|
Graduate Studies
MA—Music
Education
Contact: Prof. Lisa DeLorenzo
Graduate Coordinator of Music Education
Tel: 973-655-7220
Email: delorenzol@mail.montclair.edu
Audition
Information
|
Program
Overview
Candidates who hold a U.S.
teaching certificate in music are eligible for
the Master of Arts in Music Education degree program
described in this section. (Candidates holding
a music teaching certificate via an alternate
route or foreign institution may require additional
course work.) Two other programs, the Master
of Arts in Teaching and the Post Baccalaurete
Certificate Program in Teaching are available
for candidates who are interested in attaining
music teaching certification for public schools.
See our Comparison
Chart (PDF) for an overview of all our programs.
Master of Arts in Music
Education
The Master of Arts in Music
Education Program, led by an experienced and nationally
recognized faculty, offers a comprehensive course
of study (PDF) for music teachers in
all levels and specializations. Committed to the
advancement of music teaching in the public schools,
course
offerings (PDF) reflect a range of progressive
ideas and instructional strategies for the music
classroom. Equally important is the opportunity
for students to meet others in the field and develop
supportive networks.
In order to accommodate the
variety of music teaching specializations, this
program provides a considerable amount of elective
coursework. The 32-hour program offers small classes,
individualized attention, and fieldwork in your
own classroom. With an appropriate balance between
theory and practice, this program is designed
to nurture musical maturity, reflective teaching
practice and promote educational leadership in
music education.
Application Process
Candidates must apply to the
Graduate School for admission. The Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) is required for admission. Non-degree
music teachers may enroll for up to 6 credits
of course work prior to matriculation in the Master
of Arts in Music Education program. Non-degree
status, however, does not guarantee official admission
to the program.
Master of Arts in Music Education
candidates must schedule an audition during which
they will complete an interview with the Graduate
Coordinator of Music Education and well as a functional
piano exam during the scheduled audition times.
In addition, candidates who wish to pursue private
study on their instrument must take a performance
audition. To
Graduate Audition Information
Length of Study
We are sensitive to the fact
that the majority of students in this program
have full-time teaching position. For this reason
all graduate classes begin at 5:30 pm or later.
Students typically take one course per semester
including a summer session. The program is designed
for completion in 3 years, however, it is possible
to take a heavier course load and finish in 2
years.
Capstone Experience
A field project and comprehensive
examination are required for program completion.
The field project is a self-designed action research
project which may take place in the teacher's
own classroom, or involve a study of interest
that relates to current music teaching practice.
Students working on their field project have ongoing
support from a faculty mentor. The comprehensive
exam assesses advanced understandings in music
theory, music history, and music education.
Ensembles
Graduate students are welcome
to participate in the MSU Chorale, Orchestra,
Symphonic Band, or Wind Symphony. Participation
is subject to the Director's approval and may
require an audition. Registration for academic
credit is required and will partially fulfill
the music core electives requirements.
Music
Education - Professional Certification
There are two programs that
offer certification for teaching music in the
NJ schools*: (1) the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) and (b) the Post Baccalaureate Certification
Program (PB). These programs are housed in the
College of Education, Health, and Human Services.
All music and music education courses, however,
are taught through the John J. Cali School of
Music. Candidates for either program require approval
from both the Graduate School and the John J.
Cali School of Music.
Eligibility for admission
to the MAT Program in music education requires
a bachelor's degree or higher in music. Admission
to the Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program
requires a bachelor's degree.
* Students must pass the NJ
Praxis exam to be recommended for teaching certification.
What is the difference
between these programs?
Although the MAT and PB have
some overlap, the two programs differ in amount
of graduate vs undergraduate course work as well
as length of study. The Post Baccalaureate program,
for instance, is equivalent to a "second"
bachelor's degree in music and involves more undergraduate
music work in applied, theoretical and historical
areas. The MAT
program (sample course sequence-PDF),
however, involves mostly graduate work including
some advanced study in music teaching. Both programs
offer substantial field experiences in the schools
as well as a student teaching during the final
semester.
In some cases, applicants
may apply for admission to the PB program, complete
pre-requisite undergraduate work, and transfer
into the MAT program with no loss of credit. This
action requires the Graduate Coordinator's approval
and may involve some extra processing fees.
Length of Study
The length of time for either
program depends upon the course load per semester.
A full-time load is a minimum of 12 credits. In
general, full-time MAT students can complete the
degree within two years. Post-baccalaureate students
generally require a minimum of three years for
program of completion.
Undergraduate music courses
are scheduled primarily during the day and rarely
during the summer. Most graduate courses, however,
are offered during the day, evening, and summer.
A part-time course load is a maximum of 9 credits.
A full-time course load is a minimum of 12 credits.
Application Process
Candidates must apply to the
Graduate School for admission to the university.
The MAT and PB programs strictly adhere to the
following deadlines: February 15 for Summer/Fall
admission and September 15 for Spring admission.
All applicants must complete the PRAXIS II Subject
Assessment Test for admission. A passing grade
is desirable but not required for admission to
the program. In addition, master degree applicants
must submit scores for the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE). For further information contact the Graduate
School or Director of Teacher Education Admissions.
Candidates must also schedule
an audition to complete the admissions process.
Link
to information about the admissions and auditions
procedures.
Comparison
Chart for Music Education Programs |
MA—Music
Therapy
Graduate
Program
Prof. Karen Goodman, Graduate Coordinator of Music Therapy
Tel: 973-655-5268
Email: goodmank@mail.montclair.edu
Audition
Information
Curriculum
Information - links to course sequences including sample curricula (PDF format) of the music therapy programs:
Undergraduate
Postbaccalaureate certification
Graduate
Internship information
|
Frequently asked
questions about MSU's music therapy programs:
|
 |
What
is Music Therapy? |
| |
|
Music
therapy is the use of music and musical
activities in conjunction with inter-personal
skills to accomplish therapeutic goals:
to restore, improve, or maintain mental
and physical health. Through carefully
planned musical experiences, the client
is provided with opportunities to
develop potential growth. One might
also describe a music therapist as
one who uses music as a tool in doing
therapy. Music therapists may work
with any age group and a variety of
disabling conditions. As a member
of a therapeutic team or private practitioner,
the music therapist participates in
the analysis of individual problems
and the establishment of treatment
goals before planning and carrying
out music-related treatment. |
|
|
|
What
does one study in Music Therapy? |
| |
|
The
training of a music therapist is a
unique combination of music, psychology,
and music therapy, including music
therapy clinical work. The undergraduate
Music Therapy program at Montclair
State University, approved by the
American
Music Therapy Association (AMTA),
normally takes 4 1/2 years to complete.
In
addition to regular course work, a
6-month full-time supervised internship
is required. Students may intern at
any of the over 150 approved internship
facilities across the United States.
While some MSU students intern in
this immediate area, many take advantage
of the opportunity to work in another
part of the country. The intensive
spirit of the internship provides
the student with the day-to-day supervision
necessary to refine one's clinical
skills and end one's academic training.
Some internships provide a stipend
and/or room and board.
On
the graduate level, students refine
their undergraduate skills and further
develop a specific area of clinical
interest through the thesis process. |
|
|
|
Where
do music therapists work? |
| |
|
The
music therapist may work in a wide
variety of clinical and educational
settings: hospitals, clinics, psychiatric
institutions, nursing homes, community
mental health centers, prisons, and
private schools. As the profession
continues to grow, there is an increasing
demand for music therapists with clinical
experience and advanced degrees to
serve as administrators or university
teachers in music therapy. MSU receives
many requests for assistance in finding
music therapists to fill positions,
and these are shared with those seeking
jobs. Professional job listings are
published bimonthly by the American
Music Therapy Association (AMTA),
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1000 ,
Silver Spring , Maryland 20910. |
|
|
|
What
kinds of study are available to graduate students? |
| |
|
Certificate
Program in Music Therapy:
In order to sit for the examination
to become a Board Certified Music
Therapist, students who already have
a degree in any field are eligible
to apply for Certificate Program in
Music Therapy through what is sometimes
called the Music Therapy Equivalency
program. This allows students to take
the courses that they did not take
in their undergraduate work, including
music, psychology and music therapy
courses which lead to eligibility
to sit for the examination to become
a Board Certified Music Therapist
(MT-BC). Although it does not lead
toward a degree from Montclair State
University , graduates will receive
a Certificate. Some students will
wish to take these courses without
planning to continue with graduate
study, while other students will take
them as prerequisites for masters'
study. View course sequence for certification (PDF).
This
program is typically recommended for
students with an undergraduate degree
in a field other than music. Those
students who have an undergraduate
degree in music are encouraged to
apply for the Masters.
Master
of Arts in Music Concentration in
Music Therapy: Those who are
already trained music therapists (with
the RMT, CMT, or BC) as well as those
who have an undergraduate degree or
comparable proficiencies in music
are eligible to apply for the Master
of Arts in Music, concentration in
Music Therapy. The graduate program
will intensify one's understanding
of dynamics and processes of individual
and group music therapy, providing
the student with an enriched perspective
on music therapy practices, enhancing
clinical improvisation skills, and
advancing assessment and evaluation
skills. Our affiliated psychology,
communication science and special
education courses supplement the music
therapy course work. Our graduate
program emphasizes both clinical application
as well as research. Practical skills
in beginning teaching, grant writing
and supervision are also offered.
Finally, the graduate program stimulates
growth of students' personal awareness
of the impact of their personality
and worldview on the music therapy
treatment process.
This
program has different ‘tracks'
for the student who already has an
undergraduate degree in music therapy
as well as the student who has the
undergraduate degree in music.
For
a listing of coursework required for
graduate programs in music therapy,
please go to Graduate
Studies and see Masters Programs
OR Certification Programs on that
page. |
|
|
|
Why
is this Music Therapy program special? |
| |
| The
Music Therapy training program at Montclair
State University is one of the oldest
(1969) and foremost training programs
in this country. The faculty teaching
in the program have diverse and celebrated
areas of knowledge and expertise. For
those students requiring practicum experience,
closely supervised clinical work takes
place at both highly reputable local
facilities as well as schools, nursing
homes and hospitals in the tri-state
area. ln addition, the program offers
a Music Therapy Training Group, Introduction
to Guided Imagery and Music, an on-campus
music therapy clinic, and specialized
courses in piano accompaniment and clinical
improvisation. Guest clinicians from
the U.S. and other countries frequently
make presentations and give workshops.
Most recently, the following guest clinicians
offered workshops and lectures: Clive
Robbins (U.S.), Claire O'Callaghan (
Australia ), and Elaine Streeter (U.K.
)
Graduate
students enjoy personalized attention
in their clinical studies as well
as performance opportunities in a
uniquely strong music program.
The
MSU Music Therapy program is the only
program in the state of New Jersey
for educating music therapists and
the only competitively priced undergraduate
and graduate program in the tri-state
metropolitan New York City area. All
students who have completed this program
have found positions. |
|
|
|
Are
scholarships and other financial aid available?
|
| |
| The
David Ott Fellowship is awarded to an
incoming matriculated graduate music
therapy student and provides a total
of $4000, with $1000 awarded each semester
for four semesters. The Cali School
provides scholarships on a competitive
basis to music majors who apply and
meet additional requirements. Many of
these scholarships are awarded to students
who are already enrolled as they continue
their studies.
Prospective
students are advised to keep in mind
that MSU's tuition is quite reasonable
compared to many other schools, leading
to less need for large scholarship
assistance than at more expensive
schools. Additional information on
financial aid is available from the
MSU Financial Aid Office at http://www.montclair.edu/financialaid
or 973-655-4461.
|
|
|
|
Where
can I find additional information? |
| |
|
For
those unfamiliar with music therapy,
it is a good idea to begin some music
therapy reading or arrange for observation
of a music therapy session. Suggested
introductory readings are provided
below. You may call the Music Therapy
graduate coordinator for a list of
music therapists working in New Jersey.
Curriculum
Information: Links to complete course sequences including sample curricula (PDF format) for undergraduate, certification and graduate programs.
Music
Therapy Days—The Cali School
and the College of the Arts offer
informational programs several times
a year for prospective students. Learn
about music therapy as a field and
career choice, and about MSU's program.
Highlights will include opportunities
for networking; options for class
visits; and open discussion with the
music therapy faculty. Visitors may
come for all or part of the day. For
more information, see Arts Days
Events for dates and schedules.
If you have
additional questions, please contact:
Prof. Karen Goodman
Graduate Coordinator
Tel: (973) 655-5268
Email: goodmank@mail.montclair.edu
or write c/o
Cali School of Music
Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043 |
|
|
|
Introductory
Readings - Books |
| |
| Bruscia,
K. (Ed). (1991). Case Studies in
Music Therapy. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona.
Davis, W. B.,
Gfeller, K., Thaut, M. (1997). An
Introduction to Music Therapy: Theory
and Practice. 2nd Edition. Boston:
McGraw Hill.
Goodman, K. D.
(1981). Music therapy. In S. Arieti
(Ed.), American Handbook of Psychiatry,
Vol. VII: Advances and New Directions.
New York: Basic Books. |
|
|
|
Journals
and Web Resources |
| |
|
|
MA—Performance
Graduate
Program
|
Contact: Prof. David Witten,
Graduate Coordinator
Phone: (973) 655-4379; Email: wittend@mail.montclair.edu
Audition
Information
The
M.A. degree program in Performance develop skills
similar to those in the undergraduate programs,
but on a more advanced level. M.A. programs are
tailored to meet the needs of the individual student
and take into account his or her experience in
music.
The
M.A. degree program in Performance prepares students
for careers as performing musicians. Concentrations
are available in all orchestral instruments, piano,
guitar, organ, and voice. Students must give at
least two recitals and perform in a variety of
ensembles, and often have opportunities for outside
work as well.
Montclair
State University offers the Bachelor of Music
and the Masters of Music Degree in Performance
in keyboard, voice, guitar, and all of the concert
band and orchestral instruments.
The
Music Performance Program is focused on the mastery
of performance skills. The auditioning student
must demonstrate outstanding ability on his or
her instrument, and must be highly motivated toward
high standards of achievement in performance.
The performance faculty and staff work closely
with individual students, with the aim of nurturing
each musician's technical and artistic growth.
Those
interested in pursuing a professional career as
a performer often continue directly into graduate
study upon completion of the undergraduate degree.
The same is true of students interested in securing
a position as an applied music teacher at a college
or university. Some graduates create their own
teaching studios, and become vital and active
teachers and performers in their community.
Our
performance faculty are seasoned veterans of the
concert stage, performing in countries as distant
as Russia, Ukraine, Switzerland, Denmark, Italy,
Vietnam, and Brazil. Some of our professors are
also members of the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus
Chamber Orchestra, and the New York Met Orchestra,
and members of our voice faculty have sung with
the New York Metropolitan Opera. Unique among
University music programs in New Jersey, these
close ties with New York organizations offer students
exciting connections with the most vibrant music
scene in the United States. |
MA—Theory
& Composition
Graduate
Program
|
Contact: Prof. Ting Ho,
Graduate Coordinator
Phone: (973) 655-7221; Email: hoti@mail.montclair.edu
Audition
Information
The
M.A. degree program in Theory/Composition develop
skills similar to those in the undergraduate programs,
but on a more advanced level. M.A. programs are
tailored to meet the needs of the individual student
and take into account his or her experience in
music.
The
M.A. degree program in Theory/Composition offers
students advanced theory training and composition
skills as they develop a personal style. A senior
recital of original compositions is presented.
Students must show evidence of composition skills
to be admitted to this concentration.
The
Cali School at Montclair State University offers
an exciting Theory and Composition concentration
as one of its Bachelor of Music Degrees. On the
faculty are several world renowned, award-winning
composers, representing a diversity of styles
from the avant-garde to the popular. These composers
teach both classes and private instruction in
a variety of topics including traditional and
electronic composition; orchestration and arranging;
and analyses of counterpoint, style and history.
The
MSU Cali School is the home of the Harry Partch
Institute, and hosts the largest collection of
Partch Instruments in the world. The Institute
is run by Dean Drummond, internationally know
composer and foremost authority on the music of
Harry Partch. Theory/Composition Majors can take
advantage of this unique opportunity to work with
Professor Drummond and the Partch Instruments.
Guest
composers and theorists are frequently invited
to lecture and interact with our students. Recent
guests have included Allen Forte and Thomas Oboe
Lee.
The
goal of the Theory/Composition program is to prepare
students for both the professional music world
and for continued study at first-rate graduate
and doctoral programs. The school prides itself
to being open to all styles and aesthetics of
music as demonstrated by the varying styles of
the faculty. Students are encouraged to find their
own compositional voices, as well as discovering
and studying old and new sounds and aesthetics.
The
Bachelor of Music in Theory/Composition includes
six semesters of music theory; six semesters of
private theory or composition lessons; eight semesters
of the composition seminar; three semesters of
music history and one of world music; four semesters
of private study on an instrument; and courses
in keyboard study, conducting, electronic music,
and instrument methods. In addition, candidates
for the degree give a Senior Recital featuring
their original music. A Master of Music in Theory/Composition
is also offered.
MSU
faculty composers have been awarded numerous awards
and prizes from the Guggenheim Foundation, the
American Academy of Arts and Letters, the National
Endowment for the Arts, the New York Council on
the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts,
the New Jersey Council on the Arts, the Lila Wallace/Readers
Digest Fund, and the Aaron Copland Fund. Faculty
composers hold graduate degrees from Yale University,
the Eastman School of Music, the New England Conservatory,
Brandeis University, California Institute of the
Arts and New York University.
MSU
Theory /Composition faculty include: Ting Ho (Chair),
Robert Livingston Aldridge, Patrick Burns, Dean
Drummond and Marla Meissner. |
Performer's
Certificate
Contact: Prof. David Witten
Post-Baccalaureate
Performer's Certificate
Audition
Information
|
The
Performer's Certificate program is a one-year
version of the Artist's Diploma. A student may
enter the Performer's Certificate program and
then, assuming the consent of the Cali faculty,
transfer the accumulated twelve credits toward
the Artist's Diploma program.
Like
the Artist's Diploma, the Performer's Certificate
is a unique conservatory inspired program, focused
on developing both the artistry and professionalism
of gifted young musicians. Except in unusual and
compelling circumstances, the Performer's Certificate
is limited to areas of performance with substantial
and significant solo and chamber repertoire.
Candidates
for the Performer's Certificate possess not only
great talent, but also the ability and determination
to realize that talent in the contemporary musical
world. They may have already embarked on solo
performing careers, or may be on the brink of
such careers. |
Artist's
Diploma
Post-Baccalaureate
Performer's Certificate
Contact: Prof. David Witten
Audition
Information
|
The
Artist's Diploma is a unique conservatory inspired
program, focused on developing both the artistry
and professionalism of gifted young musicians.
Except in unusual and compelling circumstances,
the Artist's Diploma is limited to areas of performance
with substantial and significant solo and chamber
repertoire. Candidates for the diploma possess
not only great talent, but also the ability and
determination to realize that talent in the contemporary
musical world. They may have already embarked
on solo performing careers, or may be on the brink
of such careers.
The
two-year program they pursue here is tailored
to their individual needs. Working in close collaboration
with studio faculty and advisors, including Artists-in-Residence
Shanghai Quartet, Artist's Diploma students focus
on performance, deepening their artistry in close
collaboration with master teachers. In addition,
some will want to enhance their education through
studies of music theory, languages, and so forth,
while others will want to begin practical preparations
for careers to which their talents have led. |
|
