Graduate Programs
Whether you dream of performing, studying the music of other times and cultures, or composing works of your own, the Department of Music offers a variety of programs and courses to suit your passion.
At present, we have developed four distinct programs of graduate study:
At present, we have developed four distinct programs of graduate study:
- Master of Arts
A liberal arts-oriented program that allows students to explore broad and complex subjects in theory, musicology, ethnomusicology, and the human connection to music. - Master of Music
A rigorous musical training program with specialized routes in Performance, Choral Conducting and Composition. - Doctor of Philosophy
An interdisciplinary program that supports work in the areas of music theory, musicology and ethnomusicology. - Doctor of Music
An in-depth training program concentrating on the areas of Choral Conducting, Composition, and Performance (piano, voice, violin & viola), and offered on an individual basis on other instruments and in other performance areas.