Master of Music (Music Pedagogy)
Website: https://twu.edu/music/graduate-programs/master-of-music-in-pedagogy/
The Master of Music with an emphasis in Music Pedagogy is for vocalists, pianists, and instrumentalists who are interested in refining their knowledge and skills for effective studio teaching in public or private settings. The curriculum focuses on teaching strategies, literature, and improving performance skills.
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.
- Connect theory with professional practice.
- Integration and facilitation of research.
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
The academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
36 semester credit hours (SCH).
Special requirement
A grade of A or B for courses to be counted toward the degree.
Final Examination
An oral examination will include a comprehensive review of the major area of emphasis and the culminating project. The result of the exam will be reported as:
- pass,
- not pass, or
- deferral (exam may only be repeated once).
A lecture-recital will satisfy the recital requirement. Voice pedagogy students take a placement exam in sight-reading and keyboard proficiency and are expected to be proficient in German, French, and Italian diction.
Coursework
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area | ||
| MU 5553 | Seminar in Music | 3 |
| MU 5563 | Seminar in Music | 3 |
| MU 5753 | Music Pedagogy I | 3 |
| MU 5763 | Music Pedagogy II | 3 |
| MU 5803 | Graduate Recital | 3 |
| Other Studies in Music | ||
| MU 5933 | Styles in Music | 3 |
| or MU 5453 | Women in Music | |
| MU 5403 | Music Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
| Performance | 9 | |
| Select 9 SCH from the following | ||
| Woodwinds | ||
| Woodwinds | ||
| Brass | ||
| Brass | ||
| Piano | ||
| Piano | ||
| Strings | ||
| Strings | ||
| Voice | ||
| Voice | ||
| Percussion | ||
| Percussion | ||
| Guitar | ||
| Guitar | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Opera Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Not specified - Select 6 SCH | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
