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Master of Music

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The University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥'s Master of Music graduate program is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Commission on Higher Education. Students in the program can choose from concentrations in music ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ (alternative master's or traditional master's), performance (piano, voice, woodwinds, brass or percussion), or collaborative keyboard.  The traditional master's of music with a music ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ concentration is offered in the "Hybrid-Flex" format (the degree can be completed either online or in-person).

 

Academic Requirements

  • Undergraduate Degree in Music
    • A minimum GPA of at least a 3.0 on all undergraduate work. In exceptional cases, applicants may be considered with at least a 2.5 GPA on all undergraduate work, or at least a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
    • International applicants: TOEFL score (minimum 71)

Departmental Admission Requirements

â–¼   Concentration in Music Education (Instrumental, Choral)

Leads to ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Class A Professional Music Education (P-12) Certification, Instrumental or Choral.  This degree program is delivered in the "Hybrid-Flex" format and can be completed either online or in-person.

Admission Requirements:

  • Passing score in Graduate Music Theory and Music History Diagnostic Exams
  • Teaching Certificate
  • Video of teaching: 10 – 25 minutes. Acceptability determined by music ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ faculty
  • Contact: Dr. Tracy Heavner at theavner@southalabama.edu

Degree Checklist

â–¼   Concentration in Music Education - Alternative (Instrumental, Choral)

Leads to ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ Class A Professional Music Education (P-12) Certification, Instrumental or Choral

Admission Requirements:

Alternative Instrumental Degree Checklist

Alternative Choral Degree Checklist

â–¼   Concentration in Performance - Piano

Admission Requirements:

  • Passing score in Graduate Music Theory and Music History Diagnostic Exams
  • Audition - recording or live. Admission determined by area faculty
  • Contact: Dr. Robert Holm at rholm@southalabama.edu

Degree Checklist

â–¼   Concentration in Performance - Voice

Admission Requirements:

  • Passing score in Graduate Music Theory and Music History Diagnostic Exams
  • Diagnostic exam in vocal diction (Italian, German, and French)
  • Audition - recording or live. Admission determined by area faculty
  • Contact: Dr. Thomas Rowell at trowell@southalabama.edu

Degree Checklist

â–¼   Concentration in Performance - Woodwinds, Brass, or Percussion

Admission Requirements:

Degree Checklist - Woodwinds

Degree Checklist - Brass

Degree Checklist - Percussion

â–¼   Concentration in Collaborative Keyboard

Admission Requirements:

  • Diagnostic exam in vocal diction (Italian, German, and French)
  • Audition - recording or live. Admission determined by area faculty
    Contact: Dr. Robert Holm at rholm@southalabama.edu
Degree Checklist

 

Students interested in pursuing a Master of Music should contact Dr. Thomas Rowell, coordinator of graduate studies in music, for additional information.

Office of Admissions Application Procedures

â–¼   Procedures
  • Complete Graduate Application for Admission
    • Submit fee
    • Request a separate official transcript from each institution attended to be mailed directly to the Office of Admissions
    • Résumé, limit to one page
    • Recommendation Letters (3) addressing your academic and/or professional abilities
    • Copy of Teaching Certificate is required for Music Education
    • Personal Statement on applicant's career goals and purpose for graduate study for Music Education - Alternative