Overview

This graduate Music program from Truman State University prepares you to teach music in the studio or classroom, perform with or conduct ensembles, compose or arrange music, pursue further studies, or establish expertise in additional areas.

You work closely with dedicated faculty mentors who are nationally and internationally recognized performers, conductors, composers, and scholars.

Why choose Truman:

Performance opportunities

Vocal and instrumental ensembles available to graduate conducting students

Personalized attention from expert faculty

Ranked 6th Best Master’s University in the nation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Directed Readings Music

Private Study in Composition

Composition

Comprehensive Musicianship

Graduate Conducting

Advanced Instrumental Conducting: Band

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kirksville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

Personal Statement

3 Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Audition and/or Interview

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17408 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17408 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

17408 USD / year

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Living costs

Kirksville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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Funding

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Overview

Why choose Truman:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kirksville

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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