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Brownsville, BMSLC 2.214
Phone: (956) 882-7768
Edinburg, PACB 2.108
Phone 956 665-3471
Email: music@utrgv.edu
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Master 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. 

MM - Master of Music - 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.  

MM - Master of Music - 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. 

MM - Master of Music - 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. 

MM - Master of Music - 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. 

MM - Master of Music - Music Education 

Music Education concentration will provide graduate level knowledge to teach at the elementary, secondary, college, and university levels. 


MM - Master of Music - 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.  


Handbook

School of Music Graduate Handbook


Graduate Music Theory Diagnostic Exam Study Materials

UTRGV Graduate Theory Key

UTRGV Graduate theory Sample


Graduate Music History Diagnostic Exam Study Materials

Study Guide - Baroque
Study Guide - Early 19th
Study Guide - Late 19th
Study Guide - 20th Century
Study Guide - Renaissance
Study Guide - Enlightenment
Study Guide - Middle Ages

Program Contact Information

Program Director: Dr. Cynthia Cripps
Phone: (956) 665-3474
Office: Edinburg Campus, EPACB 2116
Email: cynthia.cripps@utrgv.edu

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