Music
Master of Music
The making of musical masters
Designed to meet the needs of professional performers, composers and music educators in studios or schools, this program is ideal for students who want to pursue the curriculum as a terminal professional program or as a foundation for doctoral study.
Receive personalized instruction from accomplished soloists, chamber and orchestral musicians, conductors, composers and teachers in a concentration area that best fits your interest.
Areas of concentration include:
- Choral conducting (Available on-campus only)
- Collaborative piano (Available on-campus only)
- Composition (Available on-campus and online)
- Instrument Performance – Winds/Brass/Strings/Percussion (Available on-campus and online)
- Piano pedagogy and performance studies (Available on-campus only)
- Piano performance (Available on-campus and online)
- Voice performance (Available on-campus and online)
Overview
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Fine-tune your future
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Have musical training and professional experience
- Are committed to growing your talent and technical skill
- Are self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in vocal music or choral conducting
- Are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,405 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Elementary School Teachers
$53,111 - Secondary School Teachers
$51,531 - Middle School Teachers
$52,900 - Musicians and Singers
$24,022 - Audio and Video Technicians
$36,577
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but U of I’s Financial Aid Office is here to help. Our experienced financial aid counselors can assist you in exploring financial aid options, making informed financial decisions and addressing common concerns.
For information on FAFSA deadlines, financial aid types and eligibility requirements, visit the University of Idaho FAFSA website.
Plan ahead—estimate your cost of attendance with U of I’s Cost Calculator.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Hands-on learning
- Graduate teaching assistantships
- Preparatory Division
- Auditorium Chamber Music Series
- Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Internships
- Disney All-American College Band
- Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Dynamix Academy of Music and Dance (Shanghai)
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- School of Music internships
Application information
Applicants for the master’s in music program must meet the following admission requirements:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
- Number of references: 3
- Other requirements: An audition of representative repertoire and submission of concentration area application materials as defined in the LHSOM Graduate Student Handbook.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.