Students in the two-year Master of Music program develop broad musical expertise while pursuing an intensive curriculum in their major area of study. Schoolwide requirements, taken by all Master's candidates, include Experiential Education (2 semesters, 1 credit per semester), Research and Materials (1 semester, 2 credits), and Introduction to Eurhythmics (1 semester, 1 credit). Distribution requirements allow students to choose from a range of courses in improvisation, music history, music theory, and mind/body studies. In addition, Master's candidates must demonstrate proficiency in music theory, music history, and keyboard skills, passing proficiency examinations in each of these areas before graduation. With the exception of the Composition, Dalcroze, and Opera Departments, the first year concludes with a promotional jury or recital, at which students must demonstrate sufficient progress in the major instrument, and the second with a final degree recital.

Major Areas: Collaborative Piano, Composition, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Early Music, Modern American Music, Opera, Organ, Piano, Strings, Voice, and Woodwinds and Brass.

Level: Graduate (conservatory diploma, bachelor's degree, or demonstrated equivalent required).

Normal Program Length and Credits: 2 years, 36 credits required for graduation (some departments require 37 or 38 credits).

Master of Music Degree
Graduate Performance Diploma
Artist Diploma
Dalcroze Certificate + License
Undergraduate Diploma
Bachelor of Music Degree