MA Music
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Music is a program of advanced study in music with the opportunity for emphasis in several areas: performance, composition, and theory, history and literature, pedagogy, or select aspects of music technology, new media, or the music industry.
The Master of Arts in Music offers considerable flexibility in program design so that the emphasis of the advanced study may be individualized. Although not intended as a performance degree, the Master of Arts does provide the opportunity to concentrate in the performance area.
Admission Requirements
The Master of Arts in Music is NOT accepting new applications for the 2006-2007 academic year. The program is under major curriculum redesign.Baccalaureate degree with a major in music or equivalent from an accredited institution.3.0 grade point average. Students with a lower GPA may be admitted on a provisional basis after review by the department and consultation with the College Dean.Completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study form.Undergraduate and other transcripts sent directly from the institution to the Graduate Studies Office.Non-refundable $20.00 fee for first-time applicants to Minnesota State University Moorhead.Personal or telephone interview with the program coordinator and/or chair of the department.Students wishing to pursue a performance emphasis must pass an audition.
Diagnostic Exams
Upon admission, all students will be examined in music theory, history, and performance. If deficiencies are noted, appropriate course work will be required as prerequisites to graduate study.