Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Performance - Performance Pedagogy in Tempe United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Tempe United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,526
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music program specializing in performance pedagogy focuses on both musical performance and instructional techniques, with a strong emphasis on teaching methodologies.
Participants enhance their personal performance abilities while acquiring the expertise needed to become exceptional educators through pedagogy courses, observational learning, and hands-on teaching experiences in individual and classroom environments.
By working alongside music researchers, theorists, composers, educators, dancers, and theater professionals, students build a comprehensive skill set for top-tier careers as performers, instructors, and musicians. Additional opportunities include involvement with regional professional associations and presenting academic research or artistic projects via workshops or publications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an institution in another country that is officially recognized by that country.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
School of Music, Dance and Theatre application, including a resume, personal statement and repertoire list
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation
voice applicants: a prescreening video
piano applicants: a teaching demonstration video
proof of English proficiency
3.0 GPA or equivalent
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from an institution in another country that is officially recognized by that country.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
School of Music, Dance and Theatre application, including a resume, personal statement and repertoire list
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation
voice applicants: a prescreening video
piano applicants: a teaching demonstration video
proof of English proficiency
3.0 GPA or equivalent
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
38,526