Master of Arts - Music
- 2 years
- Duration
- 23,360 USD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- St. Louis / USA
- Location
- Webster University
- School
Program description
If you're looking for a broader musical education, Webster University offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Music degree.
The Master of Arts in Music degree is given without a specific concentration, but students can tailor their education to their interests and career aspirations by choosing from a wide range of electives.
Students who complete the MA program in music are prepared for careers as studio teachers of applied music, as music teachers in private or public schools (if they have teacher certification), as performers in or leaders of musical ensembles, as composers and arrangers, as doctoral students in music, or as experts in a variety of other fields.
Program structure
Main modules
- Analytical Techniques I, II
- Seminar in Music Literature
- Two semesters (4 hours) to be selected from:
- Applied Piano (2 hours per semester)
- Applied Voice (2 hours per semester)
- Applied Jazz (2 hours per semester)
- Applied Instrument (2 hours per semester)
- Applied Organ (2 hours per semester)
- Two semesters (2 hours) to be selected from:
- Webster University Concert Choir (1 hour per semester)
- Webster University Chamber Singers (1 hour per semester)
- Webster University Aurelia (1 hour per semester)
- Webster University Orchestra (1 hour per semester)
- Webster University Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Studies only)(1 hour per semester)
- Webster University Wind Ensemble (1 hour per semester)
Supportive Courses
- Additional Music Literature course selected from the following (2-3 hours):
- Secondary Choral Methods and Literature (3 hours)
- The Art Song (3 hours)
- Operatic Literature (3 hours)
- Piano Literature I, II, III (6 hours)
- Piano in Chamber Music Literature (3 hours)
- Orchestral Literature (3 hours)
- Advanced Studies in Music: Jazz History (2 hours)
- Music electives (9 hours)
- Courses in music to be chosen in consultation with the Director of Area of Study (at least 6 credit hours of these courses must be academic electives).
- Additional coursework (5-6 hours)
- These courses may be in music or in another related field such as art, literature, philosophy, or history.
Final Project/Recital Program (0 hours)
Students will present a major historical, pedagogical, or analytical paper, a recital, or other appropriate demonstration. Final projects are approved by the Director of the Area of Study in consultation with the Chair of the Department of Music.
Suggested Electives
- Music of the Twentieth Century (3 hours)
- Choral Arranging (2 hours)
- Secondary Choral Methods and Literature (3 hours)
- The Art Song (3 hours)
- Operatic Literature (3 hours)
- Piano Literature I, II, III (6 hours)
- Piano in Chamber Music Literature (3 hours)
- Orchestral Literature (3 hours)
- Voice Pedagogy I, II (4 hours)
- Piano Pedagogy I, II (4 hours)
- Jazz Education Methods (3 hours)
- Jazz Scoring and Arranging I, II (6 hours)
- Advanced Topics in Music Entrepreneurship (3 hours)
- Webster University Opera Studio (1 hour)
- Opera Workshop and Acting for Singers (1 hour)
- Independent Study (1-3 hours)
- Advanced Instrumental Conducting (1-4 hours)
- Advanced Choral Conducting
Price
Fee for education is 23360.00 USD for international students
This list does not include all fees charged by Webster University.
- Application Fee (non-refundable) - $50
- Graduation Fee (non-refundable) - $100
- Transcript Fee - $15
- Study Abroad (non-refundable) - varies
NOTE: Courses in various academic programs sometimes require expendable supplies or services, and in these cases the student may be billed a class fee for such costs.
Requirements for applicants
- Applicants considered for admission to graduate studies at Webster University must hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by Webster University, and meet all program admission standards. Applicants who have a completed baccalaureate degree from a U.S. accredited institution must satisfy program requirements or requisites, including a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at their baccalaureate degree granting institution for full admission. Students who completed their university education outside the U.S. must have earned an equivalent recognized baccalaureate degree as determined by Webster University. Students who have the necessary academic preparation for admission to accredited/recognized master's-level university programs in their native system of education, providing their academic preparation was at least three years in length, will be considered for admission using Webster University admission criteria. Consideration includes a minimum, cumulative GPA as calculated by Webster University.
- A satisfactory audition/interview before an appointed faculty committee. Guidelines for audition repertoire are available upon request from the specific program director (voice, piano, jazz, instrumental studies, and so forth). Additional information on audition procedures and requirements may be found at the Department of Music website.
- A satisfactory performance on an entrance examination in music history and theory. Remedial studies (without credit) may be prescribed for students who have deficiencies in either or both of these areas.
- Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from former music teachers.
English Proficiency for international student applicants:
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
- TOEFL: jBT: 80
- TOEFL: pBT: 550
- IELTS: Academic: 6.0
- Duolingo: 110
- Pearson: 53
- Cambridge Academic English: 169
- Password: 6.0
- GTEC: 1201
- jTEP: 3.7
- SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
- ACT composite score: 23
- Completion of at least one year academic of college-level coursework for undergraduate students at a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher learning within the last three years. It must be academic coursework that is completed; ESL coursework does not qualify.
- Completion of at least one semester of graduate-level courses with grades of B or higher at a regionally accredited U.S. institution of higher learning within the last three years. Coursework must be academic; ESL coursework does not qualify.
- If a student has completed three or more years of study in an English-medium high school or university-level academic program in a country other than ones listed above, he/she may request a waiver.
- Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's English for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion).
- Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).
About the university
The extraordinary history of Webster University, which was founded in 1915 by the Loretto Sisters with the goal of making higher education more accessible to all, can be traced back to that same commitment to racial equality.
The growing interconnectedness of our world has prompted us to spend the last four decades creating a global network of engaged academics and alumni who work together to create meaningful connections in their local communities and beyond.
Our Core Values
- Students - keeping small classes, personal connections with professors and staff, and a focus on the needs of individual students is one way to ensure a truly global education for every student.
- Learning - for this purpose, we aim to develop educational programs that combine theory and practice; provide an international perspective; encourage creativity; and foster a lifelong desire to learn.
- Diversity and Inclusion - Instilling in students an appreciation for diversity and an understanding of their own and others' values by creating an environment that is accessible to individuals of diverse cultures, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Global Citizenship - in order to educate and empower a wide range of people from all walks of life, as well as to protect the environment and strengthen the communities we serve.
Campuses and Locations
No matter where you live or work, our undergraduate and graduate programs are here to help you reach your professional and personal goals. We have campuses in USA, China, Greece, Austria, Switzerland and others.
