Music, M.M.
Candidates will demonstrate compositional ability of significant duration and scope.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history, music theory, and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of compositional techniques by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting specific methods of composition and their uses in musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will demonstrate ability to conduct ensembles performing a wide array of musical styles reflective of masters-level work.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history, music theory, and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of conducting methods by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting rehearsal techniques, musical repertoire, and approaches of expert conductors.
Candidates will demonstrate the ability to perform a wide array of jazz styles.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history, music theory, and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will create original jazz works of significant duration and scope, reflective of masters-level compositional ability.
Candidates will demonstrate mastery of skills need to generate, write, and produce original research reflective of masters-level work in music history.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music theory and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will demonstrate the ability to perform musical works representative of a wide array of music styles and genres, and do so in a manner commensurate with masters-degree level musicianship.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history, music theory, and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of their primary instrument or voice (including instrument history, repertoire, notable composers, and renowned pedagogues) by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting these elements in relation to contemporary practice
Candidates will demonstrate mastery of skills need to generate, write, and produce original research reflective of masters-level work in music theory.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music theory and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will demonstrate mastery of skills need to generate, write, and produce original research reflective of masters-level work in music theory.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music theory and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will demonstrate their knowledge and skill through executing level-appropriate tasks related to opera productions across a variety of styles and contexts, including one-act and full opera settings.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history, music theory, and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge by identifying, describing, and comparing specific methods and practices used in modern opera productions.
Candidates will demonstrate the ability to perform musical works representative of a wide array of music styles and genres, and do so in a manner commensurate with masters-degree level musicianship.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge of music history, music theory, and compositional styles by identifying, describing, comparing, and contrasting musical works from the Antiquity through modern times.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate masters-level knowledge by identifying, describing, and comparing specific methods of teaching and predominant educational theories, and the uses of these approaches in the field of piano pedagogy.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International Application Requirements
Language Requirement
Applicants whose native language is not English must:
Submit a satisfactory score on an English proficiency test.
Take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the university.
English Proficiency Tests
The TOEFL exam, IELTS International Academic Course Type 2 exam and the PTE Academic are accepted English proficiency tests.
TOEFL
Minimum Score: 80 for internet-based tests:
• TOEFL iBT
• TOEFL iBT Home Edition
• TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
(Some programs have higher standards.)
IELTS International Academic Course Type 2
Minimum Score: 6.5
(Some programs have higher standards.)
PTE Academic
Minimum Score: 53
(Some programs have higher standards.)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
25109 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 100 USD
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