Overview

Learning Objectives

Music Education students graduating from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Music with a Master of Music degree will:

Demonstrate advanced competencies in the area of specialization requisite for artistic expression.

Display the ability to work in the area of specialization with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and perspectives within a full range of musical styles, including the capacities to engage musically, artistically, and intellectually beyond the area of specialization.

Develop advanced capabilities to work independently and make effective artistic and intellectual judgments and professional decisions in the area of specialization.

Synthesize performance, historical, stylistic, analytical, and technological information to form musical interpretations and inform scholarly research.

Demonstrate broad graduate-level perspectives on contemporary issues and problems in music education, including curriculum development, teaching methodology, educational innovation, etc (Music Education Only).

Career Possibilities

There are many careers and job options available to musicians with the talent, skill, and imagination that we help you develop through your academic programme.

Most musicians do a combination of jobs and professional activities, including:

Performer

Composer

Contractor

Teacher

Arts administrator

Music technologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instrumental Performance
Vocal Performance
Collaborative Piano
Multiple Woodwind
Jazz
Commerical Music Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

All auditions must be presented by April 15 for fall semester admission and by October 15 for spring semester admission.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

starting at 33 credits, varies on concentration

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree in Music Education or the equivalent is required for admission to the program.

Passing PPST I scores for Nevada found at www.ets.org.

Two confidential letters of recommendation from former instructors attesting to the student's ability to complete graduate work at an acceptable level.

A 500-word essay on the applicant's philosophy of music education.

An undergraduate degree in Music Education or the equivalent is required for admission to the program.

A current resume

A copy of your teaching credential

Representative lesson plans for two classes

Audio and/or video of your students' learning or performing.

Programs and other materials demonstrating programs you have given in the past two years

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

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8413 USD / year

≈ 8413 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 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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Overview

Learning Objectives

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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