Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Houston United States | Rice University
Rice University
|
Houston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music program spans two years, focusing on rigorous collaboration with renowned faculty through private lessons, coaching sessions, research projects, and diverse performance experiences in orchestral, chamber, and solo contexts. Students benefit from the exceptional academic resources at The Shepherd School of Music and across Rice University, which complement their practical training. Performance majors must complete four credits in Music Career and Skills Enhancement coursework. Our mission is to cultivate well-rounded musicians whose artistic vision, innovative spirit, and intellectual depth will shape the future of classical music.
Graduates of the MMus program will achieve the following competencies: Exhibit professional mastery in performance, composition, or musicology. Acquire sophisticated music theory analysis capabilities and apply them to musical interpretation. Understand the profound connections between music history and performance practice. Gain essential career-building skills to support their professional artistic endeavors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Three letters of recommendation: with online application or the paper version
Unofficial transcripts attached to the application Copies of 2 - 4 programs of performances in which you participated during undergraduate study and/or the last two years attached to the application.* A program example is here.
Official transcripts with Fall, 2020 grades. A cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required on the Bachelor's transcript Test-takers should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work. For Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, and Orchestral Conducting applicants, an audition is required. Composition applicants must submit portfolios, and Musicology applicants must provide samples of their written work. Musicology applicants must also complete advanced music tests as well as the Graduate Record Examination for admission consideration.
Unofficial transcripts attached to the application Copies of 2 - 4 programs of performances in which you participated during undergraduate study and/or the last two years attached to the application.* A program example is here.
Official transcripts with Fall, 2020 grades. A cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required on the Bachelor's transcript Test-takers should score at least 90 on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL, at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or score 250 on the computer-based TOEFL. IELTS Indicator. A minimum score of 7 is required. The TOEFL IBT Home. A minimum score of 90 is required. In general, applicants should have at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate work. For Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, and Orchestral Conducting applicants, an audition is required. Composition applicants must submit portfolios, and Musicology applicants must provide samples of their written work. Musicology applicants must also complete advanced music tests as well as the Graduate Record Examination for admission consideration.
Tuition
USD
31,000