San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Music - Instrumental Conducting in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
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San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our music programs equip students to master various musical disciplines, from teaching and history to conducting, composition, theory, and performance. To foster comprehensive artistic development, Texas State provides diverse performance opportunities such as opera productions, choral groups, orchestral performances, concert and marching bands, chamber music ensembles, as well as acclaimed mariachi and salsa groups that celebrate rich cultural traditions.
Texas State's distinguished music faculty trained at prestigious global institutions including the Peabody Institute, Indiana University, New York University, Manhattan School of Music, Michigan State University, Eastman School of Music, Juilliard School, Northwestern University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Texas at Austin, among other renowned conservatories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree in music from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
background course work in music
GRE not required
audition and interview
resume/CV (maximum three pages) including name, address, email address, education (degrees or special certifications), professional experience, scholarship awards, special recognitions, articles or presentations, selected community activity, and other information pertinent to the desired degree and concentration
statement of purpose (400-600 words with name and email in the header) describing the following:
past experiences in instrumental conducting
qualities, values, characteristics, and/or skills that make the student a strong candidate for the instrumental conducting program
the ways in which the personal learning outcomes of the instrumental conducting program relate to the student's personal and professional goals
plans to pursue doctoral studies as well, if applicable
three letters of recommendation
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
background course work in music
GRE not required
audition and interview
resume/CV (maximum three pages) including name, address, email address, education (degrees or special certifications), professional experience, scholarship awards, special recognitions, articles or presentations, selected community activity, and other information pertinent to the desired degree and concentration
statement of purpose (400-600 words with name and email in the header) describing the following:
past experiences in instrumental conducting
qualities, values, characteristics, and/or skills that make the student a strong candidate for the instrumental conducting program
the ways in which the personal learning outcomes of the instrumental conducting program relate to the student's personal and professional goals
plans to pursue doctoral studies as well, if applicable
three letters of recommendation
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
Tuition
USD
13,992