MMus Vocal Performance at Rice University

Programme overview

MMus Vocal Performance is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Music (Shepherd School of Music). The degree totals 48-52 credit hours.

Faculty: Shepherd School of Music | Department: Music | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 48-52 credit hours, depending on course selection, to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory, studio).

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Application information

Entry requirements

For Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, and Orchestral Conducting applicants, an audition is required. Composition applicants must submit portfolios, and Musicology applicants must provide samples of their written work. Musicology applicants must also complete advanced music tests as well as the Graduate Record Examination for admission consideration.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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