The Mariam Cannon Hayes School of Music
William G. Harbinson, Dean and Professor
Ph.D., Florida State University
Music Theory
Joseph L. Amaya, Professor
D.M., Florida State University
Voice
Brian Bailey, Assistant Professor
D.M., Indiana University
Organ
Nancy Bargerstock, Lecturer
M.M., Julliard School of Music
Violin and Viola
Jon P. Beebe, Associate Professor
D.M.A., University of Wisconsin at Madison
Bassoon, Music Theory
Robert J. Falvo, Associate Professor
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music
Percussion
Gabriel Fankhouser, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Florida State University
Music Theory
William A. Gora, Professor
D.M.A., University of Miami
Conducting, Saxophone
Stephen M. Hopkins, Associate Professor
D.M.A., University of Texas
Choral Music
Jay C. Jackson, Assistant Dean and Proessor
D.M.A., University of Kansas
Instrumental Conducting
Douglas G. James, Associate Professor
D.M.A., University of Arizona
Guitar
William Jones, Assistant Professor
D.M.A., University of Kentucky
Trumpet
Kenneth P. Lurie, Associate Professor
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music
Cello, Music Theory
Victor N. Mansure, Associate Professor
D.M.A., University of Oregon
Music History
Cathy McKinney, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Miami
Music Therapy
Harold V. McKinney, Professor
D.A., University of Northern Colorado
Philosophy of Music, Trombone
Scott R. Meister, Professor
D.M.A., University of Miami
Electronic Music, Music Theory
Douglas E. Miller, Professor
Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Clarinet
Julia A. Pedigo, Professor
D.M.A., The University of Michigan
Voice Performance
Rodney Reynerson, Professor
D.M., Indiana University
Piano
Sarah Elizabeth Rose, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Music Education
Karen Robertson Smith, Assistant Professor
D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Horn, Brass
Maribeth Yoder-White, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Music Education
The School of Music offers the following degree programs:
(1) Master of Music degree with a major in Music Education (Major Code: 559*),
with three concentrations for those students who desire a course of study
in music teaching leading to Advanced licensure :
(a) Band Directing (Code: 559D)
(b) Choral Directing (Code: 559E)
(c) General Music (559B)
(2) Master of Music degree with a major in Performance (Major Code: 558*)
with twenty-one concentrations:
(a) Performance/Bassoon (Code: 558B) (l) Performance/Saxophone (Code: 558N)
(b) Performance/Cello (Code: 558C) (m) Perform./String Bass (Code: 558O)
(c) Performance/Clarinet (Code: 558D) (n) Performance/Trombone (Code: 558P)
(d) Performance/Flute (Code: 558E) (o) Performance/Trumpet (Code: 558Q)
(e) Performance/French Horn (Code: 558F) (p) Performance/Tuba (Code: 558R)
(f) Performance/Guitar (Code: 558G) (q) Performance/Viola (Code: 558T)
(g) Performance/Harp (Code: 558H) (r) Performance/Violin (Code: 558U)
(h) Performance/Oboe (Code: 558I) (s) Performance/Voice (Code: 558V)
(i) Performance/Organ (Code: 558K) (t) Performance/Euphonium (Code: 558Y)
(j) Performance/Percussion (Code: 558L) (u) Music Composition (Code: 558Z)
(k) Performance/Piano (Code: 558M)
MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREE IN MUSIC EDUCATION+
Major Code: 559*
Concentration: Band Directing (Code: 559D)
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
North Carolina "A" license or the equivalent from another state.
Proficiency in music theory, music history/literature, music performance, and
music education
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and at least 400 on each of the GRE Verbal
and Quantitative tests, and better than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
OR
Undergraduate GPA x 400, + GRE Verbal + GRE Quantitative => 2000 and better
than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
3 recommendations
Deadline
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 36 semester hours
+Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the
appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as
mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher
education programs.
Required Courses:
MUS 5006 Philosophy of Music....................................3
MUS 5007 Music Bibliography.....................................2
MUS 5008 Music Research.........................................2
MUS 5013 History of Musical Style...............................3
MUS 5021 Instrumental Techniques................................4
MUS 5024 Concert Band Literature................................3
MUS 5030 Advanced Conducting....................................3
MUS 5035 Clinical Experience in Music...........................1
MUS 5525 Product of Learning....................................3
OR
MUS 5999 Thesis.................................................3
MUS 5600 Analytical Techniques..................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..............................................27
Professional Education Requirements:
CI/SPE 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity...........................3
C I 5055 Connecting Learners and Subject Matter.................3
CI/LHE 5585 Teacher Leadership and School Improvement..............3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................9
TOTAL HOURS.................................................36
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Written and oral examinations will be given
Product of Learning: Optional
MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREE IN MUSIC EDUCATION+
Major Code: 559*
Concentration: Choral Directing (Code: 559E)
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
North Carolina "A" license or the equivalent from another state.
Proficiency in music theory, music history/literature, music performance, and
music education
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and at least 400 on each of the GRE Verbal
and Quantitative tests, and better than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
OR
Undergraduate GPA x 400, + GRE Verbal + GRE Quantitative => 2000 and better
than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
3 recommendations
Deadline:
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 36 semester hours
+Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the
appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as
mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher
education programs.
Required Courses:
MUS 5006 Philosophy of Music....................................3
MUS 5007 Music Bibliography.....................................2
MUS 5008 Music Research.........................................2
MUS 5013 History of Musical Style...............................3
MUS 5020 Choral/Vocal Techniques................................4
MUS 5023 Choral Masterworks.....................................3
MUS 5030 Advanced Conducting....................................3
MUS 5035 Clinical Experience in Music...........................1
MUS 5525 Product of Learning....................................3
OR
MUS 5999 Thesis.................................................3
MUS 5600 Analytical Techniques..................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..............................................27
Professional Education Requirements:
CI/SPE 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity...........................3
C I 5055 Connecting Learners and Subject Matter.................3
CI/LHE 5585 Teacher Leadership and School Improvement..............3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................9
TOTAL HOURS.................................................36
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Written and oral examinations will be given
Product of Learning: Optional
MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREE IN MUSIC EDUCATION+
Major Code: 559*
Concentration: General Music (Code: 559B)
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
North Carolina "A" license or the equivalent from another state.
Proficiency in music theory, music history/literature, music performance, and
music education
Basic Criteria for Consideration
3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and at least 400 on each of the GRE Verbal
and Quantitative tests, and better than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
OR
Undergraduate GPA x 400, + GRE Verbal + GRE Quantitative => 2000 and better
than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
3 recommendations
Deadline:
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 36 semester hours
+Requirements for this degree were designed, and have been approved by the
appropriate bodies at the state level, to meet the advanced competencies as
mandated in the North Carolina Excellent Schools Act for Master-level teacher
education programs.
Required Courses:
MUS 5006 Philosophy of Music....................................3
MUS 5007 Music Bibliography.....................................2
MUS 5008 Music Research.........................................2
MUS 5013 History of Musical Style...............................3
MUS 5035 Clinical Experience in Music.......................1+1=2
MUS 5040 Current Trends and Critical Issues in Music Education..3
MUS 5525 Product of Learning....................................3
OR
MUS 5999 Thesis.................................................3
MUS 5600 Analytical Techniques..................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..............................................21
Music Elecives.....................................................6
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................6
Professional Education Requirements:
CI/SPE 5045 Advanced Topics in Diversity...........................3
C I 5055 Connecting Learners and Subject Matter.................3
CI/LHE 5585 Teacher Leadership and School Improvement..............3
SUBTOTAL HOURS...............................................9
TOTAL HOURS.................................................36
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: None required
Comprehensive: Written and oral examinations will be given
Product of Learning: Optional
MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREE IN PERFORMANCE
Major Code: 558*
Concentrations: Music Composition (Code: 558Z)
Performance (see list on page 263)
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Successful audition before appropriate music faculty
Proficiency in music theory, music history and literature
Vocalists must meet language proficiency requirements.
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and at least 400 on each of the GRE Verbal
and Quantitative tests, and better than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
OR
Undergraduate GPA x 400, + GRE Verbal + GRE Quantitative => 2000 and better
than 3.0 on the GRE Writing test.
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
3 recommendations
Deadline:
1 July for Fall/ 1 November for Spring/ 1 April for Summer
Hours: 31 semester hours including a Recital in lieu of Thesis for
those majoring in Performance.
Required Courses:
AMU 5xxx Applied Music.............................................8
MUS 5006 Philosophy of Music.......................................3
MUS 5007 Music Bibliography........................................2
MUS 5008 Music Research............................................2
MUS 5013 History of Musical Style..................................3
MUS 5018 Applied Area Literature...................................3
MUS 5100 Performance Ensemble..................................1+1=2
MUS 5600 Analytical Techniques.....................................3
*MUS 5998 Master of Music in Performance Recital....................2
OR
*MUS 5999 Thesis..................................................2-4
SUBTOTAL HOURS..............................................28-30
Music Electives.....................................................1-3
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................1-3
TOTAL HOURS....................................................31
*Thesis: Thesis is required for Music Composition majors.
Recital is required for Performance majors.
Language Proficiency: None required.
Comprehensive: Written and oral examinations will be given.
Product of Learning: None required
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see page 46.)