San Jose,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music - Instrumental Performance in San Jose United States | San Jose State University
San Jose State University
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San Jose United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,494
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music graduate program at the School of Music prepares students for professional careers in performance, conducting, composition, research, and teaching, while also laying the foundation for advanced studies across ten specialized disciplines:
Composition
Choral conducting
Instrumental conducting
Instrumental performance
Jazz studies
Keyboard studies
Music education
Music history
Vocal performance
Our MM, Music degree is a 30-credit program typically completed in four semesters over two years, featuring graduate seminars, private instruction, ensemble participation, and specialized coursework. Students conclude their studies with a master's examination and either a graduate recital, research project, thesis, or original composition.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The School of Music and Dance graduate program requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree in Music from a regionally accredited institution and to be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended. The School of Music and Dance requires a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 units of undergraduate coursework. All required transcripts and supporting documents should be sent directly to the university.
Students from a country where the official language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), PTE (Pearson Test of English), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. The minimum entrance score for the TOEFL is 590 (paper-based), 243 (computer-based), or 96 (internet-based), with a score of 5 in the Writing Section. The minimum score for the PTE is 68, for the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.
A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.
Students from a country where the official language is not English are required to submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), PTE (Pearson Test of English), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. The minimum entrance score for the TOEFL is 590 (paper-based), 243 (computer-based), or 96 (internet-based), with a score of 5 in the Writing Section. The minimum score for the PTE is 68, for the IELTS, the minimum score is 7.0.
A 2.5 institutional GPA (from the 0.0-4.0 U.S. grading scale) in the last degree completed, or a 2.5 GPA in the last two years of full time study.
Tuition
USD
17,494