Master of Arts in Music

Focus on music history in an intensive program designed for students who want to take their next steps as a music educator or scholar. Build the foundation for a doctoral degree and engage in the advanced study of music history, theory and literature. Students in this program complete a thesis, with mentorship from a first-class faculty of accomplished scholars. One-on-one attention and personal mentorship from our accomplished faculty. Teaching assistantships available. In-depth training in music performance, history, theory. Personal mentorship in small classroom setting. Access to nationally and internationally renowned performers and educators, including artists associated with the Auditorium Chamber Music Series and the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.

All international graduate school applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be considered for graduate admission to University of Idaho:Have earned or will have earned a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting body, a ministry of education or an official quality assurance organization. The bachelor's degree should be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree consisting of four years of study (120 semester credit hours or 180 quarter hours). An official academic record from all post-secondary education institutions attended is required. This takes time so start this early in your application process.