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MM Music Education at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

Personalised Master of Music in Music Education based on academic background, musicianship and research interests, prioritising scholarship and research that contribute to inclusive and transformative music education.

Faculty: School of Music  |  Department: School of Music  |  Duration: Three pathways: 4 semesters, 3 semesters, or 2+ semesters full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Five Music Education core courses plus music courses and electives chosen with an advisor; 36 units of graduate courses with a B average; competency tests in the first two semesters; written and oral comprehensive examinations; community outreach presentation.

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Entry requirements

Admission is by audition or portfolio review. Applications require the School of Music application (Acceptd) with resume/CV, repertoire list, 650-word personal statement, pre-screen recordings or portfolios where applicable, and unofficial transcripts (desired GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) or a course-by-course credential evaluation for foreign institutions; English proficiency test scores for non-native speakers. Application fee $130. Pathway 1 is for graduates with undergraduate music degrees; Pathway 2 for graduates with a bachelor of music education; Pathway 3 for experienced certified K-12 music teachers.

Intake: Fall

Duration: Three pathways: 4 semesters, 3 semesters, or 2+ semesters full-time

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