Norman,
OK,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music Education - Instrumental in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
|
Norman United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,112
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The OU School of Music's mission is to foster academic growth, innovative instruction, research, and community engagement. Our faculty and students champion music education, push boundaries in performance and scholarship, and strengthen the field through global professional involvement. Founded in 1903 as OU's second academic school, we've held NASM accreditation since 1931. As Oklahoma's sole doctoral music program, we impact our community through the creative and intellectual achievements of our faculty, students, and graduates. OU grants music degrees across five disciplines: composition, education, musicology, performance, and theory. While honoring our heritage, we develop forward-thinking programs that equip students for a dynamic, multicultural world.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In addition to the materials and information required in the on-line application, applicants to the Master of Music Education shall supply a detailed description of the applicant's teaching and/or other professional experience AND the additional, degree concentration-specific information or materials described below:
For the Instrumental (Primary) or Instrumental (Secondary) degree concentrations:
A recent recording (audio or video) of a band, orchestral, or choral performance, classroom instruction, or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness. A video recording is preferred for teaching demonstrations.
An audition for the appropriate applied faculty that demonstrates your level of proficiency onyour primary instrument. Length and scope of this audition varies depending on the particular area/instrument. When you submit your on-line application materials, you will be given instructions on whom to contact to arrange this audition. (This audition will be evaluated by the appropriate applied music instructor whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
For the Vocal/General degree concentration:
A recent recording (audio or video) of a band, orchestral, or choral performance, classroom instruction, or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness. A video recording is preferred for teaching demonstrations.
A 30-minute, live, accompanied audition before the applied voice faculty that demonstrates your level of proficiency as a singer. When you submit your on-line application materials, you will be given instructions on whom to contact to arrange this audition. (This audition will be evaluated by the voice faculty whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
For the Kodly Concept degree concentration:
A recent video recording of a band, orchestral, or choral performance, classroom instruction, or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness.
For the National Board Certification concentration:
A recent video recording, with good audio quality, of classroom instruction or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness.
For the Choral Conducting concentration:
A video recording, with good audio quality, of a recent performance and/or rehearsal. Preferably, the video should contain portions of a performance or performances and portions of a rehearsal or rehearsals that show the general skills of the conductor. (This recording will be evaluated by the Director of Graduate Choral Studies whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
For the Instrumental Conducting concentration:
A video recording from the point of view of the ensemble, with good audio quality, of a recent band or orchestral performance, classroom instruction, and/or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates both teaching effectiveness and conducting skills. (This recording will be evaluated by the Director of Bands and/or the Director of Orchestral Studies, as appropriate, whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
For the Instrumental (Primary) or Instrumental (Secondary) degree concentrations:
A recent recording (audio or video) of a band, orchestral, or choral performance, classroom instruction, or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness. A video recording is preferred for teaching demonstrations.
An audition for the appropriate applied faculty that demonstrates your level of proficiency onyour primary instrument. Length and scope of this audition varies depending on the particular area/instrument. When you submit your on-line application materials, you will be given instructions on whom to contact to arrange this audition. (This audition will be evaluated by the appropriate applied music instructor whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
For the Vocal/General degree concentration:
A recent recording (audio or video) of a band, orchestral, or choral performance, classroom instruction, or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness. A video recording is preferred for teaching demonstrations.
A 30-minute, live, accompanied audition before the applied voice faculty that demonstrates your level of proficiency as a singer. When you submit your on-line application materials, you will be given instructions on whom to contact to arrange this audition. (This audition will be evaluated by the voice faculty whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
For the Kodly Concept degree concentration:
A recent video recording of a band, orchestral, or choral performance, classroom instruction, or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness.
For the National Board Certification concentration:
A recent video recording, with good audio quality, of classroom instruction or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates teaching effectiveness.
For the Choral Conducting concentration:
A video recording, with good audio quality, of a recent performance and/or rehearsal. Preferably, the video should contain portions of a performance or performances and portions of a rehearsal or rehearsals that show the general skills of the conductor. (This recording will be evaluated by the Director of Graduate Choral Studies whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
For the Instrumental Conducting concentration:
A video recording from the point of view of the ensemble, with good audio quality, of a recent band or orchestral performance, classroom instruction, and/or ensemble rehearsal that demonstrates both teaching effectiveness and conducting skills. (This recording will be evaluated by the Director of Bands and/or the Director of Orchestral Studies, as appropriate, whose assessment will be given to the Music Education faculty to be made a part of your total application.)
Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)
Tuition
USD
20,112