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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valdosta, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 315 other Masters in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

International applicants must submit a Certificate of Finances
TOEFL Score
Official Transcripts
Medical Form
Recommendations

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Tuition Fee

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International

16470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8235 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

16470 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8235 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

4572 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2286 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Valdosta

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Valdosta

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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