Master’s in Music – Marshall University
The Master’s in Music degree program prepares students for careers in performance, education, and other music-related fields who will make a positive impact on their artistic discipline and on schools and communities. Additionally, the Department will provide enriching experiences for those who will continue their musical activities as an avocation; and to cultivate within the region an increased awareness of the educational, cultural, and aesthetic aspects of music.
The program provides students with a nurturing environment for musical, academic and personal growth. Students are taught to think critically, work creatively, communicate effectively, and become technologically literate, and to function as a visible, responsible student dedicated to academic excellence.
Areas of Emphasis:
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Jazz Studies
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Music Composition
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Music Education
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Music History/Literature
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Music Performance
Admission Requirements:
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Students are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in music or the equivalent.
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Have an interview with the Department Chair, Graduate Coordinator, and other graduate faculty.
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Have an audition on the major instrument (Performance) or a portfolio of previous academic work and/or professional work (Composition, Music Education, Music History).
