Overview

It is ideal for vocalists, conductors, and keyboardists seeking careers in church music, sacred performance, or further graduate study in sacred music. Music - Sacred Music degree is offered at University of Kentucky.

Key facts

The School of Music offers a Sacred Music emphasis within the Master of Music program. This specialized track is designed for vocalists, conductors, and keyboard musicians seeking to deepen their understanding and practice of music within liturgical and worship settings. Students receive advanced training in performance, conducting, and sacred repertoire while exploring the historical, theological, and cultural contexts of sacred music traditions. With mentorship from experienced faculty and opportunities to collaborate with local faith communities, graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in church music, worship arts, and sacred performance careers.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant for the master’s degree is expected to have earned an appropriate undergraduate degree in music (which should involve a performance component) and successfully audition for the faculty.
Applicants must meet the entrance requirements of The Graduate School as well as those of the School of Music. Applicants for performance degrees must audition. Some areas require a pre-recorded preliminary audition as part of the screening process. Live auditions should be scheduled by contacting the faculty member in charge of the student’s performing area or filling out an audition request form on the School of Music web page.
For performance majors, the entrance exams in Music History and Music Theory (written and aural) are given the week before classes begin to determine whether review classes are necessary in the first semester of study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67980 USD / year

≈ 67980 USD / year
Out-of-State

67980 USD / year

≈ 67980 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27225 USD / year

≈ 27225 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

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.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

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