Overview

This Master of Music degree at Rice University also requires completion of four Music Career and Skills Enhancement credit hours. The master's degree curriculum works to ensure that the artistry and intelligence of our students will have a lasting impact on the classical music world.

Features

All of our graduate programs offer talented musicians the opportunity for advanced training. Performance opportunities for instrumentalists include the Shepherd School Symphony and Chamber Orchestras, the Chamber Players, the Contemporary Music Ensemble and various student-led initiatives.

Vocalists star in opera productions, study in scene work intensives, and receive advanced training in acting, movement, language, and diction.

Programme Structure

Study areas include:

Bassoon
Cello
Clarinet
Composition
Double Bass
Flute
Harp
Horn
Musicology
Oboe
Orchestral Conducting
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Piano Chamber Music and Accompanying
String Quartet
Trombone
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Voice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application with all supplemental materials:

Non-refundable application fee of $85
Three letters of recommendation via the Graduate Application or the paper version
Unofficial transcripts attached to the application
Official transcripts. A cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required on the Bachelor's transcript
Tests of English Proficiency: required if your previous degree is not from a U.S. institution or your native language is not English
Shepherd School Financial Assistance Application. Required of all applicants to be considered for scholarships offered by the Shepherd School of Music
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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

34000 USD / year

≈ 34000 USD / year
Out-of-State

34000 USD / year

≈ 34000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

34000 USD / year

≈ 34000 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Houston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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