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Binghamton University
Department of Music
GRADUATE HANDBOOK
2016-2017
Phone E-mail Office
James Burns 777-2592 music.chair@binghamton.edu FA-163A
Department Chair
Christopher Bartlette 777-2559 music.grad@binghamton.edu FA-118
Director of Graduate Studies
René Neville 777-6969 rneville@binghamton.edu FA-163
Assistant to the Chair
Cheryl McGowan 777-2589 cmcgowan@binghamton.edu FA-165
Department Secretary
Marnie Wrighter 777-3004 wrighter@binghamton.edu FA-161
Concert Manager
GRADUATE HANDBOOK
2016–2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Preliminary Information ............................................................................................................................. 3
2. University Bulletin and Graduate School Manual ........................................................................... 3
3. Placement Examinations ............................................................................................................................ 3
4. Registration for Academic Courses ...................................................................................................... 4
5. Auditions and Registration for Applied Lessons and Ensembles ............................................ 5
6. Independent Study ...................................................................................................................................... 5
7. Grading and Incompletes ......................................................................................................................... 6
8. Maintaining Matriculated Status ............................................................................................................ 6
9. Transfer Credits ............................................................................................................................................. 6
10. Graduate Application for Degree .......................................................................................................... 7
11. Assistantships and Scholarships ............................................................................................................ 7
12. The MM Degree in Collaborative Piano, Composition, Conducting, Instrumental
Performance, and Vocal Performance (excluding Opera) ......................................................... 9
13. The MM Degree in Opera ...................................................................................................................... 13
14. The MM Degree in History and Literature ...................................................................................... 15
15. Graduate Final Examinations in Music ............................................................................................. 17
Forms
Department of Music Graduate Handbook 2016 – 2017 Page 4
MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Recital
MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Opera Role
MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Conducting Performance
MM Thesis — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for History and Literature Thesis or
Composition Portfolio
MM Foreign Language Examination (for History and Literature only)
MM Piano Proficiency Exam (for History and Literature only)
MM Comprehensive Examinations — Proposal / Evaluation Form for
Listening Examination
MM Comprehensive Examinations — Proposal / Evaluation Forms for Oral
Examination
General Checklist for MM Program
Checklists for MM Thesis
Department of Music Graduate Handbook 2016 – 2017 Page 5
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
Department of Music
Graduate Handbook
The faculty and staff of the Music Department cordially welcome you to Binghamton
University, and we hope that your upcoming educational experience will be provocative,
challenging, fulfilling, and rewarding. This handbook has information that should answer
many questions you may have regarding general aspects, procedures, and requirements of
our academic program.
1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Abbreviations used in this handbook:
DGS = Director of Graduate Studies
ATTC = Assistant to the Chair
GA = Graduate Assistant
You should familiarize yourself with the requirements of the degree you are pursuing.
Questions or problems with degree programs or with courses should be addressed to the
DGS, who can make referrals, if necessary, to the Department Chair or other administrative
personnel. Questions of procedural details may be directed to the ATTC or to the
Department Secretary. Let us know if we can be of help.
2. UNIVERSITY BULLETIN AND GRADUATE SCHOOL MANUAL
The University Bulletin (http://bulletin.binghamton.edu) contains the official requirements and
regulations that concern you. For additional emphasis, some information from the Bulletin
also appears in this Handbook.
Department of Music Graduate Handbook 2016 – 2017 Page 6
The Graduate School Manual (http://www.binghamton.edu/grad-school/resources/policies-
procedures/manual/index.html) contains helpful information, especially regarding the
submission of written theses (including compositions). Please review it for informational
purposes and consult it as you begin to prepare for thesis work.
3. PLACEMENT EXAMINATIONS
Examinations in music history and theory are given during the orientation period before
classes begin to determine eligibility to take graduate-level courses in these areas. Students
are expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of achievement, equivalent to the
baccalaureate degree with a major in music. The results are used for diagnostic and advisory
purposes; students may be required to do remedial work before taking graduate music
history and/or music theory courses.
History
All incoming graduate students must pass the graduate Music History Placement Exam
before registering for Music History & Research I and II (MUS 501 and 502); students may
also be advised or required to take remedial undergraduate-level Music History
courses. Students should be familiar with the history of western music in the notated
tradition, including the contributions of important composers, performers, and patrons, as
well as the historical context and importance of major works, genres, and styles, and the
dates or periods with which they are associated. Students should also be aware of important
historical issues in areas like performance practice, philosophies of music, the role of music
in society, and views of music’s history, including how all of these issues have changed over
time. Finally, students should be able to think critically about music history and to express
themselves in clear, grammatical, written English.
Theory
All incoming graduate students must take the graduate theory diagnostic test before
registering for Graduate Theory Review (MUS 520) or Analytical Techniques (MUS 522). The
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examination focuses on tonal harmony (diatonic and chromatic) and tests skills in the
following areas:
Aural: Identify melodic and harmonic intervals
Melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation
Aural analysis from repertoire: Phrases, cadences, non-chord tones, and form.
Written: Rudiments: Scales, key signatures, non-chord tones, intervals, meters, etc.
Roman numeral analysis
Figured bass realization and melodic harmonization
Musical form
Essay on a score, discussing rhythm, melody, harmony, and form
4. REGISTRATION FOR ACADEMIC COURSES
It is important for you to meet with the DGS each semester prior to registration in order to
review progress on your program of study. The DGS provides the course assignment, which
should then be given to the ATTC who enters the information into the Registrar’s online
registration system.
The initial semester’s registration takes place during the orientation period before classes
begin; after the initial semester, there is a pre-registration period in November for the spring
semester and in April for the fall semester.
Any changes to your courses must be made in consultation with both the DGS and the ATTC.
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GAs must be enrolled as full-time students. Students enrolled as “non-funded” may take
any number of credits each year, to a maximum of 18.
For students with less than 24 credits of graduate work completed at the time of
registration, full time is 12 graduate credits.
For students with 24 or more credits of graduate work completed at the time of
registration, full time is 9 graduate credits. For exceptions to the 9 credit hour full-
time status, see the DGS.
Because of changing policies on GA financial support, it is imperative that funded students
carefully manage their sequence of courses in keeping with the recommended registration
plan to avoid unnecessary extra charges and fees.
The minimum number of credits for a Master’s Degree, other than in opera, is 32. The MM
Opera degree requires a minimum of 36 credits. Theoretically, it is possible to accumulate
this number in two semesters; it is more likely that three or four semesters will be required
to satisfy degree requirements, unless you have transfer credits (see section 9). Early
completion of the degree program is possible only by concurrence of your principal
instructor. Students holding an assistantship normally take two years (four semesters) to
complete degree work; it is possible to finish in three semesters.
5. AUDITIONS AND REGISTRATION FOR APPLIED LESSONS AND ENSEMBLES
Auditions are held during the first week of classes each semester. Although MM students
will have completed audition requirements for admission, they will need to check with their
major instrumental or vocal teacher about auditions which will admit them into a specific
studio or performance course (such as chamber music or opera workshop), or for work with
a specific faculty member outside their principal performance area. Students are likewise
encouraged to make contact with the appropriate ensemble director if they wish to
participate in any of the larger choral or instrumental ensembles of the department.
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Registration for studio instruction and ensembles is handled by the ATTC after audition
assignments have been completed (end of week one). Other than studio registration in a
student’s primary area, almost all other performance (MUSP) courses require an audition of
some sort prior to enrollment.
6. INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students wishing to pursue a specific study interest not offered as a regular course in music
may do so under the rubric of Independent Study (MUS 597, 1 to 4 credits). The student
must select a topic, obtain a faculty member’s agreement to oversee the project, and file a
description of the project on an Independent Study Approval Form. This form must be
signed by the Faculty Supervisor, the DGS, and the Department Chair.
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7. GRADING AND INCOMPLETES
Refer to the University Bulletin for policies regarding grading and incomplete grades. No
credit is granted for graduate courses in which a grade lower than a C- has been received.
When, by reason of illness or some other unusual and valid circumstances (e.g., unavailability
of necessary research materials), a student is unable to complete the work for a course by
the end of the semester, a grade of “I” may be assigned. Students have six months to
complete the course if they are registered in the subsequent semester; the “I” may be
extended a maximum of one year. When the work is completed to the instructor’s
satisfaction, the student is responsible to see that the faculty member completes and submits
a Change of Grade Form. Incomplete grades will revert to No Credit (NC) when the time
limit expires. After the grade has changed to NC, students have no further opportunity to
complete these courses.
8. MAINTAINING MATRICULATED STATUS
All graduate students who have been admitted to a degree-granting program must maintain
continuous registration each semester for a minimum number of credit hours, or must apply
for a formal leave of absence. Refer to the University Bulletin for the policy regarding
continuous registration and leaves of absence.
To maintain matriculated status, students must register for at least one credit during each
fall and spring semester subsequent to their admission. Failure to do so will result in
severance from the Graduate School, and a new application will be necessary to gain
readmission. Graduate students are not required to maintain matriculation during the
summer sessions unless they intend to complete their final degree requirements during this
period.
If you are not taking courses but still intend to complete your degree work, make sure you
complete and submit, each semester, a “Graduate Student Continuous Registration Form.”
Keep the Music Department and the Graduate Office apprised of your contact information.
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If several semesters lapse since a previous registration, the student, if readmitted, may be
required to pay tuition for each semester of non-registration. If registration extends beyond
ten semesters, a request for an extension must be submitted to the Provost, stating the
length of extension requested, and giving justification for the extension.
9. TRANSFER CREDITS
Refer to the University Bulletin for the policy regarding transfer of graduate credits from
other universities. Up to eight graduate credits earned at other institutions within the last
five years (and which were not used to complete requirements of another degree) may be
transferred. Contact the DGS for assistance in completing the request form. An official copy
of the transcript will be required (this should already be on file with your application
materials), and a course description and syllabus should be submitted to the DGS.
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10. GRADUATE APPLICATION FOR DEGREE
Master degree students must file a Graduate Application for Degree (GAFD) form at the
beginning of the semester in which they plan to complete all degree requirements and
graduate. This serves as notification to both the Graduate School and the department of a
student's intent to graduate. The GAFD can be accessed from the Graduate School website
(http://binghamton.edu/grad-school/resources/graduation/graduate-application-for-
degree.html). The GAFD is valid for one semester only. If a student files a GAFD but fails to
graduate, she or he must submit a new application for degree survey in the following
semester or the next semester of intended completion.
11. ASSISTANTSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Application
All applicants to graduate programs are considered for assistantships. No separate
application form is required. To ensure consideration for assistantships, applicants
must submit their application by the published application deadline.
To request consideration for the renewal of an assistantship for a second year—or to
request consideration for an assistantship if you are enrolled as a graduate student
but have not had an assistantship—notify the DGS, in writing, before March 1.
Mention special capabilities, especially if you wish to be considered for a different
assignment.
Procedural Details
Assistantships to new and continuing students are made on a competitive basis,
normally for a period of one academic year. The graduate committee determines the
procedures and criteria for new awards as well as for the renewal of awards in
subsequent academic years. An MM degree candidate is not eligible to receive an
assistantship for more than two academic years (4 semesters).
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Renewal or continuation of assistantship awards for second and subsequent semesters
will be contingent on availability of funds and operational needs as well as on
satisfactory performance of assistantship duties and satisfactory academic progress.
Students must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 and not have outstanding
Incompletes or Withdrawals while funded by the University. A lower GPA will result in
probation. Students on probation are not eligible to receive renewed or new offers of
funding.
An assistantship includes a stipend, paid in biweekly installments throughout the
academic year. A tuition scholarship award normally accompanies an assistantship; the
student will be notified of the amount of the award by the DGS.
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Students are advised to check the exact term of the assistantship obligation, and the
need to fill out required forms at the beginning of each year. Forms to be filed include
I-9, Payroll Sign-In, W-4, and T.A.P. (Tuition Assistance Program). Watch for, and follow
carefully, instructions from the Graduate and Payroll Offices.
GAs are assigned a workload up to 18 hours a week. Types of assignments might
include teaching (such as individual or class applied instruments or musicianship
classes), accompanying, assisting faculty with ensembles, assisting with courses
(grading papers, preparing materials, etc.), supervising listening sessions, assisting
faculty with research, and general departmental administrative duties.
GAs are responsible for attending announced meetings, for making an initial contact
with their supervising faculty member(s) and providing a copy of their schedule, and
for maintaining communication with the supervising faculty member(s) throughout the
semester. Performance of duties is evaluated by supervising faculty.
In some cases, GAs may have responsibility for assigning semester grades. Check with
the supervising faculty so that it is clear exactly how the grading is done.
Graduate students with Tuition Scholarship support are required to maintain a level
of registration needed to establish full-time graduate enrollment (refer to section 5).
New York State Residency
Immediately upon arrival in the Binghamton area, it is the responsibility of a tuition
scholarship recipient to take every appropriate action necessary to establish residency,
so that he/she can be determined to be a NYS resident prior to the first day of the
third enrolled matriculated semester. For the first two enrolled matriculated semesters,
tuition scholarships are funded at the rate appropriate for the recipient's residential
status (e.g., in-state or out-of-state). Beginning with the third enrolled matriculated
semester, tuition scholarships are funded at the in-state rate and the recipient is
responsible for payment of the difference between the in-state and out-of-state rates.
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Students receiving tuition scholarship support MUST become NY State residents within
the first three weeks of classes or become responsible for the out-of-state portion of
their tuition. This rule does not apply to students on temporary visas. To become a
NY State resident, a NY State Voter Registration Card, a NY State Driver’s License ID
and a NY State Vehicle Registration (if you own a car) will be needed. You should
apply for these before classes begin. If you have to be claimed on your parent’s taxes
this current tax year or have lived with your parents this (tax) year, the soonest you
could be eligible for in-state tuition is next (tax) year in January.
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12. THE MM DEGREE in Collaborative Piano, Composition, Conducting, Instrumental
Performance, and Vocal Performance (excluding Opera)
Course Requirements
A minimum of 32 graduate credits in music, with at least a B average, must be completed.
Distribution requirements are the following:
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4
MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4
MUS 599 Thesis 4
Field of specialization (applied credits) 12
Electives (e.g., ensembles, academic courses) 4
Suggested Courses for MM in Collaborative Piano
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4
MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4
MUS 599 Thesis 4
MUSP 555E Collaborative Piano 12
MUSP 568A Vocal Performance and Collaboration 8
MUSP 586J Chamber Music 4
MUSP 585B Accompanying: Studio Practicum 2
Lesson / Recital Accompaniment 0
Suggested Courses for MM in Composition
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MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4
MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4
MUS 599 Thesis 4
MUSP 558A Composition I 3
MUSP 558B Composition II 3
MUSP 558C Composition III 2
MUSP 558D Composition IV 2
MUSP 567E Composition Seminar 4
Electives in Theory / Composition 12
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Suggested Courses for MM in Conducting
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4
MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4
MUS 599 Thesis 4
MUSP 559A Conducting I 3
MUSP 559B Conducting II 3
MUSP 559C Conducting III 2
MUSP 559D Conducting IV 2
Ensemble 8
Applied / Electives 8
Suggested Courses for MM in Instrumental Performance
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4
MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4
MUS 599 Thesis 4
MUSP 55X Applied Major (Lessons) 12
MUSP 56X Ensemble 8
MUSP 58X Chamber Music 2
Electives 4
Suggested Courses for MM in Vocal Performance
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
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MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4
MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4
MUS 599 Thesis 4
MUSP 556A Voice 8
MUSP 567D Studio Voice Rep. Class 4
MUSP 556B Voice Coaching 2
MUSP 566G Opera Ensemble 6
MUSP 586A Vocal Literature 3
MUSP 586X Lyric Diction 3
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Thesis Requirements
Collaborative piano majors must present a graduating recital, for which at least half
of the music must be newly prepared, i.e., not having been played previously for any
other student’s recital. There must also be a mixture of instrumental and vocal
repertoire.
Composition majors must submit a portfolio containing at least two substantial
compositions. Refer to the graduate school manual for the formatting and submission
of a thesis. You may also check with your faculty advisor or the DGS with any
questions regarding the size, format, margins, etc., of your scores. Electronic copies
of your scores must be prepared and submitted to the Graduate School. Preference is
for scores prepared electronically with Finale or Sibelius software. An oral defense of
the thesis must be made before the thesis committee; thesis compositions should be
submitted to the student’s committee at two weeks before the defense.
Conducting majors must conduct, in public performances, one substantial work (or
concert segment) with a major ensemble and at least two additional performances.
Instrumental and vocal performance majors must present two recitals, one of which
must include chamber music.
Thesis Committee
The assigned studio teacher is automatically the principal faculty advisor; the student
selects one other committee member, in consultation with the principal advisor, with
the approval of the DGS, and with the consent of the proposed committee member.
For each thesis performance or recital, a committee is to be selected and approved,
and a new MM Thesis Proposal Form (discussed below) should be completed.
Committees for multiple performances/recitals may have the same members.
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Thesis Proposal
The student must complete an MM Thesis Proposal Form, with all relevant signatures
and attached recital program, and submit it to the DGS. Proposals are due at least
four weeks before the recital date.
The Music Department Graduate Committee will approve each submission, or suggest
modifications. If modifications are suggested, the DGS will specify a deadline date for
re-submission.
If a specified deadline is not met, the DGS can decline the proposal, and the recital
will have to be rescheduled, or other ensemble or role performances arranged for.
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Recital Procedures
To schedule a recital, the student must consult with the Concert Manager. Recitals
should be booked as early in the semester as possible, but not later than the third
week of classes.
It is advisable to schedule at least two rehearsal times as well when reserving the
recital date. The date of the recital should be established before faculty are asked to
serve on the committee. For each recital there is a $100 fee, payable to Binghamton
University, Department of Music, in advance of the recital; this covers the cost of a
recording engineer, two CDs (the original for the student and the copy for the
university archives), and programs. A $35 dollar fee will be charged if a recital date is
changed more than once.
Recitals may also be videotaped, but only with the prior approval of the performer(s)
and the principal thesis advisor. Videotaping may only be done from the rear of the
hall at a pre-designated location. The student may elect to use his/her own
equipment, media and operator. The department does own a video camera, and if
this equipment is used, the camera sign-out, use, and return will be the responsibility
of your principal faculty advisor. The faculty advisor should reserve the camera in the
Music Department office, and this must be done at least one week prior to the recital.
If an operator is needed, the Concert Manager needs 4 weeks advance notice.
At the discretion of the studio teacher, the students may be required to supply
program notes. The department lists the concert on the Department of Music website
and provides house management and tuning of keyboard instruments. Students are
responsible for making arrangements for an accompanist; piano faculty may be
consulted for help and suggestions. If two pianos are required, the Concert Manager
needs 4 weeks advance notice.
Further information about concerts can be found on the Guidelines for Concert
Production in the Music Office or with the Concert Manager.
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After the recital, the student’s principal advisor must check to see that a copy of the
program and the Thesis Evaluation Form, signed by all committee members to signify
acceptability as a thesis performance, is submitted to the DGS.
For a semester in which a student gives a recital, the minimum registration is three
credits with the studio teacher for thesis and/or studio instruction as appropriate.
Students receiving tuition scholarships who have completed all other course
requirements should consult with the DGS regarding the number of credits required.
Comprehensive Examinations
All MM degree candidates must pass a final comprehensive examination before
award of degree. See page 17 pertaining to the Graduate Final Examinations in
Music.
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13. THE MM DEGREE in Opera
Course Requirements
A minimum of 36 graduate credits in music, with at least a B average, must be completed.
Distribution requirements are the following:
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 520 Graduate Theory Review* 2
MUS 599 Thesis 4
MUSP 556A Voice 6
MUSP 556B Voice Coaching 1
MUSP 566G Opera Ensemble 8
MUSP 577A TCO Opera Workshop 6
MUSP 586A Vocal Literature 1
MUSP 586X Lyric Diction 4
(Italian, French, English/IPA, German)
* A student who places out of MUS 520 through the graduate theory diagnostic test
will be able to apply the two credits to electives.
Suggested Courses for MM Opera
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 520 Graduate Theory Review 2
MUS 599 Thesis 4
MUSP 556A Voice 6
MUSP 567D Studio Voice Rep. Class 2
MUSP 556B Voice Coaching 2
MUSP 566G Opera Ensemble 8
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MUSP 577A TCO Opera Workshop 6
MUSP 586A Vocal Literature 4
MUSP 586X Lyric Diction 4
(Italian, French, English/IPA, German)
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TCO Resident Artist Training Program
All Opera majors are also members of the Resident Artist Training Program of the Tri-
Cities Opera, and must be acquainted with and follow the guidelines of that program
as well as the university degree requirements. Workshop sessions at the TCO Center
include those normally scheduled for Wednesday afternoons and Friday evenings (3
hours each). The Center is located at 315 Clinton Street in Binghamton; while bus
service to Binghamton University is good, it will be necessary to work out
transportation from campus to the TCO Center if you do not have a car. Besides the
TCO Workshop, students participate in the TCO Chorus throughout the year, and may
audition for roles as well. Other performance opportunities include the RATP “Excerpt”
Shows and the TCO Touring Education Program.
Thesis
Opera majors must complete two requirements:
Vocal Recital: The information is the same as for MM vocal performance majors (see
page 13).
Opera Role(s): Either one leading/featured role, or two supporting roles.
For each opera role the student is to complete an MM Thesis Proposal Form, which is to
be signed by all members of the committee and submitted to the DGS as soon as
possible, but absolutely no later than two weeks before the performance date. The
Graduate Committee must give its approval that the proposed role constitutes a
satisfactory fulfillment of the thesis requirement. Roles at either TCO or in Binghamton
Opera productions may qualify as satisfying the thesis requirement. After the
performance, the student should check to see that a copy of the Thesis Proposal /
Evaluation Form, and a copy of the program, signed by all committee members to signify
acceptability as a thesis performance, is submitted to the DGS.
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Comprehensive Examinations
All MM degree candidates must pass a final comprehensive examination before
award of degree. See page 17 pertaining to the Graduate Final Examinations in
Music.
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14. THE MM DEGREE in History and Literature
Course Requirements
A minimum of 32 graduate credits in music, with at least a B average, must be completed.
Distribution requirements are the following:
MUS 501 Music History & Research I 4 credits
MUS 502 Music History & Research II 4
MUS 522 Analytical Techniques 4
MUS 599 Thesis 4
Field of specialization* 12
Electives** 4
* Three courses, at four credits per course, are needed to complete the field of
specialization. Depending on your major and the specific courses offered during the
semesters you are here, you may have to take at least two of these courses as
Independent Study projects. Consult with the DGS and the principal faculty advisor
in your major to plan this aspect of your program.
** Four credits of electives are needed, which would come from academic courses,
independent study, or from applied instrument study and/or ensemble participation.
Foreign Language Examination
Inform the DGS when you intend to take the foreign language reading examination.
These are administered on an individual basis. The candidate is expected to
demonstrate reading knowledge in one foreign language (German or one Romance
language); proficiency is demonstrated by translating a passage from a reading in the
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field of music, chosen by the music history faculty. Check with the DGS and/or with
the principal thesis advisor that the choice of the language is appropriate and
acceptable for your particular major.
Piano Proficiency
Piano proficiency must be demonstrated by the ability to play a Bach chorale.
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Thesis
History and Literature majors are required to write a substantial research paper as
their final project. You must ask a particular faculty member to serve as the principal
advisor for your thesis. In conjunction with the advisor, complete an MM Thesis
Proposal Form. Once the proposal is written, the student selects two other committee
members (in consultation with the principal advisor, with the approval of the DGS, and
with the consent of the proposed members) who, along with the principal advisor,
must sign the Proposal Form before it is returned to the DGS. The Graduate
Committee will be consulted if there are any questions concerning the appropriateness
of the proposed project.
See the graduate school manual regarding details of preparation and submission. The
final electronic draft of the thesis should be ready for reading by the committee
members at least four weeks before the end of the semester in which the thesis is
being submitted. Check with the DGS for the exact deadline date. After reading,
corrections should be made and the final version prepared. An oral defense of the
thesis must be made before the thesis committee.
All written theses must be prepared and submitted to the graduate school in electronic
form. Check with the Graduate School to ascertain deadline dates for submitting the
thesis and copies to the Graduate Office.
If for some reason it is absolutely necessary to turn in a thesis during a summer
session, then you must register for that session and make appropriate arrangements.
Generally, however, the submission of the thesis should be done during the regular
fall or spring semester.
Comprehensive Examinations
All MM degree candidates must pass a final comprehensive examination before
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award of degree. See page 17 pertaining to the Graduate Final Examinations in
Music.
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15. GRADUATE FINAL EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC
All MM students are required to take final comprehensive examinations at the conclusion of
their degree program. All students matriculated in the MM program will be required to
satisfactorily complete both components of the final examinations prior to the DGS
submitting a final recommendation for the awarding of the degree. No exceptions will be
made, and students who do not complete the examinations successfully will not be allowed
to graduate. The examinations will consist of two elements: A comprehensive listening
examination and a comprehensive oral examination.
Comprehensive Listening Examination
This examination may be taken in the fall or spring semester of either year of matriculation
in the degree program. The candidate will notify the DGS when he/she intends to take the
listening exam. The candidate will:
Aurally identify a set number of examples selected from a master list of musical
compositions (see below) with which the candidate will be expected to be familiar.
Stylistically identify a set number of musical examples (presented in both aural and
score form) taken from various genres of compositional styles in the history of music.
Required Masterworks List for Comprehensive Listening Examination
You will be expected to familiarize yourself with the following list of compositions and be
able to aurally identify the works from a set number of examples included on the exam.
14th Century
Machaut Mass: Agnus Dei
Renaissance
Palestrina Missa Papae Marcelli: Credo
Jannequin Chant des oiseaux
Monteverdi Madrigal: Cruda Amarilli
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Josquin Motet: Ave Maria
Josquin Missa Pange Lingua: Kyrie
Weelkes O Care, thou wilt dispatch me (Madrigal)
Dowland Lute Song: Flow my Tears
Baroque
Bach Mass in B-minor: Credo
Bach Passacaglia in C-minor (variations for organ)
Bach Cantata: Wachet auf. mvmt. 1
Bach Brandenburg Concerto #5, mvmt. 1
Handel Messiah – Part I
Corelli Concerto grosso, op. 6, #8 (“Christmas”)
Vivaldi Four Seasons Concertos: Winter
Gabrieli In ecclesiis
Monteverdi L’Orfeo: Overture, Tu se morta, Possente spirto
Classic
Beethoven Symphony 9: mvmts. 1&4
Beethoven Piano Sonata, op. 53 (“Waldstein”): all mvmts.
Beethoven String Quartet in C#-minor, op. 131: mvmt. 1
Mozart Marriage of Figaro, Act II
Mozart Requiem, mvmts. 1-4
Mozart Piano Concerto in D-minor, K. 466, mvmt. 1
Haydn String Quartet, op. 76/3: mvmt. 3
Haydn Symphony 104: mvmts. 1&4
Haydn Creation, Part I
Romantic
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, mvmts. 4&5
Mahler Das Lied von der Erde, mvmt. 1
Brahms Requiem, mvmts. 1&4
Wagner Tristan und Isolde: Vorspiel
Verdi La Traviata, Act I
Schubert Erlkönig
Chopin Nocturne in D-flat
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Liszt Sonata in B-minor
Strauss Don Juan
Tchaikovsky Symphony VI “Pathetique,” mvmts. 3&4
Rossini Barber of Seville, Act I
Schumann Dichterliebe: first 5 songs
20th Century
Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Stravinsky Rite of Spring: Part I
Schoenberg Pierrot Lunaire: first 7 songs (Part I)
Berg Wozzeck: Act III/Scenes 3, 4, 5
Bartók Concerto for Orchestra: mvmts. 1&2
Copland Appalachian Spring
Babbitt Philomel
Hindemith Symphony “Mathis der Maler”: mvmts. 1&2
Prokofieff Classical Symphony: complete
Penderecki Threnody
Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time: mvmts. 1&6
Stylistic Genres
For the second portion of the listening exam, use the following list of works included in the
Norton Anthology of Western Music and accompanying CD set (both items are held on
reserve in the Listening Room of the Fine Arts Library) to familiarize yourself with
characteristics of each genre listed. Specific works listed will not be used for the stylistic
identification portion of the exam, so it is important that you study the scores and listen to
the works in order to become generally familiar with style. Upon being given unfamiliar
approximately 5-10 examples (scores and recorded examples will be provided), you will be
asked to identify stylistic characteristics and make a guess as to genre, period of composition,
and possible composer of each example.
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Norton Anthology Listing
Composer Page CD Track
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Medieval (vol. I)
Gregorian Chant Gregorian Chants 7-20 3
Troubadour/Trouvère songs Adam de la Halle 40 8
Bernart de Ventadorn 41 9
Beatrix de Dia 43 10
Hans Sach 45 11
Organum Leonin/Perotin 50-65 13-16
Motet 74 18
Mass De Vitry 77 19
Machaut 86 20
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Renaissance
Motet Dunstable 100 25
Des Prez 142 33
Victoria 245 48
Lassus 251 49
Anthem Byrd 257 50
Mass du Fay 110 29
Ockeghem 124 31
Des Prez 133 32
Palestrina 230 47
Victoria 249 48
Chanson Sermisy 190 41
Le Jeune 193 42
Madrigal/Italian Cara 152 35
Arcadelt 155 36
Willaert 158 37
De Rore 166 38
Marenzio 171 39
Gesualdo 184 40
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Madrigal/English Weelkes 209 43
Air Dowland 218 44
Instrumental music Attaignant 221 45
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Baroque
Madrigal Caccini 267 51
Monteverdi 283 53
Italian Opera Monteverdi 289 54
Monteverdi 306 55
Scarlatti 395 66
Handel 576 83
French Opera Lully 403 68
Sacred Concerto Gabrieli 330 58
Viadana 356 59
Secular Cantata Strozzi 321 57
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Sacred Cantata/Oratorio Carisimi 363 61
Bach 504 81
Handel 585 84
Prelude/Fugue/Toccata Frescobaldi 393 65
Buxtehude 424 71
Bach 495 79
Chorale setting Buxtehude 428 72
Bach 502 80
Trio Sonata Legrenzi 440 74
Corelli 446 75
Concerto Vivaldi 453 76
Vivaldi 487 77
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Classic (vol. II)
Italian opera & opera buffa Pergolesi 1 85
Gluck 32 88
Mozart 189 100
Sonata Scarlatti 54 89
CPE Bach 63 91
Beethoven 220 101
Clementi 227 102
Concerto JC Bach 75 93
Mozart 155 99
Symphony Sammartini 59 90
Haydn 93 94
Haydn 108 95
Haydn 120 96
Beethoven 235 103
String quartet Haydn 141 97
Haydn 148 98
Beethoven 276 104
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19th- century
Symphony Berlioz 285 105
Song cycle/Lieder/Chanson Schubert 368 111
Schubert 375 112
Schumann 380 113
C. Schumann 386 114
Wolf 547 122
Mahler 556 123
Fauré 608 127
Piano character piece Mendelssohn 330 106
Schumann 338 107
Chopin 354 109
Liszt 357 110
Skryabin 598 126
Italian opera (comic/serious) Rossini 415 117
Bellini 427 118
Verdi 460 119
German opera Von Weber 479 120
Wagner 523 121
Tone poem Strauss 570 124
Choral Brahms 394 116
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20th Century
Impressionism Debussy 615 128
Ravel 633 129
Symphonic/Chamber Bartók 645 130
Neo-Classicism Stravinsky 721 134
Nationalism Beach 791 140
Seeger 829 142
Copland 835 143
Still 891 145
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Vocal Ives 810 141
Opera Shostakovich 697 132
Britten 701 133
Atonality Schoenberg 741 135
Serialism Schoenberg 750 136
Berg 757 137
Webern 775 138
Babbitt 917 147
Avant-Garde Messiaen 783 139
Minimalism Carter 891 145
Crumb 908 146
Schuller 935 148
Adams 963 149
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Comprehensive Oral Examination
A comprehensive oral examination is one in which the candidate will be prepared to answer
any question pertaining to his/her specialty, as well as any question pertaining to coursework
taken during the course of their degree program at Binghamton University. This examination
will be given by a panel of three faculty members (the principal instructor of the candidate
and two other faculty members, one of which must be from the theory or history faculty and
approved by the Graduate Committee). Any member of the examining committee may
submit to the candidate a list of topics and/or questions for advance preparation and/or
familiarization. The oral examination will be scheduled by the Principal Instructor of the
candidate during the final semester before graduation.
MM THESIS
Proposal Form for Recital
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Specialization: _________________________________________________
Recital Date / Time: _________________________________________________
Recital Location: _________________________________________________
Names of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
E-mail the recital program to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Include titles, composers, and timings.
Date of Approval by
Graduate Committee: _________________________________________________
MM THESIS
Evaluation Form for Recital
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Specialization: _________________________________________________
Recital Date: _________________________________________________
Evaluation: SATISFACTORY NOT SATISFACTORY
Signatures of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE ADVISOR:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM THESIS
Proposal Form for Opera Role
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Role Date: _________________________________________________
Role Location: TRI-CITIES OPERA BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
Role: _________________________________________________
Role Designation: LEADING FEATURED SUPPORTING
Names of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
Date of Approval by
Graduate Committee: _________________________________________________
MM THESIS
Evaluation Form for Opera Role
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Role Date: _________________________________________________
Role: _________________________________________________
Evaluation: SATISFACTORY NOT SATISFACTORY
Signatures of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE ADVISOR:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM THESIS
Proposal Form for Conducting Performance
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Performance
Date / Time: _________________________________________________
Ensemble: _________________________________________________
Names of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
E-mail the works to be conducted to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Include titles, composers, and timings.
Date of Approval by
Graduate Committee: _________________________________________________
MM THESIS
Evaluation Form for Conducting Performance
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Performance Date: _________________________________________________
Evaluation: SATISFACTORY NOT SATISFACTORY
Signatures of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE ADVISOR:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM THESIS
Proposal Form for History and Literature Thesis or Composition Portfolio
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Specialization: _________________________________________________
Title of
Proposed Thesis: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Names of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
You are required to submit a written proposal of the Thesis or Portfolio
for approval by the Graduate Committee. E-mail the proposal to
music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Date of Approval by
Graduate Committee: _________________________________________________
MM THESIS
Evaluation Form for History and Literature Thesis or Composition Portfolio
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Specialization: _________________________________________________
Title of Thesis: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Evaluation: SATISFACTORY NOT SATISFACTORY
Signatures of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (optional)
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE ADVISOR:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXAMINATION
For MM History and Literature Students
PROPOSAL (before exam)
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Language: _________________________________________________
Exam Date / Time: _________________________________________________
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form, and give it to the examiner at the exam.
EVALUATION (after exam)
Evaluation: PASSED DID NOT PASS
Examiner’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE EXAMINER:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM PIANO PROFICIENCY EXAM
For MM History and Literature Students
PROPOSAL (before exam)
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Exam Date / Time: _________________________________________________
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form, and give it to the examiner at the exam.
EVALUATION (after exam)
Evaluation: PASSED DID NOT PASS
Examiner’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE EXAMINER:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Proposal / Evaluation Form for Listening Examination
PROPOSAL (before exam)
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Exam Date: _________________________________________________
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form, and give it to the examiner at the exam.
EVALUATION (after exam)
Evaluation: PASSED DID NOT PASS
Examiner’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE EXAMINER:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Proposal Form for Oral Examination
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Specialization: _________________________________________________
Exam Date / Time: _________________________________________________
Exam Location: _________________________________________________
Names of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (required)
Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature: _________________________________________________
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE STUDENT:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
MM COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS
Evaluation Form for Oral Examination
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________
Specialization: _________________________________________________
Exam Date: _________________________________________________
Evaluation: PASSED DID NOT PASS
Signatures of
Committee Members: _________________________________________________ (advisor)
_________________________________________________ (required)
_________________________________________________ (required)
Date Submitted to DGS: _________________________________________________
TO THE ADVISOR:
Scan and submit this form electronically to music.grad@binghamton.edu.
Keep this form for your records.
GENERAL CHECKLIST FOR MM PROGRAM
Beginning of First Semester
Take placement examinations in music history and theory.
Meet with DGS prior to first day of classes to complete first-semester registration
and discuss course of study.
Beginning of Each Semester
Check with studio teacher about auditions that will admit you into ensembles or
courses.
If you are a GA, contact your supervisor(s).
Beginning of Each Year
If you are a GA, fill out the required forms. (I-9, Payroll Sign-In, W-4, T.A.P.)
Before the Second Year of Study
If you are an out-of-state resident, establish New York residency.
Around November and April
Meet with DGS to review progress on your program of study.
If taking courses in next semester, get course assignment for next semester from
DGS. Give course assignment to the ATTC, who will register you for your courses.
Before March 1 (First-year students only)
Notify DGS if you are a GA and wish to renew your assistantship for a second year.
Notify DGS if you are not a GA and wish to be considered for an assistantship in
your second year.
Beginning of Semester When You Are Ready to Take the Following Exams
Comprehensive Listening Exam: Fill out and submit an MM Proposal / Evaluation
Form for Listening Examination.
Foreign Language Exam (for MM History and Literature only): Fill out and submit
the MM Foreign Language Examination Form.
Piano Proficiency Exam (for MM History and Literature only): Fill out and submit the
MM Piano Proficiency Exam Form.
Beginning of Semester When You Plan to Graduate
File a Graduate Application for Degree Form at the Graduate School’s website.
Fill out and submit an MM Proposal Form for Oral Examination. The exam can take
place after the completion of all thesis requirements, but should not be scheduled
earlier than mid-semester nor later than the final day of classes in the final semester
of study.
MM THESIS — RECITAL CHECKLIST
Schedule a tentative recital date with the Concert Manager.
Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Proposal Form for Recital. This is due at least four
weeks before the recital date.
Once you have approval from the Graduate Committee, inform the Concert Manager so
that the recital date is set in the departmental concert calendar.
Schedule practice times and your dress rehearsal with the Concert Manager.
Complete the Student Recital Reservation Form.
Pay your recital fee to the ATTC, who will also register you for your thesis course (MUS
599) if needed.
Make sure your thesis committee is aware of your recital date and time. Remind the
committee one week prior to the recital.
Following your recital, fill out an MM Thesis Evaluation Form. Have your thesis
committee complete the evaluation and submit the form to the DGS.
MM THESIS — OPERA ROLE CHECKLIST
Determine the date(s) for the role.
Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Form for Opera Role. This is due at least two weeks
before the performance date.
Make sure your thesis committee is aware of your performance date and time. Remind
the committee one week prior to the performance.
Following your recital, fill out an MM Thesis Evaluation Form. Have your thesis
committee complete the evaluation and submit the form to the DGS.
MM THESIS — CONDUCTING PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
Establish with your Major Teacher the disposition of the four Thesis credits among one
or several adjudicated rehearsals / performances.
Determine the date(s) for the performance.
Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Proposal Form for Conducting Performance. This is
due at least four weeks before the performance date.
Make sure your thesis committee is aware of the times and dates of all rehearsals
within one month of the performance, and the date and time for the performance.
Your committee should attend at least one of your rehearsals leading up to the
performance.
Following your recital, fill out an MM Thesis Evaluation Form. Have your thesis
committee complete the evaluation and submit the form to the DGS.
MM THESIS — HISTORY AND LITERATURE THESIS
OR COMPOSITION PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST
Fill out and submit an MM Thesis Proposal Form for History and Literature Thesis or
Composition Portfolio.
Consult the Graduate School Manual’s Guidelines for Preparing or Submitting a Thesis
or Dissertation often!
The defense of the thesis will take place at the same time as the comprehensive oral
examination.
The final draft of the history and literature thesis should be ready for the thesis
committee at least four weeks before the oral examination. The final draft of the
composition portfolio should be ready for the thesis committee at least two weeks
before the oral examination.
The members of your thesis committee will sign the MM Thesis Evaluation Form, and
the members of your exam committee will sign the MM Oral Examination Form at the
end of your defense / oral exam. These forms should be submitted to the DGS.
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