07.03.11 PhD – Major in Music Theory The MA/PhD program in music theory includes a series of introductory courses covering the broad range of research in music theory; these lead to more focused pro-seminars, and then to seminars and finally independent studies. The student thereby gradually obtains the skills necessary to carry out independent research,…
07.03.10 PhD – Major in Musicology Prerequisites: Prerequisites for entrance to the program include a broad knowledge of music history, as well as music theory, including analytical ability and aural skills. Upon entry to the program, students take placement exams in music theory and history. If remediation is required, the appropriate courses are taken, but…
07.03.09 PhD – Major in Music Education Prerequisites: Prerequisites for entrance to the program include professional experience as an accomplished educator with teaching experience in a variety of settings. Teaching skill is demonstrated through a videotape submission before the interview, and through references that document teaching success. Applicants submit a teaching portfolio which includes examples…
07.03.08 PhD – Major in Composition Prerequisites: Prerequisites for the PhD in Composition include a master’s degree in composition or a related field. Before entrance, the composition department reviews the submitted materials consisting of compositions and recordings, transcripts, letters of reference, scholarly writings (masters-level papers), and GRE scores. Upon entry to the program, students take…
07.03.07.01 Dissertation Proposal Procedures – PhD Composition Working with your dissertation advisor(s), the student will prepare a dissertation proposal that outlines the plans for both portions of the thesis (composition and paper). The projections for the composition portion generally can be stated within two or three paragraphs, in which specific instrumentation, number of movements and…
07.03.07 Dissertation & Final Examination – PhD The University of Rochester requires that all dissertations be published through ProQuest. Instructions for this process will be provided by the Office of Graduate Studies prior to receipt of the final copy of the dissertation. In addition to the electronic (pdf) version of the dissertation submitted to ProQuest,…
07.03.06 Candidacy & Qualifying Exam – PhD No student is considered a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree until he or she has: Met the language requirements, Passed the qualifying examination, and Demonstrated to the advisors and the Graduate Research Committee that he or she has a broad and competent command of the chosen…
07.03.05 Program of Study – PhD A program of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree is prepared by the student in consultation with the advisor. This must be done at least four months before the qualifying examination may be taken. This program must include the following: a list of those courses for which…
07.03.04 Transcripts All PhD students MUST send the Registrar’s Office an OFFICIAL, FINAL transcript from each institution from which the student has received a degree (bachelor’s and master’s) prior to the doctorate.
07.03.03 Foreign Language Requirements – PhD Students enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in Music Theory and in Musicology at the Eastman School of Music are required to demonstrate their comprehension of languages other than English. Specific foreign-language requirements for these majors are outlined with the requirements for each of these majors in…