Advance your craft. Lead the future of music.
The Master of Music (M.M.) program at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ is designed for students who want to deepen their expertise, refine their artistry, and prepare for performance, education, and scholarship careers. With small class sizes, dedicated faculty mentors, and a vibrant musical community, our graduate program offers personal and professional growth.
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Why Choose the Master of Music Program?
Five customized concentrations tailored to your passion:
- Small cohorts & individualized study: Benefit from mentoring and close faculty interaction in seminars and private instruction.
- Real-world experience: Perform each semester in graduate ensembles, studio recitals, and collaborative projects.
- Professional outcomes: Alumni go on to leadership roles, doctoral programs, teaching, or high-level performance careers.
- NASM-accredited excellence: Delivering graduate study that meets national standards of music education.
Areas of Specialization
- Performance: Perfect your instrument or voice under expert faculty in either classical or jazz settings, with tailored recital options and ensemble experiences.
- Music Education: Advance your classroom teaching, pedagogy research, and curriculum development—ideal for practitioners or those pursuing leadership in music education.
- Theory / Composition: Deepen analytical and creative skills in either acoustic or media-based composition, with options for theoretical theses or applied composition projects.
- Conducting: Choose choral or instrumental conducting tracks, including liturgical/practical training, ensemble leadership, and method coursework.
- Performance Pedagogy: Designed for pianists focused on teaching, focusing on advanced teaching methods, literature, and studio mentorship.
Student Life & Support
- Graduate assistantships provide tuition support, stipends, and professional experience in teaching or ensemble direction.
- Flexible program formats: Choose thesis or non-thesis paths depending on your career goals.
- Access to premier facilities including recording labs, recital spaces, and ensemble venues.
Admission & Application Timeline
- Submit application to both the Graduate School and the School of Music
- Audition or interview with faculty in your area of specialization is required
- Additional materials include: written thesis proposals, composition samples, or pedagogy portfolios depending, on concentration
- Deadlines: Fall domestic — June 30; Spring domestic — November 30; earlier for international applicants
- Assistantship applications due: Fall applicants by March 1; Spring applicants by November 1
Graduate Achievements
- Alumni perform as soloists, educators, and scholars at universities and orchestras worldwide.
- Grad students frequently lead undergraduate classes, conduct ensembles, and mentor new musicians as part of coursework.
- ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½°²×¿Æƽâ°æ Lafayette graduates report that mentorship and academic flexibility prepared them for doctoral programs and careers.