Overview

Since its inception in 1989, the MM program has offered excellent training in performance/composition supported by high-level coursework in theory, history, and literature. With a proud history at Towson, the program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Enjoy interacting with students from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities. In recent years, we have had students from Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines, Poland, and Russia as well as from across the U.S. Students graduating from the MM program have pursued a variety of careers in performance, teaching, and work in the music industry. Others have been admitted to doctoral programs at prestigious universities.

Why Music (M.M.) at Towson University?

Small classes taught by faculty recognized regionally for their musical talent give you a real opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow classmates.

From jazz festival concerts to faculty recitals, Towson University offers a host of opportunities to attend musical events and perform. Learn more about the department’s upcoming events.

Towson University’s Center for the Arts features many state-of-the-art facilities, including a recording studio, keyboard lab, percussion practice rooms, resource room, and computer lab.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition

Music Bibliography And Research

Perspectives In Music History

Advanced Theory

Ensembles Selected With Approval Of The Program Director

Graduate Composition Recital

Private Lessons In Music Performance On Student’s Major Instrument

Music Bibliography And Research

Perspectives In Music History

Advanced Theory

Ensembles Selected With Advising Of The Program Director

Graduate Performance Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Towson, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 1032 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Music degree with a major in the area of concentration from a regionally accredited college or university**.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 for full admission or 2.75 for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 units of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
Students completing the University of Maryland Baltimore County’s Certificate in Contemporary American Music program may apply under a collaborative agreement.

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Tuition Fee

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International

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
National

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22860 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12636 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12636 USD per year during 12 months.

Tuition for local students is $669 Cost Per Credit

Living costs for Towson

1797 - 3043 USD /month

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