Program Overview
The Music Teaching (Instrumental Emphasis) at Oberlin College & Conservatory is a Master programme in Education over 14 months, 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 education. 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 Teaching (Instrumental Emphasis) 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
- Duration: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 49,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Oberlin, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music Teaching (Instrumental Emphasis) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Oberlin Conservatory Application for Admission
- CD/DVD of musical performance on applied instrument or voice (visit the Conservatory Admissions site for repertoire requirements). Keyboardists and orchestral/band instrumentalists should prepare a vocal selection to sing (i.e., art song, aria, hymn, folk tune, children\'s song
- Written essays
- Official undergraduate transcript.
- Letters of recommendation from three sources:
principal applied teacher
theory or aural skills teacher
other non-applied or liberal arts teacher
Letters should comment on the applicant\'s performance in instructional, tutoring, or mentoring roles; personal, professional, and musical strengths and challenges.
- Prerequisite course for the MMT:
Ethnomusicology (at least 3 credits)
Basic/elementary conducting (at least 2 credits/one semester)
Mathematics (at least 3 credits)
Science (at least 3 credits; does not need to include a laboratory science)
Distribution of liberal arts courses
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oberlin College & Conservatory 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 Oberlin College & Conservatory
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Berlin, Germany
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Oberlin, Ohio, United States. Founded as the Oberlin Collegiate Institute in 1833, it is the oldest coeducational...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 14 months