Overview

Graduates from Music from Webster University will be qualified to teach applied music in the studio, teach music in private or public school (if you have teacher certification), perform with or conduct ensembles, compose or arrange music, pursue doctoral studies in music, or establish an expertise in any one or several additional areas.

Learning Outcomes

Students with the master of arts in music will:

Perform music at a level appropriate to the student’s needs and interests.

Articulate through writing, speaking, and other media an understanding of the theoretical, historical, and aesthetic frameworks of a variety of musics and musical cultures.

Apply and integrate aural skills, analysis, and sociohistorical knowledge to the study and interpretation of various musics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Literature
Music Pedagogy
Applied Piano
Applied Voice
Applied Jazz

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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The deadline to apply as an international student is approximately ten weeks before the first day of classes for each term.

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Webster Groves, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

An official transcript that documents the awarding of a baccalaureate degree in music from an accredited institution.
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).
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.

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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

12800 USD / year

≈ 12800 USD / year
Out-of-State

12800 USD / year

≈ 12800 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12800 USD / year

≈ 12800 USD / year

Living costs

Webster Groves

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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