MM Music at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The master of music degree offers emphases in instrumental performance (violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, voice, piano, guitar, organ and harp), collaborative piano/coaching, orchestral conducting, wind ensemble/band conducting, choral conducting, and music education.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 2 years / Plan C 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Instrumental Performance (34 credits), Organ (35 credits), Piano (34 credits), Guitar (35 credits), Voice (37 credits), Collaborative Piano (31 credits), Choral Conducting (30 credits), Orchestral Conducting (30 credits). With the exception of courses taken outside the School of Music, all courses offered on both the A-F and S/N grade basis must be taken A-F.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Some emphases require additional application materials such as a preliminary DVD, audition, and/or interview. For more information, please refer to https://cla.umn.edu/music/graduate/apply. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2 years / Plan C 30 credits

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