Program: Music - Performance (Violin & Viola) Concentration, (MMu) - University of Memphis

May 31, 2025

2025-2026 GRADUATE CATALOG {Editing in Progress}

This concentration is geared towards string players who are looking to focus on developing artistic skill on both violin and viola for solo/ensemble performance and teaching.

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 (32 Hours)

Performance (viola, violin). The individual program of study is determined as a cooperative effort between the student and their 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 (3 hours)

Should include a mix of large ensemble and chamber music.

Applied Music (16 hours)

Four semesters of applied lessons on each instrument at 2 credits per semester.

Choose one of the following (3 hours)

MUSE 7002 - Teaching Music in Higher Edu Credit Hours: (3)
MUAP 7802 - Career Resources for Musicians Credit Hours: (3)

Recital (1 hour)

MUAP 7999 - Recital Credit Hours: (1-3)