Master of Music Postgraduate Program By The University of Texas at Arlington |Top Universities
Application Deadline

15 Feb, 2025Application Deadline

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Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Music program is designed for the student who has a bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent and provides further education in four different areas.

DEGREE OPTIONS:

Master of Music in Jazz Composition or Jazz Performance

The Master of Music in jazz performance is offered on all jazz instruments, and offers advanced training in jazz performance. Students earning the Master of Music in jazz performance are equipped to teach at the community college level and some universities and are prepared for successful audition into the increasing number of doctoral programs in jazz studies. Students develop mastery in writing for various ensembles, both large and small. Flexibility within the degree allows students to focus on traditional big band, small group writing, studio orchestra, or more modern genre-blending compositional techniques. UT Arlington’s jazz and classical ensembles provide for opportunities to hear your work. Through an informal partnership with the American Jazz Composers Orchestra, one of Dallas Fort Worth’s premiere big bands, there is opportunity for professional performances of your work. As with the MM in jazz performance, students earning the MM in jazz composition are credentialed to teach at community colleges and some universities.

Master of Music in Performance

Prepares students for possible further studies in instrumental or performance at the doctoral level.

Master of Music in Theory

The Department of Music at UT Arlington offers MM students in music theory an environment to refine the scholarly, pedagogical, and presentational skills that are vital to a successful career in the academic field. The degree includes a variety of seminars that cover topics ranging from formal-function theory to post-tonal analysis, as well as room to complement secondary interests in areas such as composition, performance, and history.

Master of Music in Conducting

Our program features an emphasis on individual attention and a significant amount of podium experience.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Music program is designed for the student who has a bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent and provides further education in four different areas.

DEGREE OPTIONS:

Master of Music in Jazz Composition or Jazz Performance

The Master of Music in jazz performance is offered on all jazz instruments, and offers advanced training in jazz performance. Students earning the Master of Music in jazz performance are equipped to teach at the community college level and some universities and are prepared for successful audition into the increasing number of doctoral programs in jazz studies. Students develop mastery in writing for various ensembles, both large and small. Flexibility within the degree allows students to focus on traditional big band, small group writing, studio orchestra, or more modern genre-blending compositional techniques. UT Arlington’s jazz and classical ensembles provide for opportunities to hear your work. Through an informal partnership with the American Jazz Composers Orchestra, one of Dallas Fort Worth’s premiere big bands, there is opportunity for professional performances of your work. As with the MM in jazz performance, students earning the MM in jazz composition are credentialed to teach at community colleges and some universities.

Master of Music in Performance

Prepares students for possible further studies in instrumental or performance at the doctoral level.

Master of Music in Theory

The Department of Music at UT Arlington offers MM students in music theory an environment to refine the scholarly, pedagogical, and presentational skills that are vital to a successful career in the academic field. The degree includes a variety of seminars that cover topics ranging from formal-function theory to post-tonal analysis, as well as room to complement secondary interests in areas such as composition, performance, and history.

Master of Music in Conducting

Our program features an emphasis on individual attention and a significant amount of podium experience.

Admission requirements

79+
3+
6.5+
15 Feb 2025
Aug
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

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