Program Overview
The Music Performance at University of West Georgia is a Master programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Music Performance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Carrollton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Wind Ensemble
- Symphony Band
- Marching Band
- Chamber Winds
- Concert Choir
- Chamber Singers
- Opera Workshop
- Applied Conducting
- Research Methods and Materials
- History and Philosophy of Music Education
- Factors of Musical Learning
- Seminar in Music Education
- Music History and Literature
- Music Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Departmental Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the university\xc2\x92s Admission requirements, the applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree in music or the equivalent. Applicants seeking to enroll in the Master of Music in Music Education program must hold an undergraduate degree in Music Education or professional teacher certification in music. The Master of Music in Music Education program is 100% online. Students may use approved campus-based classes as electives.
Once an applicant has met Regular standards for graduate admission, he/she will be required to meet all departmental admission requirements for a Master of Music degree program. Any graduate courses completed prior to Regular Admission may apply to a Master of Music degree program after a student has successfully met all departmental admission requirements.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can address the applicant\xc2\x92s academic, personal, and professional suitability for graduate-level work in Performance or Music Education, as appropriate, are required.
Before enrolling beyond 9 hours of graduate credit, all persons who seek departmental admission to a Master of Music degree program must successfully complete or exempt the Graduate Music Qualifying Examination. In addition, all applicants for the Master of Music in Performance must successfully complete the Graduate Applied Performance Evaluation.
Graduate Music Qualifying Examination
The Graduate Music Qualifying Examination in music history and music theory is administered to determine whether the applicant meets competency standards for graduate study in music. Competencies are evaluated in:
- Music History
- Musical Styles (aural identification)
- Music Theory, Analysis (score excerpts)
- Aural Skills
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of West Georgia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of West Georgia
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, United States
University of West Georgia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-06
- Language English