Master of Arts in Music

The Master of Arts in Music program is designed for students who wish to prepare for entrance into a doctoral program in music. The program is also intended for performers with academic interests who envision teaching music composition, music theory, or musicology in the classroom. It is a music-generalist degree program, especially for students who are preparing to teach music composition, music history, or music theory as a secondary area in a college or university. The degree does not, however, supplant the M.M. degrees in Music Composition, Music History, or Music Theory, which examine only one area and are intended to prepare students for a more focused research-based Ph.D. program. Music MA students broaden their experience in music studies and develop problem-solving expertise in a field of practice. You will take coursework with other Boyer College of Music and Dance graduate students, giving you a richer, more interdisciplinary graduate experience and opportunities to exchange ideas with students in other degree programs.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The bachelor's degree in Music may be in any concentration: composition, education, performance, and more.Statement of Goals: Include your special interests within the discipline and expectations for the program.Standardized Test Scores:Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master\u2019s degree at a U.S. The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of "B" or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.Resume: Current resume required.