Master of Music Performance: Composition

• About the Program
• Curriculum – including courses
• Admission Requirements
• Start Dates & Application Deadlines
• Tuition

About the Program

The Master of Music program provides intensive experiences in performance, conducting, or composition as well as courses geared to enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of the literature of their area of specialization, and a greater understanding of music in general. The M.M. program at Rowan University is for the aspiring musician who wishes to make a career as a performer, conductor, or composer or will continue their studies at the Ph.D. or DMA level. Graduates of Rowan's Master of Music program have gone on to major doctoral programs, orchestral careers, arts leadership positions, and careers as college professors and public school teachers.

The Master of Music degree at Rowan University is designed to be 4 semesters long but can be completed in 2 or 3 semesters depending on number of hours taken/semester and the course rotation schedule.

Curriculum

Program Code: MM- PERCOMP / Major Code: G012 / Specialization Code: P012

• Music Theory and Music History placement exams the first week of classes (not admission bearing)
• Total semester hours required for program completion: 34–38 s.h
• Culminating Experience (Recital): a recital jury is only required under special circumstances
• Oral Comprehensive Exam
• Thesis Requirement: none

The Master of Music Performance offers the following focus areas: Guitar, Keyboard, Orchestral Instruments, and Vocal. The number of credits required to complete this program depends on the chosen focus area.

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 34–38)
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally. Click on the courses below to view available course descriptions.

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the Master of Music program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

• CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• CGCE Graduate Music Audition Application Form (pdf)
• Portfolio Review and Performance Audition (at which any required foundation courses are determined)

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Tuition & Costs

$638 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $779.90 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2013/2014 and is subject to change)

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