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Graduate HandbookDepartment of Music

William Paterson University 2008/2009

DEGREE PROGRAMS, MASTER OF MUSIC (M.M.)

William Paterson University currently offers four concentrations for a Master of Music degree. Concentrations and area coordinators are listed below:

Jazz Performance Dr. David Demsey 973-720-2320 [email protected] Arranging/Composition Prof. Rich DeRosa 973-720-3802 [email protected] Education Dr. Diane Falk Romaine 973-720-3197 [email protected] Management Dr. Stephen Marcone 973-720-2314 [email protected] Coordinator Dr. Carol Frierson-Campbell 973-720-3639 [email protected] Admissions Director Cameron MacManus 973-720-

Each degree concentration has certain requirements and considerations with which the student should become familiar. The William Paterson University graduate catalog < http://ww2.wpunj.edu/graduate/pdf/GradCatalog.pdf > provides this detailed information.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Core CoursesEach of the Master of Music (M.M.) concentrations consists of 36 credits and has a common core of four

classes: Music Technology (3 credits), Research Techniques (3 credits), Analytical Techniques (3 credits), and Graduate Seminar (3 credits). Note that jazz and music education students should register for the Music Technology section taught by Dr. Link, and students in the Music Management program should register for the section taught by Professor Savastano. Students in the Music Management program are not required to complete Analytical Techniques but may do so on an elective basis.

Other Required and Elective CoursesOther required and elective M.M. credits are taken from within the student’s concentration. The Graduate

Catalog < http://ww2.wpunj.edu/graduate/pdf/GradCatalog.pdf > and the university website <www.wpunj.edu> should be consulted for a list of program requirements and electives.

Although some degrees do not specify a particular order in which to take courses, it is strongly recommended that students complete the Research Techniques class (MUS 561) within the first year of study.

Course OfferingsCourses are offered on a rotating basis in the fall and spring semesters and on a 3-year rotation during the second

summer session each year. Core courses Music Technology (MUS 558) and Research Techniques (MUS 561) are normally offered each fall semester, while Analytical Techniques (MUS 560) and Graduate Seminar (MUS 590) are normally offered in the spring semester. Students should consult closely with their academic advisors regarding enrollment and course availability.

Cross-listed coursesCross listed courses are available to both undergraduate and graduate students, meeting with the instructor for

the same days and times. Instructors of these courses will have different course expectations of graduate students and undergraduate students in terms of performance and/or academic assignments. These expectations will be clearly delineated in the course syllabi distributed to students at the beginning of each semester.

Music Department Graduate Handbook

Cross-listed Course Title Undergraduate GraduateCourse Number Course Number

Concert Choir MUS 200 MUS 500Chamber Singers MUS 203 MUS 503Concert Band MUS 211 MUS 511University Orchestra MUS 213 MUS 513NJ/WPU Percussion Ensemble MUS 221 MUS 521Opera Workshop MUS 282 MUS 582History of American Popular Music MUS 317 MUS 517Masterpieces of Western Concert Music MUS 389 MUS 589for the Jazz MusicianCounterpoint MUS 409 MUS 660

Applied StudyRequirements for applied study are determined according to the student’s degree concentration:

Concentration Required Semesters Course NumbersJazz Studies 4 MUS 556, 557, 656, 657Jazz Arranging/Composition 4 MUS 586, 587, 686, 687Music Education 1 – 4 MUS 545, 555, 654, 655Music Management 0 - 4 MUS 545, 555, 654, 655

NOTE: Music Education and Music Management majors may meet applied requirements through ensemble participation or studio lessons. Jazz majors must meet applied requirements through studio lessons. Students in the music education and music management programs may not exceed a total of 12 credits in major and/or minor lessons and/or ensembles.

Three-credit major lessons Graduate level major lessons (see course numbers above) receive three credits and are available to all graduate

students in the music department. Major lessons can only be taken with the instrument on which the student auditioned and was accepted into the graduate program.

One-credit minor lessons Graduate level minor lessons (MUS 514, 515, 614, 615) may be available to qualified students, depending upon

faculty availability. Students desiring minor lessons should contact the area faculty member and request an audition to demonstrate their skill on the secondary instrument. Students who do not meet the audition requirements may register for undergraduate methods classes for no credit. A maximum of three semesters of minor lessons may be taken.

Summer Applied Study Music education students enrolled during the summer may be able to register for applied music lessons

depending upon the availability of an instructor. Due to various scheduling difficulties, the music department cannot guarantee that a student will be able to take lessons during the summer months. Therefore, students should plan an alternative course should lessons not be available.

STUDENTS DESIRING TO TAKE LESSONS DURING THE SUMMER MUST INFORM DR. CAROL FRIERSON-CAMPBELL, COORDINATOR OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN MUSIC, NO LATER THAN THE LAST WEEK OF THE SPRING SEMESTER. [email protected]


EXIT REQUIREMENTS

Comprehensive ExamThe comprehensive examination is a written test required of all students in the Master of Music degree

programs. Students sit for the exam in the semester prior to completion, and the content of the exam is dependent upon the student’s degree program. To apply to sit for the comprehensive exam, a matriculated student must

1. complete or be in the process of completing a minimum of 24 credits,2. have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and3. be prepared to display competence in the area of concentration.

Applying for the Comprehensive ExamStudents who meet the requirements may apply to sit for the comprehensive examination. Students must notify

the Area Coordinator for their concentration no later than the second week of the semester they plan to sit for the exam. Please see the calendar at the end of this document for current dates. University deadlines for submitting the application are October 1 for the fall semester, March 1 for the spring semester, and August 5 for the Summer Sessions. The application may be found at http://ww2.wpunj.edu/admissn/gradf/graduate/grad_pdf/app_for_comprehensive_exam.pdf.

The exam will be scheduled at a time that is mutually acceptable to the students and their area coordinator. Completed exams are read by at least two area faculty and graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Students will be given the results of their comprehensive exam no more than four weeks after sitting for the exam.

Students who do not successfully complete all sections of the exam or display insufficient comprehension of a particular area of the exam will consult with their advisor to determine an appropriate course of action:

1. retake the failed portion(s) of the comprehensive exam within one year of the initial examination, or 2. complete a paper or other project to demonstrate their knowledge of the subject in which they were

deficient.

Students must pass all parts of the comprehensive exam by the end of the semester in which the exam is attempted. Appeals or additional opportunities to retake the failed portion(s) of the exam are to be considered by the chairperson of the department and the appropriate dean.

Final ProjectsEach degree program requires that students complete one or more final projects as described below:Music Education – thesis or lecture/recital with paperMusic Management – thesisJazz Performance – performance recital and thesis with lecture/recital componentJazz Arranging – arranging recital and lecture/recital with paper

Performance RecitalsStudents in the Jazz Performance and Jazz Arranging tracks are required to complete a performance recital early

in the final semester of study.

Jazz Lecture/RecitalsAs part of their thesis, students in the Jazz Performance and Jazz Arranging tracks are required to complete a

lecture-recital in the third semester of study. Students are expected to perform, alone or in a group, to illustrate many of the points that will be made in the thesis. In addition, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, musical examples, and other visual aids as appropriate to the topic must be used.

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all furniture, stands, or other equipment that might the needed for the presentation. The university can provide audio playback equipment but does not provide video recording equipment. Students desiring an audio recording of the presentation should contact Prof. David Kerzner ([email protected]) no later than two weeks prior to the lecture recital.

All jazz students must submit the required paperwork for the lecture recital to the performing arts office c/o Al Schaefer no later than the end of the second week of their third semester of study.


Music Education Lecture/RecitalMusic Education students who choose the Lecture/Recital as a final project option must take applied lessons for

a minimum of one semester and work closely with the applied teacher to determine appropriate repertoire for the topic. Students who auditioned and were accepted on a secondary instrument should confer with the applied teacher and the area coordinator before planning to do a lecture-recital based on the secondary instrument.

Music education students presenting lecture/recitals as their final project must follow the schedule for thesis completion, with the exception that the lecture/recital must be scheduled and performed no later than the end of the second-to-last week of classes (prior to finals week) of the semester of completion. Deadlines for the final corrected draft and defense are the same as for thesis, above.

Each student must organize a faculty committee to attend the lecture/recital. The committee should consist of the project advisor, the applied teacher, and one other full-time music faculty member. Each member of the committee will submit a pass/fail grade recommendation to the project advisor.

Students are expected to prepare handouts, PowerPoint presentations, musical examples, and overhead projections or other visual aids as appropriate to the topic. High-quality recorded musical examples should also be used. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain all furniture, stands, or other equipment that might the needed for the presentation. The university can provide audio playback equipment but does not provide video recording equipment. Students desiring an audio recording of the presentation should contact Prof. David Kerzner ([email protected]) no later than two weeks prior to the lecture recital.

All music education students who schedule lecture recitals must submit paperwork to Al Schaefer in the performing arts office no later than the second week of the semester when the recital will be performed.

Final Written ProjectsFinal written projects include the thesis (all concentrations) or the lecture-recital (music education). (The

lecture-recital required for jazz students is not considered a final written project.) This project consists of gathering, analyzing, and presenting advanced concepts related to an area of interest to the student, in written form. The music education lecture-recital option consists of a public musical performance with a lecture, supplemented by a formal written document. Final written projects are completed and defended during the student’s last semester of study.

Graduate AdvisorsGraduate study involves several types of advisors. The academic advisor is the area coordinator for the

student’s concentration within the Master of Music program. A final project advisor is required for all written final projects. Final project advisors must be full-time faculty and are chosen by the student in consultation with the faculty member and area coordinator. An advisory committee that includes the final project advisor and two additional readers is necessary for the completion of a thesis or a music education lecture recital.

Steps in Completing Final Written Projects

Choosing a Topic. It is highly recommended that students choose a topic and begin preliminary research and writing during the research class (MUS 561), commonly taken during the first semester, and continue their research throughout their matriculation. Selecting a topic early in a student’s course of study is strongly encouraged, thereby allowing the student to focus on the topic during subsequent courses.

Choosing a Final Project Advisor. A final project advisor is required for all written final projects. Final project advisors must be full-time faculty and are chosen by the student in consultation with the faculty member and area coordinator. An advisory committee that includes the final project advisor and two additional readers is necessary for the submission of the project proposal and the subsequent completion of the thesis or music education lecture recital.

To choose an advisor, students should select a topic of interest and present the idea to a full-time faculty member. An advisor should be approached no later than the semester before the student plans to submit the final project proposal.


Proposing the Written Final Project. After receiving approval from the prospective advisor, the student submits a preliminary proposal, which includes a problem statement, a statement of purpose, a preliminary review of related literature, a description of methodology and procedures and a preliminary bibliography. The proposal is submitted along with the Lecture/Recital and Thesis Approval Form to the Graduate Committee no later than the end of the second week of classes during the semester of project completion. Note that the Lecture/Recital and Thesis Approval Form requires the signatures of the final project advisor and the advisory committee.

SUMMER STUDENTS WISHING TO COMPLETE A THESIS OR LECTURE RECITAL DURING THE SUMMER TERM MUST PRESENT THE PROPOSAL TO THEIR ADVISOR NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE SPRING SEMESTER PROCEEDING THE SUMMER IN WHICH THEY WISH TO GRADUATE.

Approval of Final Written Project. Students will be notified of the approval or disapproval of their topic following the Graduate Committee meeting in the third full week of the semester in which the project is proposed.

Completing the Document

First stage rough draft. Students must submit the first rough draft no later than the end of the sixth week of classes during the semester of project completion. Advisory faculty will respond no later than 2 weeks after the submission of the draft. The first rough draft should be at least 30 pages and contain the major headings, related narrative, an updated review of the literature used for the project, a correctly formatted reference list, and a plan for continued progress.

SUMMER STUDENTS MUST PRESENT THEIR FIRST ROUGH DRAFT NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF THE FIRST SUMMER SESSION.

Second stage rough draft. Students must submit the second rough draft no later than the end of the tenth week of classes during the semester of project completion. Advisory faculty will respond no later than 2 weeks after the submission of the draft. The second rough draft should be at least 50 pages and contain major and minor headings correctly formatted, related narrative and any tables or figures, an updated review of the literature, and a correctly formatted reference list.

SUMMER STUDENTS MUST PRESENT THEIR SECOND ROUGH DRAFT NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE THIRD WEEK OF THE FIRST SUMMER SESSION.

Final draft. Students must submit the final draft no later than the end of the fourteenth week of classes during the semester of completion.

SUMMER STUDENTS MUST PRESENT THEIR FINAL DRAFT NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF THE SECOND SUMMER SESSION.

Definition of final draft. A final draft is one in which all aspects of the document (title page, acknowledgements, abstract, table of contents, well-written narrative including chapters and headings, references, and appendices) are in completed form AND IN AGREEMENT WITH THE STYLE MANUAL USED BY THE DEPARTMENT. Documents that do not meet these criteria will not be accepted. Failure to meet this deadline will delay the student's graduation until at least the following semester.

Defending the Final Written Project

A student who anticipates defending the final written project must submit the Intention to Defend Form and return it to the area coordinator. This form must be submitted no later than the end of the second week of classes during the semester of completion. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule the defense at a date and time when all committee members can attend. The defense must be scheduled no later than the end of the last week of classes (prior to finals week) during the semester of completion. Students should anticipate making further changes to the written paper following the oral defense and schedule the defense accordingly.

SUMMER STUDENTS MUST SCHEDULE THEIR DEFENSE NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE LAST WEEK OF SUMMER CLASSES.


Structure of the defense meeting. The defense meeting normally consists of three parts: 1. The student gives a brief presentation of the research project including the purpose of the study, the research process

and what the findings resulted from the study. This portion should last no longer than 15 minutes. 2. Members of the student’s committee ask questions concerning the project. This portion should last from 15 to 30

minutes. 3. The student will be asked to leave the room so that the committee can deliberate in private concerning the student’s

project and the defense. The student will then be invited to return and be informed of the committee’s decision. The committee will give the student one of three responses:

Level One The project is acceptable as presented.Level Two The project requires minor modifications. The student should complete these and submit the

revised document to the sponsor.Level Three The project is not acceptable and will need to be reconsidered

Students receiving a Level Two or Level Three response should work closely with the advisor to make necessary revisions and corrections. It is possible that students receiving a level 3 may not be able to make adequate corrections within one semester.

Final corrected copy. Students must submit three bound copies of the final corrected copy accompanied by any supporting documents (tapes, CDs, manuscripts, etc.) following a successful defense and completion of any necessary revisions. The final corrected copy must be submitted no later than the last day of finals week. Copies of the document can be photocopied from the original laser printed copy. The photocopy must be of high quality with no variation in print, smudges, or other flaws. An electronic copy of the final document should also be submitted on Compact Disc.

The final copy of the paper should not contain any typographical or other errors. No corrections can be made in ink or pencil and use of white correction fluid is not permitted. Loose leaf notebooks or binders, clasp or pocket folders, or any other form of binding which may result in lost or loose pages are not acceptable. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the return of the paper for further corrections.

Upon receipt of the final corrected copy, the project advisor must file the Verification of Final Project Completion form with the department’s Graduate Coordinator.

SUMMER STUDENTS ANTICIPATING SUMMER GRADUATION MUST PRESENT THEIR FINAL CORRECTED COPY BY THE MONDAY FOLLOWING THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER SESSION II.

Format of the Final Written Project

It is imperative that the student follows the department’s guidelines in the completion of the Final Written Project. Failure to do so will result in lost time, frustration and possible delay of graduation. Although the sponsor and members of the committee will provide advice and general assistance, it is the responsibility of the student to adhere to these guidelines.

Required Style ManualThe Music Department requires that Final Written Documents follow the American Psychological Association

(APA) format, found in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Society. The student should become familiar with this manual during the Research Techniques course and other courses. The student is responsible to know the requirements of the style manual. The Department recommends the following texts to aid the student in this process:

American Psychological Association. (2000). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington DC: The American Psychological Association.

Slade, C. (2007). Form and Style (13th edition). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Belman, J. (2006). A Short Guide to Writing about Music (2nd Edition). New York: Longman.


Components of the Final Written ProjectThe various components of a final project paper are listed below in the correct order:

Title PageThe title page includes two elements: the title of the study, and a byline including the student’s full legal name,

the name of the institution, the names of the Final Project Advisor and members of the Advisory Committee, and the words “Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Music in [concentration], William Paterson University, [Year of degree completion]. A sample title page is included in this handbook.

DedicationA dedication to a particular person or other entity that has supported the student’s efforts is not required, but

may be included before the acknowledgements.

AcknowledgmentsA page of acknowledgments is not required but offers an opportunity to express thanks to persons who have

been helpful and to acknowledge authors and publishers of materials used. The acknowledgments are signed with the candidate’s initials, typed or written in black ink.

AbstractProjects must include an abstract of the full study (not exceeding 350 words) which includes the statement of the

purpose and problem, the procedure(s) followed and the results and conclusions. The abstract is required in all final copies that are submitted to the music department and the university.

Table of ContentsThe Table of Contents lists the chapter titles and all sub- headings which occur in the paper using the exact

wording that appears in the body of the paper. All entries should be double spaced. Single spacing should only be used when the entry title requires more than one line. Sub-headings are indented one tab space. Page numbers must be included, aligned with the right margin. A series of dots should connect the end of the entry title to the page number.

List of FiguresA List of Figures follows the Table of Contents. The list contains the title, number, and page of any charts,

musical examples, or photos found in the body of the work.

List of TablesA List of Tables follows the List of Figures. This list contains the Table number, title, and page of any tables

used in the body of the work.

Body of the PaperThe text of the document is divided into several chapters. For empirical, quantitative studies, this includes the

following:Chapter 1 – IntroductionChapter 2 – Related LiteratureChapter 3 – Methods for the StudyChapter 4 – Results of the StudyChapter 5 – Conclusions

For historical, analytical, or qualitative studies, a similar number of chapters are required. The first, second, and final chapter are generally the same as those listed above; however, the content and organization of chapters should be decided in consultation between the student and the faculty advisor.

Each chapter begins a new page of the document and is numbered and titled in the following format:

Chapter II

PROCEDURES OF THE STUDY


Appendixes. Appendixes occur at the very end of the research paper, following the reference list. Appendixes provide additional information that was not appropriate to include in the body of the work. Examples include interview transcripts, complete scores, and complete records (financial or numerical). Appendixes receive letter designations (Appendix A, Appendix B, and so on) and a descriptive title. Each should begin a new page. The content of the appendix is double spaced.

Sample Appendix HeadingAPPENDIX A

Chronological List of Recordings of La Boheme (1930-1945)

Other Writing ConsiderationsAcademic Integrity. The student is responsible to be familiar with the university’s academic integrity policy.

This policy can be found at http://ww2.wpunj.edu/catalog/grad_2002_04/CatalogFront/AcademicProgramInfo.pdf Of particular concern is Plagiarism, which the university defines as “the copying from a book, article, notebook, video, or other source material, whether published or unpublished, without proper credit through the use of quotation marks, footnotes, andother customary means of identifying sources, or passing off as one’s own the ideas, words, writings, programs, and experiments of another, whether such actions are intentional or unintentional. Plagiarism also includes submitting, without the consent of the professor, an assignment already tendered for academic credit in another course.

Depending on the circumstances assessed by the faculty member who has discussed the matter with the student, any of the following penalties may be imposed: 1. Resubmission of the assignment in question; 2. Failure of the assignment; 3. Failure of the course; 4. Withdrawal from the course with no credit received; 5. The imposition of other appropriate penalties with the consent of the student; 6. Recommendation to the President of suspension or expulsion from the University. A charge of plagiarism will follow a student throughout her/his academic life and is not to be taken lightly.

Copyrighted material. Each student who includes a quote of over 200 words from a published source must secure permission from the publisher of that source in order to include it in the written document. Permission must also be obtained to include any music examples of any length from copyrighted sources. To obtain permission, a brief letter is normally sent to the publisher or copyright holder which states the exact information desired to be quoted.

Figures. Figures are graphic information that is not presented as a table. Examples include pie charts, musical examples, and illustrations. These are numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text. Use the word [Figure] and an Arabic number. Also see Tables, below.

Font. Any standard 12-point font is acceptable if used consistently throughout the paper. Papers should be printed using a laser on quality paper of standard weight (20 or 25 pound) and of consistent color. Printing using a dot matrix or ink jet is not acceptable. Double-spaced print should appear only on one side of the paper.

Headings. APA provides a clear description of chapter headings and sub-headings. Such headings are important to organize the narrative for the reader. The number and levels of headings depend upon the number of topics and sub-topics, and are chosen by the writer in consultation with the project advisor.

Length. There is no prescribed length for either the thesis or the lecture/recital paper. Students should consult closely with the advisor to determine the length of the paper based on the project under consideration.

Margins. Margins should be standardized throughout the paper. The pre-set margins found in Microsoft Word or Word Perfect are acceptable for use in the final paper. Margins should be right-justified except for center-justified headings. Margins should not be fully justified.

Musical Examples. Musical examples must be reproduced with a music notation program such as Finale or Sibelius. Hand written musical examples are not acceptable.


Punctuation. Punctuation must be done with great care. The following rules generally apply to quotations:

a comma or period precedes the closing quotation mark a colon or semicolon follows the closing quotation mark a question mark follows the closing quotation mark unless it is part of the actual material quoted.

Pagination. All pages of the final written project must be numbered. This includes introductory material such as acknowledgements, musical examples, references, list, and appendixes. Small Roman numerals (i, ii, iii, etc.) are used for the introductory pages while Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, 4) are used for the narrative. The title page is considered to be page i but does not have a printed page number. The following page would be numbered ii. Roman numerals are centered at the bottom of the page, approximately .5” from the bottom. Arabic numerals are position in the upper right corner of the page, approximately .5” from the top of the page and I” from the side. With the exception of the title page, all pages in the document must include a page number.

Quotations. Quotations, like references, must be reproduced using the exact wording, spelling, punctuation etc. of the source, even if the source contains errors. Quotations of two type-written lines or less are contained within the body of the paragraph using double quotation marks. Those of three or more lines are indented and typed using single spacing. In this case quotation marks are not used. One blank space should occur both before and after the quote. The student should consult the APA manual for complete information about the use of quotations.

References. APA format requires a list of all references used in the paper end of the document. This list includes only the references used in the paper, and is not a bibliography of related literature. The reference list starts on a new page, after the written narrative. It is headed with the word [References] in uppercase and lowercase letters, centered, at the top of the page. All reference citations are given in the body of the paper rather than in foot notes or end notes. APA provides a clear description of the correct format for reference citations. For reference genres not included in the APA manual (original scores, etc.), the student should consult Holoman (1988), listed above. In extreme cases, the student should create a format based on others in the APA handbook.

Spacing. Below are requirements for spacing for the various elements of the document: 1½ inches above a chapter number Double space between chapter number and title Quadruple space below a chapter title Triple space above and below a centered heading Triple space above a side heading Double space below a side heading

Tables. Tables are an efficient way of organizing numerical data into a clear display of columns and rows. Tables are numbered consecutively in the order in which they are first mentioned in the text. They are identified by the word [Table] and an Arabic numeral. Any reproduced table must be accompanied by a note at the bottom of the table giving credit to the original author and/or copyright holder. See Figures, above.

Use of Human Subjects. To assure the protection of human subjects and to comply with federal law, William Paterson University requires that, prior to initiation, all research projects involving humans as subjects or human material be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). This policy applies, regardless of the source of funding and location of the study, to all behavioral and biomedical research involving human subjects conducted by faculty, staff and students of the University. All necessary forms must be submitted and approved prior to commencing with the research project. Required forms and further information can be gained from the following website: http://www.wpunj.edu/osp/Human_AnimalResearch/IRB/humansubjects.html

GraduationStudents apply for graduation in the semester during which they expect to complete all requirements for the

degree. The university’s deadlines for graduation are October 1 for January graduation, February 1 for May graduation, and June 1 for August graduation. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation from a Master’s program at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

The application for graduation can be found at: http://ww2.wpunj.edu/admissn/gradf/graduate/grad_pdf/app_for_graduate_degree.pdf


Sample Title Page

MODIFICATIONS TO POPULAR SONGS IN THE CORE REPERTORY OF JAZZ STANDARDS AND THIER IMPLICATIONS FOR JAZZ PERFORMANCE

by

Brad Williams

A thesis

submitted in partial fulfillment

of the requirements for the degree of

Master of Music in Jazz Performance

William Paterson University

May 2007

Thesis Committee:Professor Timothy Newman, Project Advisor

Dr. David Demsey, Committee MemberDr. Carol Frierson-Campbell, Committee Member

Approved by the Committee on the Degree of Master of Music

Date___________________________


Music DepartmentWilliam Paterson University

Master of Music, Final Project Form

Attach this form to the proposal that is submitted to the music department for approval. Be sure the form is retrieved from your student folder and signed by your advisor and committee upon the occasion of the defense and upon completion of the final project. Keep a copy of the signed form at each step of the final project.

Name: ________________________________________ Student Identification Number:__________________

Final Project Title: _____________________________________________________________________________

Final Project ProposalWe, the below signed faculty, approve of the above final project and agree to serve as members of the committee.

Advisor: __________________________________________________ Date: ________________________Signature

Committee member: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________Signature


Final Project DefenseWe, the below signed faculty, agree to serve as examiners at the oral defense of the above project on the date and time stated, and/or we agree to attend the public performance of the (music education) lecture/recital.

Date and time of lecture/recital: __________________________________________________________________

Date and time of defense: _______________________________________________________________________




Final Project CompletionThis certifies that this final project has been completed and filed with the department and university as required by the Graduate Handbook.


Committee member: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________

SignatureCommittee member: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Signature

Please submit to Dr. Carol Frierson-Campbell, Graduate Coordinator, upon occasion of Final Project Proposal. Retrieve from student folder for signatures on occasion of Final Project Defense and Completion.


Music DepartmentWilliam Paterson University

Master of Music Degree Requirements Checklist(Place in front of matriculated student’s folder)

Name: __________________________________ Student Identification Number:___________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________

Telephone:_______________________________ Email:_______________________________

_______ Music Education __________ Music Management

_______ Jazz Performance ____________ Jazz Arranging/Composition

Acceptance Letter from Dean

Course Requirements Completed

Application for Comprehensive Exam _______________Date

Comprehensive Exam Passed _______________ ____________Date Score

Graduation Application _______________Date

Final Project Approval (all) _______________ _______________________Date Received (signature)

Lecture Recital Completed (jazz) ____________ __________________Date Observed (signature)

Performance Recital Completed (jazz) _______________Date

Final Project Defense _______________ _______________________Date Passed (signature)

Final Project Completion _______________ _______________________

Graduation Clearance _______________ _______________________Date Received (signature)

Date of Graduation _____________________

CALENDAR2008-2009

Fall, 2008September 2 First day of classes.September 15 Last day to submit Comprehensive Exam application with Graduate Office; Last day to notify area

coordinator of intention to sit for exam in fall 2008. September 15 Last day to submit a final project proposal for January 2009 degree conferral.September 15 Last day to submit paperwork to Al Schaefer for scheduling a performance or lecture recital during the

fall semester.October 1 Deadline for application for comprehensive exam for students expecting May 2009 degree conferral.October 1 Deadline for application for January 2009 graduation.October 6 Last day to submit first rough draft of final written project to advisor for January 2009 degree conferral.November 3 Last day to submit second rough draft of final written project to advisor for January 2009 degree

conferral.November 3 Comprehensive Exam 4 pm (1st Monday in November)December 1 Last day to submit final draft of final written project to advisor for January 2009 degree conferral.December 8 Last day to perform a lecture-recital during the Fall 2008 semester. December 8 Last day to schedule a final project defense for January 2009 degree conferral.December 15 Last day to submit final corrected copy for January 2009 degree conferral.

Spring 2009January 20 First day of classes.February 1 Last day to notify area coordinator and graduate office of intention to sit for comprehensive exam in

spring 2009. February 1 Last day to submit paperwork to Al Schaefer for scheduling a performance or lecture recital during the

spring semester.February 1 Last day to apply for graduation for May 2009 degree conferral.February 16 Last day to submit a final project proposal for May 2009 degree conferral.March 2 Last day to submit first rough draft of final written project to advisor for May 2009 degree conferral.March 2 Comprehensive Exam (1st Monday in March).March 30 Last day to submit second stage rough draft of final written project to advisor for May 2009 degree

conferral.April 27 Last day to submit final draft of final written project to advisor for May 2009 degree conferral.May 7 Last day to perform a lecture-recital for May 2009 degree conferral.May 7 Last day to schedule a final project defense for May 2009 degree conferral.May 15 Last day to submit final corrected copy for May 2009 degree conferral.

Summer Session I and II, 2009April 18 Last day to submit a final project proposal for August 2009 degree conferral. May 29 Last day to submit first rough draft of final written project to advisor for August 2009 degree conferral.May 26 First day of classes, Summer Session I.June 2 Last day to submit Comprehensive Exam application with Graduate Office; Last day to notify area

coordinator of intention to sit for exam in summer 2009. June 12 Last day to submit second rough draft of final written project to advisor for August 2009 degree

conferral.June 12 Last day to submit paperwork to Al Schaefer for scheduling a performance or lecture recital during the

summer session.July 10 Last day to submit final draft of final written project to advisor for August 2009 degree conferral.August 7 Last day to perform a music education lecture-recital for August 2009 degree conferral.August 14 Last day to schedule a final project defense for August 2009 degree conferral.August 21 Last day to submit final corrected copy for August 2009 degree conferral.