Master of Music in Music - Theory

Formulate original interpretations of musical works. Become an expert in music theory: learn to locate, assess, and synthesize a wide range of academic materials and contribute to scholarly discourse in the field. Through this rigorous program, you'll compile a comprehensive bibliography of existing research and write effective expository prose on music and related topics. Your studies will culminate in a master's thesis that involves detailed musical analysis of the work of a particular composer or a specific repertoire of musical works. Emphasis This degree is an emphasis within the Music program. This specific emphasis may not be available at every location. Speak with an advisor for more details on availability of this emphasis.

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. Bachelor's degree in music from a regionally accredited institution. Essay/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement, Portfolio, Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), Video or Audio File, Writing Sample. See the application for details.Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.