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Master of Music Degree
Gain the fundamental skills and practical training needed by all music educators in this hybrid program designed around the busy schedules of teachers.
Designed for music educators at all levels, this master's degree will improve your knowledge in a variety of skills, techniques and concepts. The hybrid Master of Music program consists of online coursework and an intensive one-week session on the main K-State campus in Manhattan, Kansas. The program offers four areas of study from which to choose: choral, elementary/general, band and orchestra.
*This estimate includes online tuition and College of Arts and Sciences fees and is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
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All students are required to meet the general university admission requirements.
Program-Specific Deadlines
- U.S. Applicants: May 1
Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:
- Statement of objectives: State your academic objectives, giving specific reasons for the selection of your field of study, contemplated research areas, and professional plans. Most statements are three to four paragraphs in length. The objectives allow faculty to:
- determine that your expectations of the program are congruent with what the program provides
- review a sample of your writing skills
- Resume/curriculum vitae
- Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references
- Unofficial transcripts from each institution attended
- Failure to list any colleges or universities from which the applicant received a degree or enrolled in graduate coursework may result in dismissal from the university.
- If transcripts are not in English, the applicant must furnish a translation by an appropriate authority.
- Applicants will be asked for official transcripts after notification of admission.
- MUSIC 690 - Survey of Vocal Music for Adolescent Singers (3 credits)
- MUSIC 801- Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (2 credits)
- MUSIC 805 - Theories of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 807 - History and Philosophy of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 808 - Research in Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 809 - Seminar in Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 810 - Curriculum Development and Learning Assessment (3 credits)
- MUSIC 811 - Symposium in Music (4 credits)
- MUSIC 813 - Improvisation and Composition in the Elementary Curriculum (3 credits)
- MUSIC 814 - World Music Pedagogy, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Special Populations in Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 898 - Master’s Report in Music (2 credits)
- MUSIC 675 - Arranging for Bands (2 credits)
- MUSIC 680 - Advanced Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 685 - Organization and Administration of School Music Programs (2 credits)
- MUSIC 700 - Literature Analysis (3 credits)
- MUSIC 707 - History of Wind Bands (3 credits)
- MUSIC 801 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (2 credits)
- MUSIC 805 - Theories of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 807 - History and Philosophy of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 808 - Research in Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 810 - Curriculum Development and Learning Assessment (3 credits)
- MUSIC 859 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2 credits)
- MUSIC 898 - Master’s Report in Music (2 credits)
Electives (2 credits)
- MUSIC 603 - Percussion Pedagogy (2 credits)
- MUSIC 636 - Advanced Woodwind Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 637 - Advanced Brass Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 638 - Concert and Ethnic Percussion Techniques (2 credits)*
- MUSIC 639 - Jazz and Marching Percussion Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 660 - Marching Band Techniques (2 credits)
*This course will be offered on the Manhattan campus in a hybrid format in multiple rooms, with asynchronous work before and after the on-campus portion of the class.
- MUSIC 604 - Upper String Pedagogy (2 credits)
- MUSIC 605 - Lower String Pedagogy (2 credits)
- MUSIC 680 - Advanced Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 700 - Literature Analysis (3 credits)
- MUSIC 704 - Symphonic Literature (3 credits)
- MUSIC 801 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (2 credits)
- MUSIC 805 - Theories of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 807 - History and Philosophy of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 808 - Research in Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 810 - Curriculum Development and Learning Assessment (3 credits)
- MUSIC 859 - Advanced Instrumental Conducting (2 credits)
- MUSIC 898 - Master’s Report in Music (2 credits)
Electives (2 credits)
- MUSIC 603 - Percussion Pedagogy (2 credits)
- MUSIC 636 - Advanced Woodwind Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 637 - Advanced Brass Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 638 - Concert and Ethnic Percussion Techniques (2 credits)*
- MUSIC 639 - Jazz and Marching Percussion Techniques (2 credits)
*This course will be offered on the Manhattan campus in a hybrid format in multiple rooms, with asynchronous work before and after the on-campus portion of the class.
- MUSIC 676 - Arranging Choral Music (2 credits)
- MUSIC 681 - Advanced Choral Rehearsal Techniques (2 credits)
- MUSIC 685 - Organization and Administration of School Music Programs (2 credits)
- MUSIC 690 - Survey of Vocal Music for Adolescent Singers (3 credits)
- MUSIC 709 - History of School Choral Music and Repertoire (3 credits)
- MUSIC 791 - Advanced Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
- MUSIC 801 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Music (2 credits)
- MUSIC 805 - Theories of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 807 - History and Philosophy of Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 808 - Research in Music Education (3 credits)
- MUSIC 810 - Curriculum Development and Learning Assessment (3 credits)
- MUSIC 858 - Advanced Choral Conducting (2 credits)
- MUSIC 898 - Master’s Report in Music (2 credits)
Travel and Accommodations
The on-campus portion of the program will be held June 20-24, 2022* at the Manhattan, Kansas, campus. This time spent on campus is invaluable in that it breaks the isolation that can be commonly found with online learning programs and creates many networking opportunities for students. These sessions provide valuable, hands-on training and mentoring with nationally renowned experts. By the end of your week, you will have made connections and friendships that will last a lifetime.
* MUSIC 603 - Advanced Percussion begins June 18.
On-Campus Costs
There are additional expenses associated with the on-campus component of the program, including travel, parking, food, lodging, etc. You are responsible for coordinating your own travel to and from Manhattan for the summer session, and for reserving your own lodging for your stay. Information about parking and options for lodging are listed below.
Parking
To park on campus, you will need to purchase a temporary parking permit. A permit may be purchased at Parking Services or at the information booth on 17th Street near the K-State Student Union parking lot.
K-State Residence Hall Guest Housing
Residence hall housing is available as a low-cost, no-frills option. Visit the Department Guest Housing webpage for information on and rates for summer guest housing, as well as online registration.