Overview

The purpose of the Music program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is to refine skills in music performance, music composition, research and writing, and pedagogy. There are numerous fields of study within the Master of Music program as listed below. The musicology program admits students only at the PhD level.

Key Features

The Master of Music degree provides advanced studies in performance, performance/pedagogy, composition (with an optional emphasis in technology), music theory, and conducting (choral, orchestral and wind). Areas of emphasis in performance and performance/pedagogy include all band and orchestral instruments, guitar, harp, harpsichord, jazz, piano and voice. Each of the MM degrees incorporates studies in the major area, support courses in music electives and thesis/recital work. The minimum credit hours required for a MM degree varies from 30 to 32 depending on the area of study.

Brass, conducting, percussion, string, voice and woodwind majors are required to participate in a music ensemble. A student's ensemble placement will be determined by an audition during the first week of classes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition

Music Bibliography and Research

Musicology or Ethnomusicology

Topics in Music Analysis

Post-tonal Theory and Analysis

Symposium in Choral Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-32

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Students should have completed undergraduate preparation equivalent to that expected for the bachelor's degree at this university. Normally this is a bachelor of music degree in the proposed area of concentration.

Before admission, composition majors should upload representative scores and recordings (to the digital portfolio on the application) and a list of completed compositions.
Theory majors should upload two scholarly writing samples that demonstrate ability in critical analysis, appropriate research techniques and skill in the cogent use of English. For further details, see the Application Process section of the website.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23952 USD / year

≈ 23952 USD / year
Out-of-State

23952 USD / year

≈ 23952 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8928 USD / year

≈ 8928 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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