Master of Arts in Music

Pursue your passion and deepen your knowledge of music as a discipline. During this program, you will explore music from a variety of perspectives and have the freedom to craft a mix of applied study and elective courses tailored to your interests and career goals. Each student has supervisory committee that will help them choose an area of concentration.

Official transcripts.

Names and locations of previous college(s) and dates you attended.

Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable).

Artistic resume or CV: Please list all relevant music experience such as ensembles, schools, teachers, performances and awards.

Two references: List the names and contact information of your references, and the application system will send an email to them requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Letters of recommendation must be received by February 1.

Music M.A. students are required to audition on their primary instrument or voice type. You must select from one of the three scheduled audition dates in the application. If you are unavailable for these dates, please select the “video audition” option or contact Conservatory admissions.

Review the audition repertoire requirements for your primary instrument or voice part.

Transcripts and test scores