Music (MM)
Music (MM)
The two-year (36-hour) degree plan provides advanced study in the concentration of specialization combined with music history, theory, and pedagogy beyond the scope of the undergraduate curriculum. The Master of Music (MM) program provides graduate level study in the following concentrations.
Composition: Composition will provide advanced instruction in the creation of original works and will expand the students' theoretical skills in the analysis of music from all time periods.
Conducting: Conducting concentration provides advanced graduate level study and preparation for musicians interested in pursuing the music conducting profession, with options in choral, orchestral, and wind music conducting.
Ethnomusicology: Ethnomusicology concentration is a flexible program in the history and culture of popular, traditional, and art repertoires with possible research in areas concerning border music, Latin America, the Caribbean, the African Diaspora, and more.
Multiple Instrument Performance: Multiple Instrument Performance concentration will result in the improvement of students’ musical skills on a primary instrument and two additional instruments, as well as knowledge of music literature beyond the scope of undergraduate training.
Music Education: Music Education concentration will provide graduate level knowledge to teach at the elementary, secondary, college, and university levels.
Performance: Performance concentration will result in the improvement of the student’s musical skills and techniques, as well as knowledge of music literature beyond the scope of undergraduate training.
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Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
Step #3: Admission Requirements & Courses
Select one of the options below to view the program’s admission requirements and courses from the current graduate catalog.
Music with a Concentration in Conducting (MM)
Music with a Concentration in Ethnomusicology (MM)
Music with a Concentration in Multiple Instrument Performance (MM)
Music with a Concentration in Music Education (MM)
Music with a Concentration in Performance (MM)
Music with a Concentration in Theory-Composition (MM)
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- For additional information, visit the International Admission page of our website.
To view a list of application deadlines and program contacts for our traditional programs, click here.
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I definitely recommend the UTRGV School of Music to prospective students considering graduate music study. First, you will work with artist-caliber faculty, in solo, chamber, and large ensemble settings, in facilities that are beautiful. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance in all aspects of your academic research. The faculty maintains a strong connection with the community, which facilitates hands-on teaching experiences for graduate students interested in pedagogy. Being here at UTRGV it feels more like a community with the faculty, because each faculty member truly cares about their students as individuals and helps them grow artistically as well as professionally. The mentoring from the faculty begins as soon as you introduce yourself, and continues post-graduation. I’m glad I chose UTRGV for graduate study and highly recommend the Master of Music program to others. - Camden Beavers, MM |
