Music M.M.

Towson University, Towson, United States

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07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Jan, AugStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Since its launch in 1989, the Master of Music program at Towson University has provided rigorous training in performance and composition, supported by advanced coursework in theory, history, and literature. Towson University and its Department of Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

The program fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, bringing together students from across the United States and around the world. Graduates pursue careers in performance, teaching, and the music industry, while others go on to doctoral study at prestigious universities.

Our graduate performance/composition cohort is enriched by students enrolled in the Master of Music in Pedagogy, Graduate Certificate in Applied Music, and students in the Master of Science in Music Education.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MMusic

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

Duolingo English Test

115+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

57+

TOEFL

4.5+

No GRE scores are required.
A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in music in the area of proposed graduate study from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 is required for full admission to the program, and 2.75 is required for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission may be based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study. See graduate admissions policies for more information.
Audition or interview with program faculty. Applicants will be invited to audition/interview based upon initial screening of application materials. Please see the Admissions Auditions Handbook (PDF) for complete details.
Students whose primary medium is voice must pass a proficiency exam in lyric diction, unless they have completed, with a grade of C or above, a course or courses in lyric diction (covering at least English, Italian, French, and German). Failure to pass the exam will require the student to complete remedial coursework (MUSC 245 or MUSC 246, as relevant) or an appropriate independent study at the graduate level with a final proficiency exam.

Application Deadline

07 Aug 2026

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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Towson University, Towson, United States

07 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

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