Overview

Key features

The Master of Music in Instrumental Performance (MM) from Samford University prepares students to be accomplished performers and scholarly musicians who are ready to pursue professional careers.

The degree concludes with a recital and an oral comprehensive examination.

Career Opportunities

Professional performer — soloist, ensemble member, orchestral musician, chamber musician (MM prepares you for high‑level performance)
Music educator — teaching instrumental performance in private studios, community music schools, or early childhood/secondary settings
College/university instructor (adjunct) — teaching applied lessons or performance courses (many use MM as minimum credential)
Church or worship musician — instrumental leadership and performance in religious settings
Further graduate studies — e.g., DMA, doctoral programs in performance, pedagogy, or music research
Arts administration / ensemble management — roles supporting performing arts organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Music
History and Application of Perform Practices
Analytical Techniques
Applied Instruction
Graduate Recital
Graduate Ensembles
Graduate Chamber Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 328 other Masters in Music Performance 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Brass (euphonium, horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba): 2 solo pieces, contrasting styles/tempi.
Guitar (acoustic): 2 solo pieces, contrasting styles, show strumming/picking; Segovia scales optional.
Organ: 4 pieces – one free work/Bach, two contrasting works (19th–21st c.), one hymn (3+ verses).
Percussion: 2 pieces – snare drum, mallets; optional timpani/drum set.
Piano: 3 pieces, at least two contrasting styles, two standard classical.
Strings (cello, bass, violin, viola): 2 solo pieces, contrasting styles.
Voice: 2 pieces – English art song, foreign-language art song; from memory with piano.
Woodwinds (bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe): 2 solo pieces, contrasting styles/tempi.

At Auditions

Bring 3 copies of your sheet music for faculty.
Perform your audition pieces. We prefer no accompaniment with your audition.
Be prepared to discuss your musical background and your goals for growing as a musician in college.

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

16080 USD / year

≈ 16080 USD / year
Out-of-State

16080 USD / year

≈ 16080 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16080 USD / year

≈ 16080 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 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

Key features

Career Opportunities

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Homewood

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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