Master of Music (Performance)
Website: https://twu.edu/music/graduate-programs/master-of-music-in-performance/
In the Master of Music with an emphasis in Performance, aspiring artists have the opportunity to study with professional musicians who are active in the field. Coursework prepares students for careers in studio, teaching, and performance.
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).
Coursework
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Major Area | ||
| MU 5803 | Graduate Recital | 3 |
| Performance | ||
| Select 12 SCH on major instrument from the following | 12 | |
| Woodwinds | ||
| Woodwinds | ||
| Brass | ||
| Brass | ||
| Piano | ||
| Piano | ||
| Strings | ||
| Strings | ||
| Voice | ||
| Voice | ||
| Percussion | ||
| Percussion | ||
| Guitar | ||
| Guitar | ||
| Wind Symphony | ||
| Opera Ensemble | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Chamber Music | ||
| Chamber Singers | ||
| Other Studies in Music | ||
| MU 5933 | Styles in Music | 3 |
| or MU 5453 | Women in Music | |
| MU 5403 | Music Theory Pedagogy | 3 |
| MU 5553 | Seminar in Music | 3 |
| MU 5563 | Seminar in Music | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Not specified - Select nine SCH | 9 | |
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
