West Hartford,
CT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Music Theory in West Hartford United States | University of Hartford
University of Hartford
|
West Hartford United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,202
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Music Theory program at The Hartt School equips students for advanced academic pursuits, teaching roles, or research positions. Our curriculum covers tonal harmony, analytical techniques, contemporary methods, counterpoint studies (both tonal and modal), keyboard harmony, score interpretation, orchestration, and music theory teaching methods. With faculty members from diverse backgrounds, theory students explore musical concepts through various lenses, developing an understanding of different viewpoints while crafting their own scholarly approach to music theory. The Master of Music (MM) in music theory readies graduates for teaching or research careers in the field. Typically, applicants hold a bachelor's degree in music theory or equivalent qualifications. The graduate program spans four semesters, totaling 36 credit hours.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The music theory interview provides an opportunity for the applicant to discuss the program and a career in music theory. The interview also allows the faculty member to evaluate the applicant's background and training in music theory. During the interview, the applicant will be asked to verbally analyze the melody, harmony, and form of an excerpt from a Beethoven piano sonata. The applicant will also be asked to demonstrate their keyboard skills by: 1. harmonizing several phrases from a Bach chorale tune and 2. score reading several phrases of a Bach chorale in open score using soprano, alto, tenor and bass clefs.
Applicants are to submit two research papers with their application.
Applicants are encouraged to interview in person with a Hartt music theory faculty member on a scheduled audition day. Telephone interviews are not permitted. Skype interviews will be arranged if the applicant is able to comply with the requirements for the Skype interview. All new, incoming graduate students will take placement exams during the week of orientation to determine the appropriate course of study and whether subject review courses are necessary.
Complete an audition and interview*. All applicants will have an interview within their major's department or with their audition panel. Applicants to all graduate music education programs will also complete a brief music skills assessment test.
Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
Letter of Intent
Performance/Professional Resume
Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Duolingo: 110
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5
PTE: minimum overall score of 58
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet based total), and 550 (Paper-based test PBT Total).
Applicants are to submit two research papers with their application.
Applicants are encouraged to interview in person with a Hartt music theory faculty member on a scheduled audition day. Telephone interviews are not permitted. Skype interviews will be arranged if the applicant is able to comply with the requirements for the Skype interview. All new, incoming graduate students will take placement exams during the week of orientation to determine the appropriate course of study and whether subject review courses are necessary.
Complete an audition and interview*. All applicants will have an interview within their major's department or with their audition panel. Applicants to all graduate music education programs will also complete a brief music skills assessment test.
Submit supporting documents within two weeks of applying:
Letter of Intent
Performance/Professional Resume
Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants
Preliminary Video and Portfolio Submission
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Duolingo: 110
IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5
PTE: minimum overall score of 58
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet based total), and 550 (Paper-based test PBT Total).
Tuition
USD
23,202