Overview

Key features

Candidates contemplating the Master of Arts in Music at Houghton College should be competent, well-prepared musicians whose graduate interests are broader than would be served by a more narrowly focused master of music program of study.

Program Objectives

To admit talented, well-educated musicians ready for further growth as performers, teachers, composers, and advocates of high-quality musical endeavor in a variety of settings.
To assist students with increased technical and aesthetic mastery of their chosen musical discipline.
To guide students toward an articulate philosophical integration of biblical Christian faith with the act of music-making.
To encourage musical exploration outside the bounds of the student’s past experiences and preferences.
To encourage students to understand and articulate the thoughts behind stylistic preferences, philosophies, and musical choices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems of Analysis and Contemporary Art Music
Advanced Orchestration
Sixteenth Century Counterpoint
Form and Analysis
Synthesizer/Computer Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music View 1015 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a graded sample of an Undergraduate Upper-Level Academic Writing in Music

Complete and submit a Repertoire List

Submit your transcripts(s)

Write and submit a personal statement

Complete an audition registration form
Complete an audition and interview

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Out-of-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19950 USD / year

≈ 19950 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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