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Music, MM

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

About

The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Music Education focuses on teacher training for the private studio and the elementary and secondary school levels.  Graduate students with an Emphasis in Music Education take required courses in the Graduate Music Core (music history, music theory, scholarship, and aesthetics) and their respective area of interest in music education (applied study, elementary and secondary music education methods, and literature).  In addition, they complete a final project in music education.  Prospective graduate students must audition (performance or teaching demonstration) for admission and complete diagnostic examinations-they need not take the Graduate Record Exam. The Master of Music with an Emphasis in Performance develops specific music skills and abilities to a high degree in the fields of instrumental, keyboard, and vocal performance and conducting.  Graduate students with an Emphasis in Performance take required courses in the Graduate Music Core (music history, music theory, scholarship, and aesthetics) and their respective performance area (applied study, pedagogy, and literature). In addition, they perform or conduct two recitals.  Prospective graduate students must audition (performance or teaching demonstration) for admission and complete diagnostic examinations-they need not take the Graduate Record Exam.  

Programme Structure

  • Intro to Graduate Music
  • Advanced Theory
  • Music of the Basque Era
  • Music of the Classic Era
  • Music of the Romantic Era
  • Music of the 20th Century 

Detailed Programme Facts

  • More details: Domestic student applications are accepted throughout the year. International student applications deadline for fall is June 1.
  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

General Requirements

  • All official transcripts - Bachelor's degree, including all transcripts used towards bachelor's degree.  Any master's degree transcript or transcripts with graduate coursework (if applicable).
  • Writing Sample

  • Audition for Performance Emphasis or Interview for Education Emphasis

International Students:
  • Bank Statement from the sponsor, must reflect a balance of at least $26,024.82 USD (must be less than 1 year old)
  • Official sponsor statement
  • Official transcripts (with a copy of the provisional certificate or diploma)

Tuition Fee

  • International

    15124 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 15124 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    6409 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 6409 USD per year and a duration of 12 months.
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