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.

  1. Connect theory with professional practice​.
  2. 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:

  1. pass,
  2. not pass, or
  3. 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

Major Area
MU 5553Seminar in Music3
MU 5563Seminar in Music3
MU 5753Music Pedagogy I3
MU 5763Music Pedagogy II3
MU 5803Graduate Recital3
Other Studies in Music
MU 5933Styles in Music3
or MU 5453 Women in Music
MU 5403Music Theory Pedagogy3
Performance9
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 SCHs36