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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
Graduate Music History Diagnostic Exam Study Materials
Study Guide - BaroqueStudy 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