Music, MM at George Mason University

Programme overview

The Master of Music (MM) degree is offered as an educational channel to meet the intellectual and career needs of qualified students. It is a comprehensive and advanced program of study with a choice of concentrations in Composition, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Peformance, Pedagogy, Collaborative Piano, and Multiple Instrument Performance. The Master of Music with a concentration in Music Education does not provide licensure to teach music in public or private schools.

Faculty: College of Visual and Performing Arts | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Graduate Choral Ensembles; Wind Symphony; Symphonic Band; Graduate Chamber Ensemble; Symphony Orchestra; Opera and Musical Theater Ensemble.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified on the Graduate Admissions policy page . Specific graduate admissions requirements can be found on the College of Visual and Performing Arts Graduate Admissions requirements page . Diagnostic Entrance Exam All students except those enrolled in the MM in music education are required to complete diagnostic entrance examinations in music theory, music history, aural skills, and basic keyboard skills. These examinations must be taken prior to the beginning of the first semester of graduate study. A sufficient placement score can reduce or eliminate prerequisites for some of the 600-level and above courses in music theory and history. Foreign Language Exams (Vocal Performance Emphasis) Students in the MM degree program (emphasis in vocal

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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