Degrees Offered: Master of Music (M.M.), Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.), Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

Program Description: The Master of Music (M.M.) program is an innovative and challenging curriculum in music that combines practical and academic studies. The unique core unites historical and theoretical approaches to the study of music.

The M.M. is ideal for those who wish to continue their performance studies in voice, woodwinds, brass, percussion, piano, and Commercial and electronic music.

The Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) degree allows students already holding a bachelor's degree in music education to specialize in choral music, or instrumental music, and it is designed for those planning careers in public education. It combines the foundations and principles of music education with experiences specifically designed to improve teaching skills.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree allows those candidates holding a bachelors degree in music to earn a teaching license. Specializing opportunities are also available in choral music, or instrumental music.

Information on the M.A.Ed. and M.A.T. programs can be found in the College of Education and Allied Professions.

Admission Requirements:

• Graduate School Admission Requirements
• Program Admission Requirements
  • GRE General Exam
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals able to assess the applicant's potential for graduate work.
  • M.M. applicants must perform a live audition. 
  • M.A.Ed. applicants must hold or be eligible for the North Carolina "A" teaching license in music education.
  • M.A.Ed. and M.A.T. applicants must audition and / or interview with music education faculty.

Additional Admissions Criteria: All candidates must demonstrate piano proficiency.

All candidates will take a graduate entrance exam in music history and music theory and pass these exams before taking graduate level history and theory courses.

All candidates for the M.M. must perform a live audition.

Application Deadline: None

Prerequisites: None

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Number of Graduate Faculty: 14

Number of Students: 14

Location of Course Offerings: Cullowhee only for music courses

Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Mary Kay Bauer
School of Music
828-227-3275
mkbauer@email.wcu.edu

Related Websites:

• Music, M.A.Ed.
• Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) - Graduate Catalog Information
• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Graduate Catalog Information
• Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Program Coordinator's page