Overview

Students in this Music degree program at Temple University connect research to creative work and critical analysis in a field of practice; receive graduate-level instruction; and expand upon or explore new areas of applied performance, delving beyond their undergraduate majors. The Music MS curriculum is tailored so that you gain broad experience in:

applied lessons in voice, instrumental or keyboard music, with opportunities to explore new or familiar performance genres in classical, contemporary commercial or jazz music;

areas of personal interest, including music education, music studies, music technology or musical theater; and

music history, music theory and research.

Future Career

To further complement your graduate experience, the curriculum includes courses with Boyer College of Music and Dance students in other graduate disciplines, allowing you to collaborate on ideas and research topics with classmates.

The program prepares students for various careers related to music and for further academic training at the doctoral level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Music

Music in History

Analytical Techniques

Applied Vocal Graduate Minor

Applied Keyboard Graduate Minor

Applied Instrumental Graduate Minor

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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.

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General requirements

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Letters of Reference: 2

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration

Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.

Audition: No audition is required for entry to the program, but students do complete an audition for placement in voice lessons and auditioned ensembles at the beginning of the first academic term.

Resume: Current resume required

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

24780 USD / year

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In-State

18585 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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