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Research and/or performance final project in an area of special interest to the student that demonstrates an integration of ideas from at least two content areas of the graduate music program - Aesthetics, Education (foundations, philosophy, psychology), History/Literature, Theory, Pedagogy/Methods, and Performance.
1. Students must create a project integrating a minimum of two of the following program domains (with instructor approval): Aesthetics, Education (foundations, philosophy, psychology), History/Literature, Theory, Pedagogy/Methods, and Performance.
2. Students will choose one of the following options:
Research paper/project: A paper of at least 30 pages in length, including references and citations, in 12-point font with 1-inch margins, using the established and appropriate editorial style of writing (MLA, APA, or other approved style of writing).
Performance: Presentation of a lecture/demonstration, including a musical performance specific to the candidate's area of expertise. The presentation should be open to the public, and be approximately an hour in duration. The presentation may include supplementary media, such as handouts, slideshows, etc., and must be recorded if performed outside the university area.
Projects, including the "Music Performance" content area, must produce a written scholarly document including narrative, bibliography, references and citations, in 12-point font with a 1-margins, using the established and appropriate editorial style.
Students must successfully complete the required research course (TE 800) early in the graduate studies for preparation of the Capstone Project (MUS 897).
Option A Research paper/project: A paper of at least 30 pages in length, including references and citations, in 12-point font with 1-inch margins, using the established and appropriate editorial style of writing (MLA, APA, or other approved style of writing).
Within the first three semesters of study:
Within the last three semesters of study:
Option B Research paper/project: Presentation of a lecture-recital or lecture-demonstration, including a performance specific to the candidate's area of expertise. The presentation should be open ot the public and be approximately one hour in duration. The presentation may include supplementary media such as handouts, slideshows, etc.
Projects including the "Music Performance" content area must produce a written scholarly document including a narrative, bibliography, references, and citations in 12-point font with 1-inch margins, using the established and appropriate editorial style of MLA.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Present a Public Performance of a Lecture-Recital Program
(length approximately one hour);
2. Submit a Video Recording for review/file;
3. Submit a Written Scholarly Document (lecture narrative, program/program
notes, bibliography, reference citations, in MLA, APA, or Chicago Manual
style); and
4. Enroll in MUS 850 Graduate Applied Lessons.
Within the first three semesters of study:
Within the last three semesters of study:
After the above criteria are met, the student may receive permission to enroll in MUS 897 for the subsequent term under Capstone Committee Chair section number.
Semester enrolled in MUS 897:
Step 1 - Contact Dr. Brian Alber, Graduate Program Chair for the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Dr. Alber can be contacted at (308) 865-8354 or alberbw@unk.edu.
Step 2 - Complete an application through graduate admissions. Requires transcripts, three letters of recommendation, philosophy statement, resume. Apply.
Step 3 - Wait for your file to be processed by the graduate music committee. Once accepted you will receive a letter of acceptance from the graduate school.
For New Student
Step 4 - Register for classes through MyBlue
For a list of classes, see the advising form and the Course Rotation list.
Be sure to check the Course Rotation list
Be sure to check the requirements for MUS 402 and 802.
Step 5 - During the first year of studies, the student will work with an advisor to select Capstone Project topics and determine the Capstone Chair and two other members for the committee.
Research and/or performance final project in an area of special interest to the student that demonstrates an integration of ideas from at least two content areas of the graduate music program—Aesthetics, Education (foundations, philosophy, psychology), History/Literature, Theory, Pedagogy/Methods, and Performance.
*See Capstone options aboveStep 6 - During the final semester of studies at UNK, the student is required to take the online comprehensive examination, which covers the courses studied in music education, music theory, and music history.
*See above "Steps to the Graduate Music Comp Exam"
Filing for Graduation
Step 7 - For Application Deadlines and to apply for graduation through MyBlue, check university graduation details. Follow this link for graduation information. Students must apply for graduation and pay fees even if not attending the ceremony.