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Music, MM

  • Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration

Overview

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

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    79

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

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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

    1056 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1056 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • National

    1056 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1056 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.

  • In-State

    634 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 634 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
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