Request for Independent Research in Music (MUSC 493/593)
Attach your proposal to this form with appropriate signature and submit it to the
Chairperson of the Department of Music
This course is designed to give you the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Music faculty member on a subject you choose
in consultation with the professor. Students must choose a topic for investigation with the advice of an instructor prior to
registration. The student must accept major responsibility for successful completion of the project. The instructor’s
responsibility is to direct, appraise, and consult with the student to generate a professional and academically worthwhile
project. Students must have the consent of the instructor and must have successfully completed MUSC 232, MUSC 234, and
the required advanced composition course. The instructor may impose additional eligibility requirements as deemed
necessary.
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Student ID: _____________ TU Email Address: ____________________________
Music Degree Program: ____________ Number of Credits Earned: ______________
Cumulative Grade Point Average: ___________ Proposed Units (1-3) _____________
Semester Registering: _____ Proposed Project Title: __________________________
In order to be considered for MUSC 493/593, write a short proposal that addresses the
following:
1. Topic/Purpose: What is the independent study/research project about? What question(s) will the
project address? Why is the project worthwhile?
2. Existing Knowledge: What do you already know about this topic? Previous courses on this topic? This
will require the specification of existing theory or concepts that are relevant or it might include
relevant practical knowledge that the student has acquired through experience.
3. Method: What is the process for the project? In other words, how will you attempt to answer the
questions articulated for number one above? Also include a description of the final outcome (paper –
including length; project – include how/when this will be presented; research presentation, etc.
4. Timeline: Draft a timeline for completion of the paper/project by end of the semester that includes
due dates for each section/part.
5. Bibliography: Provide a preliminary bibliography.
Project Advisor Name: ____________________ Approved _____ Not Approved _____
Project Advisor Signature: ______________________________________________
Department Chairperson Signature: ________________________________________
Approved: __________ Not Approved: ________ Date: _____________________
