MM Conducting at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The objective of the Master of Music (Music Performance Track – [Conducting]) is to impart the knowledge needed to facilitate successful performing careers and encourage personal development. Through further education, degree students will become more capable and confident musicians, able to pursue further graduate work or enter the field as conductors. Specifically, the aims of the degree are to: (a) improve performance skills through applied study and ensemble participation; (b) offer graduate courses to improve general musicianship, including studies in music literature, music theory, and music history;

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Department: Music | Duration: 34 credit hours | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme totals 34 credit hours. Required courses listed include: Form And Style Analysis; Music History Selected Topics; Selected Topics In Music Literature.

Career pathways

The objective of the Master of Music (Music Performance Track – [Conducting]) is to impart the knowledge needed to facilitate successful performing careers and encourage personal development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent (such as a music conservatory degree). Three letters of recommendation are required, speaking to the student’s potential for success from references familiar with the student’s academic background. A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work as calculated by the Graduate Admissions. Submitted application to the Department of Music (see the departmental website for more information). All admission criteria will be considered equally. Students meeting all the criteria, plus any track-specific requirements, will be granted unconditional admission. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants for the Conducting Track must perform the following: Applicants must audition (in person or by submitting a tape or video link). For further information, contact the Graduate Advisor. A student showing a deficiency in any of the above criteria and showing promise for successful graduate study may still be admitted on a probationary basis upon the recommendation of the Graduate Studies Committee.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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