Program: Music - Pedagogy Concentration, (MMu) - University of Memphis

May 31, 2025

2025-2026 GRADUATE CATALOG {Editing in Progress}

MMu Degree Program

Program Admission

Admission requirements can be found on this catalog’s page for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music . Additional information can be found in the School of Music Graduate Handbook.

Program Requirements (34 Hours)

Performance (bass, bassoon, cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, guitar, harpsichord, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice, woodwinds). The individual program of study is determined as a cooperative effort between the student and his or her advisor.

Bibliography (3 hours)

MUHL 7400 - Bibliography & Research Methods Credit Hours: (3)

Music History and Music Theory (6 hours)

3 hours of music history and 3 hours of music theory. Any graduate music theory or history course may be used for this requirement with the exception of individual studies, pedagogy, or repertory courses.

Ensemble (2 hours)

Applied Lessons (8 hours)

Taken over four semesters

Pedagogical Area (12 hours)

Choose one of the following (3 hours)

MUAP 7999 - Recital Credit Hours: (1-3)
MUSE 7996 - Thesis Credit Hours: (1-3)
MUSE 7995 - Master’s Project Music Ed ** Credit Hours: (1-3)

NOTE:

Students choosing the thesis option should familiarize themselves with the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide before beginning to write.