Overview

The music department at Valdosta State University has three programs of study for students interested it the discipline: music, music education and music performance. The department’s faculty members are active performers, conductors, scholars, clinicians and adjudicators throughout the region. The department offers a full range of instrumental and vocal performing ensembles, including the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Blazin’ Brigade Marching Band, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble and Trombone Choir. Ensemble participation is a vital part of the training of the professional musician, and students are required to perform in an assigned principal ensemble each semester.

Students in the Master of Music Performance degree program in music performance select a track in piano, organ, voice, orchestral instruments, guitar or jazz. Throughout the course of their studies, students learn to apply appropriate theoretical skills, understand and use fundamental music pedagogy, display analytical and historical knowledge in the field, and become comfortable performing professional-level solo and ensemble literature. Upon graduation, students are prepared for a variety of music, music performance and music-related careers and may also choose further personal study in their specialty area or to attend graduate school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musicology

Music Theory

Voice

Instruments

Music Instruction
Acoustical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valdosta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

International applicants must submit a Certificate of Finances
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Official Transcripts
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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

9072 USD / year

≈ 9072 USD / year
Out-of-State

8820 USD / year

≈ 8820 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2340 USD / year

≈ 2340 USD / year

Living costs

Valdosta

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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