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Students earning a Master of Music degree gain in-depth expertise in music history, literature, and theory. They develop into skilled, thoughtful, and autonomous musicians across performance, improvisation, composition, analysis, and scholarship. The program emphasizes professional communication through research projects and presentations, fosters leadership in academic and performance collaborations, and encourages applying global perspectives and contemporary trends to professional growth. The degree features two specializations: theory/composition and performance. Graduates emerge with: comprehensive understanding of music history and theory, advanced musical practice at a pre-professional level, readiness to enter their field with exceptional capabilities, scholarly communication skills through research and presentations, leadership in collaborative settings, innovative approaches to creative programming, and the ability to integrate worldwide perspectives and modern developments into their artistic practice and career advancement.