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Music - MASTER'S (MM)
DEGREE OVERVIEW
The Master of Music program is designed for the student who has a bachelor’s degree in music or its demonstrated equivalent and provides further education in four different areas (see below).
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
See options list below for details.
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- Admissions requirements
- Degree curriculum (scroll down to course list)
- Degree information in the University Catalog
- Program accreditation
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Performer
- Conductor
- Academic Instructor/Professor
- Music Consultant
- Orchestral Musician
- Freelance/Studio Musician
- DMA Eligibility
- College-Level Eligible Adjunct Instructor
- Private Lesson Instructor
DEGREE OPTIONS
Master of Music in Jazz Composition or Jazz Performance
The Master of Music in jazz performance is offered on all jazz instruments, and offers advanced training in jazz performance. Students earning the Master of Music in jazz performance are equipped to teach at the community college level and some universities and are prepared for successful audition into the increasing number of doctoral programs in jazz studies. Students develop mastery in writing for various ensembles, both large and small. Flexibility within the degree allows students to focus on traditional big band, small group writing, studio orchestra, or more modern genre-blending compositional techniques. UT Arlington’s jazz and classical ensembles provide for opportunities to hear your work. Through an informal partnership with the American Jazz Composers Orchestra, one of Dallas Fort Worth’s premiere big bands, there is opportunity for professional performances of your work. As with the MM in jazz performance, students earning the MM in jazz composition are credentialed to teach at community colleges and some universities.
Master of Music in Performance
Prepares students for possible further studies in instrumental or performance at the doctoral level.
Master of Music in Theory
The Department of Music at UT Arlington offers MM students in music theory an environment to refine the scholarly, pedagogical, and presentational skills that are vital to a successful career in the academic field. The degree includes a variety of seminars that cover topics ranging from formal-function theory to post-tonal analysis, as well as room to complement secondary interests in areas such as composition, performance, and history.
Master of Music in Conducting
Our program features an emphasis on individual attention and a significant amount of podium experience.
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Every class, lesson, and ensemble are taught by experts in the field. Without a DMA offering, our Master of Music students are the most elite in the department. You will receive individualized and tailored education.
- Music at UTA gives each student a small-program experience within a large research university. You will be known by name as you get an excellent education.
- Our diverse student population hails from five continents including across the United States. Every student has a home at UTA.
- With over 70 award-winning and world-renowned faculty, you are guaranteed to receive excellent training.
- Performance opportunities include everything from large and small ensembles, solo recitals, opera, musical theater, studio recitals, student enrichment ensembles, and marching band.
- UTA is an R-1 teaching institution, and our Master of Music students have access to excellent research opportunities.
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Music - MASTER'S (MM)
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