Overview

The Music Performance program of University of West Georgia is intended for those individuals who seek advanced training in music performance and/or wish to pursue doctoral study and seek teaching positions in higher education.

Objectives

Demonstrate professional competence in performance, interpretation, and evaluation of knowledge and scholarly competence in the organization, interpretation, understanding, and evaluation of knowledge in music and music pedagogy.

Demonstrate an advanced level of musical and pedagogical knowledge and understandings, and of performance abilities.

Demonstrate the ability to conduct music research and to use appropriate research methods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wind Ensemble

Symphony Band

Marching Band

Chamber Winds

Concert Choir

Chamber Singers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants should apply six (6) months prior to the term of desired enrollment, unless your program's deadline is earlier.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking to enroll in the Master of Music in Music Education program must hold an undergraduate degree in Music Education or professional teacher certification in music. The Master of Music in Music Education program is 100% online. Students may use approved campus-based classes as electives.

Once an applicant has met Regular standards for graduate admission, he/she will be required to meet all departmental admission requirements for a Master of Music degree program. Any graduate courses completed prior to Regular Admission may apply to a Master of Music degree program after a student has successfully met all departmental admission requirements.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can address the applicant’s academic, personal, and professional suitability for graduate-level work in Performance or Music Education, as appropriate, are required.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28050 USD / year

≈ 28050 USD / year
Out-of-State

28050 USD / year

≈ 28050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7230 USD / year

≈ 7230 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Carrollton

Funding

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