Overview

The mission of the degree in Music at California State University East Bay is to cultivate a community of musicians and scholars who are well-versed in the rich traditions of music theory and history while being equipped to navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities in today's multifaceted music industry. Through a rigorous and dynamic curriculum, we foster a community that not only embraces the historical roots of music but also empowers graduates to contribute, innovate, and lead in the ever-evolving world of music, making meaningful contributions to the cultural and artistic fabric of society.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with an M.A. in Music from Cal State East Bay will be able to:

Demonstrate mastery of core skills within their primary area of emphasis, i.e. performance, composition, research, analysis, conducting, or teaching;

Apply critical and creative thinking and analytical reasoning to address complex challenges in music creation, performance, and research;

Work collaboratively and respectfully with other musicians in a performance context; and

Integrate musical ideas, methods, theory, and practice, and communicate them to others clearly and persuasively, in classroom and performance settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Musical Styles: Birth and Death of Tonality

Analysis of Musical Styles: Post-Tonality and Beyond

Entrepreneurship in the Arts

Sounding Justice: Unveiling the Ecological and Social Dimensions of Music

History and Theory of Jazz

Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Music

Advanced Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to Cal State East Bay via Cal State Apply

All transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions to complete the application for review. Request official final transcripts from all colleges and universities attended be sent to Cal State East Bay’s Office of Admissions.

Music Department Application. During the application process, you will be asked to submit the following:

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé

Two (2) letters of recommendation. These references should be teachers or colleagues who can assess your readiness to undertake graduate study.

A Statement of Purpose (two pages in length) describing your objectives for pursuing a graduate degree in music, as well as your short and long-term goals.

Evidence of your abilities in the area of emphasis you wish to pursue as a graduate student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17599 USD / year

≈ 17599 USD / year
Out-of-State

17599 USD / year

≈ 17599 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9607 USD / year

≈ 9607 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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