree. See page 17 pertaining to the Graduate Final Examinations in

Music.


13. THE MM DEGREE in Opera

Course Requirements




MUS 520 Graduate Theory Review* 2

MUS 599 Thesis 4

MUSP 556A Voice 6



MUSP 577A TCO Opera Workshop 6



(Italian, French, English/IPA, German)

* A student who places out of MUS 520 through the graduate theory diagnostic test

will be able to apply the two credits to electives.

Suggested Courses for MM Opera


MUS 520 Graduate Theory Review 2

MUS 599 Thesis 4

MUSP 556A Voice 6

MUSP 567D Studio Voice Rep. Class 2




MUSP 577A TCO Opera Workshop 6



(Italian, French, English/IPA, German)


TCO Resident Artist Training Program

All Opera majors are also members of the Resident Artist Training Program of the Tri-

Cities Opera, and must be acquainted with and follow the guidelines of that program

as well as the university degree requirements. Workshop sessions at the TCO Center

include those normally scheduled for Wednesday afternoons and Friday evenings (3

hours each). The Center is located at 315 Clinton Street in Binghamton; while bus

service to Binghamton University is good, it will be necessary to work out

transportation from campus to the TCO Center if you do not have a car. Besides the

TCO Workshop, students participate in the TCO Chorus throughout the year, and may

audition for roles as well. Other performance opportunities include the RATP “Excerpt”

Shows and the TCO Touring Education Program.

Thesis

Opera majors must complete two requirements:

Vocal Recital: The information is the same as for MM vocal performance majors (see

page 13).

Opera Role(s): Either one leading/featured role, or two supporting roles.

For each opera role the student is to complete an MM Thesis Proposal Form, which is to

be signed by all members of the committee and submitted to the DGS as soon as

possible, but absolutely no later than two weeks before the performance date. The

Graduate Committee must give its approval that the proposed role constitutes a

satisfactory fulfillment of the thesis requirement. Roles at either TCO or in Binghamton

Opera productions may qualify as satisfying the thesis requirement. After the

performance, the student should check to see that a copy of the Thesis Proposal /

Evaluation Form, and a copy of the program, signed by all committee members to signify

acceptability as a thesis performance, is submitted to the DGS.





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14. THE MM DEGREE in History and Literature

Course Requirements






MUS 599 Thesis 4

Field of specialization* 12

Electives** 4

* Three courses, at four credits per course, are needed to complete the field of

specialization. Depending on your major and the specific courses offered during the

semesters you are here, you may have to take at least two of these courses as

Independent Study projects. Consult with the DGS and the principal faculty advisor

in your major to plan this aspect of your program.

** Four credits of electives are needed, which would come from academic courses,

independent study, or from applied instrument study and/or ensemble participation.

Foreign Language Examination

Inform the DGS when you intend to take the foreign language reading examination.

These are administered on an individual basis. The candidate is expected to

demonstrate reading knowledge in one foreign language (German or one Romance

language); proficiency is demonstrated by translating a passage from a reading in the


field of music, chosen by the music history faculty. Check with the DGS and/or with

the principal thesis advisor that the choice of the language is appropriate and

acceptable for your particular major.

Piano Proficiency

Piano proficiency must be demonstrated by the ability to play a Bach chorale.


Thesis

History and Literature majors are required to write a substantial research paper as

their final project. You must ask a particular faculty member to serve as the principal

advisor for your thesis. In conjunction with the advisor, complete an MM Thesis

Proposal Form. Once the proposal is written, the student selects two other committee

members (in consultation with the principal advisor, with the approval of the DGS, and

with the consent of the proposed members) who, along with the principal advisor,

must sign the Proposal Form before it is returned to the DGS. The Graduate

Committee will be consulted if there are any questions concerning the appropriateness

of the proposed project.

See the graduate school manual regarding details of preparation and submission. The

final electronic draft of the thesis should be ready for reading by the committee

members at least four weeks before the end of the semester in which the thesis is

being submitted. Check with the DGS for the exact deadline date. After reading,

corrections should be made and the final version prepared. An oral defense of the

thesis must be made before the thesis committee.

All written theses must be prepared and submitted to the graduate school in electronic

form. Check with the Graduate School to ascertain deadline dates for submitting the

thesis and copies to the Graduate Office.

If for some reason it is absolutely necessary to turn in a thesis during a summer

session, then you must register for that session and make appropriate arrangements.

Generally, however, the submission of the thesis should be done during the regular

fall or spring semester.





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15. GRADUATE FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC

All MM students are required to take final comprehensive examinations at the conclusion of

their degree program. All students matriculated in the MM program will be required to

satisfactorily complete both components of the final examinations prior to the DGS

submitting a final recommendation for the awarding of the degree. No exceptions will be

made, and students who do not complete the examinations successfully will not be allowed

to graduate. The examinations will consist of two elements: A comprehensive listening

examination and a comprehensive oral examination.

Comprehensive Listening Examination

This examination may be taken in the fall or spring semester of either year of matriculation

in the degree program. The candidate will notify the DGS when he/she intends to take the

listening exam. The candidate will:

Aurally identify a set number of examples selected from a master list of musical

compositions (see below) with which the candidate will be expected to be familiar.

Stylistically identify a set number of musical examples (presented in both aural and

score form) taken from various genres of compositional styles in the history of music.

Required Masterworks List for Comprehensive Listening Examination

You will be expected to familiarize yourself with the following list of compositions and be

able to aurally identify the works from a set number of examples included on the exam.

14th Century

Machaut Mass: Agnus Dei

Renaissance

Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli: Credo

Jannequin Chant des oiseaux

Monteverdi Madrigal: Cruda Amarilli


Josquin Motet: Ave Maria

Josquin Missa Pange Lingua: Kyrie

Weelkes O Care, thou wilt dispatch me (Madrigal)

Dowland Lute Song: Flow my Tears

Baroque

Bach Mass in B-minor: Credo

Bach Passacaglia in C-minor (variations for organ)

Bach Cantata: Wachet auf. mvmt. 1

Bach Brandenburg Concerto #5, mvmt. 1

Handel Messiah – Part I

Corelli Concerto grosso, op. 6, #8 (“Christmas”)

Vivaldi Four Seasons Concertos: Winter

Gabrieli In ecclesiis

Monteverdi L’Orfeo: Overture, Tu se morta, Possente spirto

Classic

Beethoven Symphony 9: mvmts. 1&4

Beethoven Piano Sonata, op. 53 (“Waldstein”): all mvmts.

Beethoven String Quartet in C#-minor, op. 131: mvmt. 1

Mozart Marriage of Figaro, Act II

Mozart Requiem, mvmts. 1-4

Mozart Piano Concerto in D-minor, K. 466, mvmt. 1

Haydn String Quartet, op. 76/3: mvmt. 3

Haydn Symphony 104: mvmts. 1&4

Haydn Creation, Part I

Romantic

Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, mvmts. 4&5

Mahler Das Lied von der Erde, mvmt. 1

Brahms Requiem, mvmts. 1&4

Wagner Tristan und Isolde: Vorspiel

Verdi La Traviata, Act I

Schubert Erlkönig

Chopin Nocturne in D-flat


Liszt Sonata in B-minor

Strauss Don Juan

Tchaikovsky Symphony VI “Pathetique,” mvmts. 3&4

Rossini Barber of Seville, Act I

Schumann Dichterliebe: first 5 songs

20th Century

Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

Stravinsky Rite of Spring: Part I

Schoenberg Pierrot Lunaire: first 7 songs (Part I)

Berg Wozzeck: Act III/Scenes 3, 4, 5

Bartók Concerto for Orchestra: mvmts. 1&2

Copland Appalachian Spring

Babbitt Philomel

Hindemith Symphony “Mathis der Maler”: mvmts. 1&2

Prokofieff Classical Symphony: complete

Penderecki Threnody

Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time: mvmts. 1&6

Stylistic Genres

For the second portion of the listening exam, use the following list of works included in the

Norton Anthology of Western Music and accompanying CD set (both items are held on

reserve in the Listening Room of the Fine Arts Library) to familiarize yourself with

characteristics of each genre listed. Specific works listed will not be used for the stylistic

identification portion of the exam, so it is important that you study the scores and listen to

the works in order to become generally familiar with style. Upon being given unfamiliar

approximately 5-10 examples (scores and recorded examples will be provided), you will be

asked to identify stylistic characteristics and make a guess as to genre, period of composition,

and possible composer of each example.


Norton Anthology Listing

Composer Page CD Track

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Medieval (vol. I)

Gregorian Chant Gregorian Chants 7-20 3

Troubadour/Trouvère songs Adam de la Halle 40 8

Bernart de Ventadorn 41 9

Beatrix de Dia 43 10

Hans Sach 45 11

Organum Leonin/Perotin 50-65 13-16

Motet 74 18

Mass De Vitry 77 19

Machaut 86 20

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Renaissance

Motet Dunstable 100 25

Des Prez 142 33

Victoria 245 48

Lassus 251 49

Anthem Byrd 257 50

Mass du Fay 110 29

Ockeghem 124 31

Des Prez 133 32

Palestrina 230 47

Victoria 249 48

Chanson Sermisy 190 41

Le Jeune 193 42

Madrigal/Italian Cara 152 35

Arcadelt 155 36

Willaert 158 37

De Rore 166 38

Marenzio 171 39

Gesualdo 184 40


Madrigal/English Weelkes 209 43

Air Dowland 218 44

Instrumental music Attaignant 221 45

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Baroque

Madrigal Caccini 267 51

Monteverdi 283 53

Italian Opera Monteverdi 289 54

Monteverdi 306 55

Scarlatti 395 66

Handel 576 83

French Opera Lully 403 68

Sacred Concerto Gabrieli 330 58

Viadana 356 59

Secular Cantata Strozzi 321 57


Sacred Cantata/Oratorio Carisimi 363 61

Bach 504 81

Handel 585 84

Prelude/Fugue/Toccata Frescobaldi 393 65

Buxtehude 424 71

Bach 495 79

Chorale setting Buxtehude 428 72

Bach 502 80

Trio Sonata Legrenzi 440 74

Corelli 446 75

Concerto Vivaldi 453 76

Vivaldi 487 77

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Classic (vol. II)

Italian opera & opera buffa Pergolesi 1 85

Gluck 32 88

Mozart 189 100

Sonata Scarlatti 54 89

CPE Bach 63 91

Beethoven 220 101

Clementi 227 102

Concerto JC Bach 75 93

Mozart 155 99

Symphony Sammartini 59 90

Haydn 93 94

Haydn 108 95

Haydn 120 96

Beethoven 235 103

String quartet Haydn 141 97

Haydn 148 98

Beethoven 276 104

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19th- century

Symphony Berlioz 285 105

Song cycle/Lieder/Chanson Schubert 368 111

Schubert 375 112

Schumann 380 113

C. Schumann 386 114

Wolf 547 122

Mahler 556 123

Fauré 608 127

Piano character piece Mendelssohn 330 106

Schumann 338 107

Chopin 354 109

Liszt 357 110

Skryabin 598 126

Italian opera (comic/serious) Rossini 415 117

Bellini 427 118

Verdi 460 119

German opera Von Weber 479 120

Wagner 523 121

Tone poem Strauss 570 124

Choral Brahms 394 116

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20th Century

Impressionism Debussy 615 128

Ravel 633 129

Symphonic/Chamber Bartók 645 130

Neo-Classicism Stravinsky 721 134

Nationalism Beach 791 140

Seeger 829 142

Copland 835 143

Still 891 145


Vocal Ives 810 141

Opera Shostakovich 697 132

Britten 701 133

Atonality Schoenberg 741 135

Serialism Schoenberg 750 136

Berg 757 137

Webern 775 138

Babbitt 917 147

Avant-Garde Messiaen 783 139

Minimalism Carter 891 145

Crumb 908 146

Schuller 935 148

Adams 963 149

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Comprehensive Oral Examination

A comprehensive oral examination is one in which the candidate will be prepared to answer

any question pertaining to his/her specialty, as well as any question pertaining to coursework

taken during the course of their degree program at Binghamton University. This examination

will be given by a panel of three faculty members (the principal instructor of the candidate

and two other faculty members, one of which must be from the theory or history faculty and

approved by the Graduate Committee). Any member of the examining committee may

submit to the candidate a list of topics and/or questions for advance preparation and/or

familiarization. The oral examination will be scheduled by the Principal Instructor of the

candidate during the final semester before graduation.

MM THESIS

Proposal Form for Recital

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Specialization: _________________________________________________

Recital Date / Time: _________________________________________________

Recital Location: _________________________________________________

Names of

Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)

_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)

Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________

Advisor’s Signature: _________________________________________________

Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________

TO THE STUDENT:

Scan and submit this form electronically to [email protected].

Keep this form for your records.

E-mail the recital program to [email protected].

Include titles, composers, and timings.

Date of Approval by

Graduate Committee: _________________________________________________

MM THESIS

Evaluation Form for Recital

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Specialization: _________________________________________________

Recital Date: _________________________________________________

Evaluation: SATISFACTORY NOT SATISFACTORY

Signatures of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)


TO THE ADVISOR:



MM THESIS

Proposal Form for Opera Role

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Role Date: _________________________________________________

Role Location: TRI-CITIES OPERA BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY

Role: _________________________________________________

Role Designation: LEADING FEATURED SUPPORTING

Names of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)




TO THE STUDENT:



Date of Approval by


MM THESIS

Evaluation Form for Opera Role

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Role Date: _________________________________________________

Role: _________________________________________________


Signatures of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)


TO THE ADVISOR:



MM THESIS

Proposal Form for Conducting Performance

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Performance

Date / Time: _________________________________________________

Ensemble: _________________________________________________

Names of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)




TO THE STUDENT:



E-mail the works to be conducted to [email protected].

Include titles, composers, and timings.

Date of Approval by


MM THESIS

Evaluation Form for Conducting Performance

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Performance Date: _________________________________________________


Signatures of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)


TO THE ADVISOR:



MM THESIS

Proposal Form for History and Literature Thesis or Composition Portfolio

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Specialization: _________________________________________________

Title of

Proposed Thesis: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Names of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)




TO THE STUDENT:



You are required to submit a written proposal of the Thesis or Portfolio

for approval by the Graduate Committee. E-mail the proposal to

[email protected].

Date of Approval by


MM THESIS

Evaluation Form for History and Literature Thesis or Composition Portfolio

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Specialization: _________________________________________________

Title of Thesis: _________________________________________________

_________________________________________________


Signatures of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (optional)


TO THE ADVISOR:



MM FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAMINATION

For MM History and Literature Students

PROPOSAL (before exam)

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Language: _________________________________________________

Exam Date / Time: _________________________________________________



TO THE STUDENT:


Keep this form, and give it to the examiner at the exam.

EVALUATION (after exam)

Evaluation: PASSED DID NOT PASS

Examiner’s Signature: _________________________________________________


TO THE EXAMINER:



MM PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM

For MM History and Literature Students


Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Exam Date / Time: _________________________________________________



TO THE STUDENT:







TO THE EXAMINER:



MM COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS

Proposal / Evaluation Form for Listening Examination


Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Exam Date: _________________________________________________



TO THE STUDENT:







TO THE EXAMINER:




Proposal Form for Oral Examination

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Specialization: _________________________________________________

Exam Date / Time: _________________________________________________

Exam Location: _________________________________________________

Names of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (required)




TO THE STUDENT:




Evaluation Form for Oral Examination

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________

Specialization: _________________________________________________

Exam Date: _________________________________________________


Signatures of


_________________________________________________ (required)

_________________________________________________ (required)


TO THE ADVISOR:



GENERAL CHECKLIST FOR MM PROGRAM

Beginning of First Semester

Take placement examinations in music history and theory.

Meet with DGS prior to first day of classes to complete first-semester registration

and discuss course of study.

Beginning of Each Semester

Check with studio teacher about auditions that will admit you into ensembles or

courses.

If you are a GA, contact your supervisor(s).

Beginning of Each Year

If you are a GA, fill out the required forms. (I-9, Payroll Sign-In, W-4, T.A.P.)

Before the Second Year of Study

If you are an out-of-state resident, establish New York residency.

Around November and April

Meet with DGS to review progress on your program of study.

If taking courses in next semester, get course assignment for next semester from

DGS. Give course assignment to the ATTC, who will register you for your courses.

Before March 1 (First-year students only)

Notify DGS if you are a GA and wish to renew your assistantship for a second year.

Notify DGS if you are not a GA and wish to be considered for an assistantship in

your second year.

Beginning of Semester When You Are Ready to Take the Following Exams

Comprehensive Listening Exam: Fill out and submit an MM Proposal / Evaluation

Form for Listening Examination.

Foreign Language Exam (for MM History and Literature only): Fill out and submit

the MM Foreign Language Examination Form.

Piano Proficiency Exam (for MM History and Literature only): Fill out and submit the

MM Piano Proficiency Exam Form.

Beginning of Semester When You Plan to Graduate

File a Graduate Application for Degree Form at the Graduate School’s website.

Fill out and submit an MM Proposal Form for Oral Examination. The exam can take

place after the completion of all thesis requirements, but should not be scheduled

earlier than mid-semester nor later than the final day of classes in the final semester

of study.

MM THESIS — RECITAL CHECKLIST

Schedule a tentative recital date with the Concert Manager.

Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Proposal Form for Recital. This is due at least four

weeks before the recital date.

Once you have approval from the Graduate Committee, inform the Concert Manager so

that the recital date is set in the departmental concert calendar.

Schedule practice times and your dress rehearsal with the Concert Manager.

Complete the Student Recital Reservation Form.

Pay your recital fee to the ATTC, who will also register you for your thesis course (MUS

599) if needed.

Make sure your thesis committee is aware of your recital date and time. Remind the

committee one week prior to the recital.

Following your recital, fill out an MM Thesis Evaluation Form. Have your thesis

committee complete the evaluation and submit the form to the DGS.

MM THESIS — OPERA ROLE CHECKLIST

Determine the date(s) for the role.

Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Form for Opera Role. This is due at least two weeks

before the performance date.

Make sure your thesis committee is aware of your performance date and time. Remind

the committee one week prior to the performance.



MM THESIS — CONDUCTING PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

Establish with your Major Teacher the disposition of the four Thesis credits among one

or several adjudicated rehearsals / performances.

Determine the date(s) for the performance.

Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Proposal Form for Conducting Performance. This is

due at least four weeks before the performance date.

Make sure your thesis committee is aware of the times and dates of all rehearsals

within one month of the performance, and the date and time for the performance.

Your committee should attend at least one of your rehearsals leading up to the

performance.



MM THESIS — HISTORY AND LITERATURE THESIS

OR COMPOSITION PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST

Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Proposal Form for History and Literature Thesis or

Composition Portfolio.

Consult the Graduate School Manual’s Guidelines for Preparing or Submitting a Thesis

or Dissertation often!

The defense of the thesis will take place at the same time as the comprehensive oral

examination.

The final draft of the history and literature thesis should be ready for the thesis

committee at least four weeks before the oral examination. The final draft of the

composition portfolio should be ready for the thesis committee at least two weeks

before the oral examination.

The members of your thesis committee will sign the MM Thesis Evaluation Form, and

the members of your exam committee will sign the MM Oral Examination Form at the

end of your defense / oral exam. These forms should be submitted to the DGS.

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