Master of Music Degree
Students in the two-year Master of Music program develop broad musical expertise while pursuing an intensive curriculum in their major area of study. School-wide requirements, taken by all Master’s candidates, include Experiential Education, Research and Materials, and Introduction to Eurhythmics. Distribution requirements allow students to choose from a range of courses in improvisation, music history, music theory, and mind/body studies. Master’s candidates must also demonstrate proficiency in music theory, music history, and piano skills, passing proficiency examinations or review courses in each of these areas before graduation. With the exception of the Composition, Dalcroze, and Opera departments, the first year of study concludes with a promotional jury or recital, at which students must demonstrate satisfactory progress in the major instrument; the second year culminates in 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, 36-38 credits required for graduation.
Master of
Music Degree
Graduate Performance Diploma
Artist Diploma
Dalcroze Certificate
and License
Undergraduate Diploma
Bachelor of Music Degree
