Composition The First Examination consists of a portfolio review of papers and com-positions completed since entering the program and a general oral examination. Students who entered with a master’s take the examination after two semesters in the program. Students entering without a master’s take the examination after three semesters in the program.
Ethnomusicology The First Examination is in two parts. Part A is a written examination in which a student must demonstrate competence in writing a focused essay and basic knowledge of foundational concepts, terminology, and music analysis. Part A is not required for students entering with a master’s degree in Ethnomusicology; for those with a master’s degree in another field, it should be taken in the summer following the first year of coursework. For those without a master’s degree, it should be taken at the time the student reaches 30 credits. Part B is a critical essay reviewing literature on a designated topic that must be completed within a two-week period, and is required of all students in the program. Those who enter with a master’s degree should take it during the summer following their first year of coursework. Students who enter the program without a master’s degree should take the examination at or before reaching 30 credits.
Musicology The First Examination is an assignment on a designated subject that must be completed with a two-week period. Students who enter the program with a master’s degree take the examination in the summer following their first year of coursework. Students who enter the program without a master’s degree take the examination in the summer following their second year of coursework.
Theory The First Examination consists of a portfolio review of papers completed since entering the program and a general oral examination. Students who entered with a master’s take the examination after two semesters in the program. Students entering without a master’s take the examination after three semesters in the program.
Performance The First Examination is a written examination in music analysis. Stu-dents take the examination at the end of their first year in the program.

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