Master of Music Education

The Master of Music Education Program at the UMKC Conservatory is a unique summer-only program meant for teachers with at least one to two years of classroom experience to be able to pursue a graduate degree while maintaining a full-time career during the academic year. Guiding you are faculty who are experts in instrumental and choral music education, music pedagogy, conducting, theory and research.While in this program, you will investigate contemporary teaching approaches and techniques while learning how to research, review and design music curriculum and materials to improve teaching and learning outcomes. As a graduate, you will be ready for teaching and leadership roles in your community.

Official transcripts.

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

Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable).

ACT/SAT test scores (optional). Required if you would like to be considered for applicable scholarship opportunities.

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 Feb. 1.

Applicants must perform a successful audition on their primary instrument or voice part. Applicants whose primary instrument is piano or guitar must also successfully audition on a traditional band or orchestral instrument for the bachelor's degree in Music Education Instrumental program, or on voice for the bachelor's degree in Music Education Choral program. An interview with the music education faculty is also required on the day of the audition.

Review audition repertoire requirements for your primary instrument or voice.

Transcripts and test scores