About Master’s Program,
The Master of Music in music education is designed to advance the knowledge and skills of practicing music teachers in three main areas: pedagogy, leadership and contemporary approaches to music education. All students in this program select a minor area of study such as conducting, elementary methods, music history or music theory.
This program is best suited for practicing public school teachers with at least three years of K-12 teaching experience. Classes are offered in the evenings and during the summer to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals. Most students complete the degree as a part-time student. Full-time students may apply for a teaching assistantship or research assistantship.
Master’s Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Statement of purpose (minimum of 250 words).
Complete CV / résumé (including relevant professional and performance experience).
String applicants: Please upload at least ten minutes of music that best represents your playing. You will be notified if you pass the pre-screening round and are invited to a live audition.
Voice applicants: Video recording should contain 5 pieces (including 1 at least aria); comprehensive repertoire list; and printed program from the student’s last degree recital.
Woodwind/Brass applicants: Video recording should include one piece or short excerpts that exhibit contrasting lyrical and technical styles.
Composition: A portfolio of composition work.
Conducting: Video recording should contain at least 10 minutes of applicant conducting in rehearsal settings and at least 10 minutes in concert settings
Musicology: Official GRE Scores (should be submitted to UH by the deadline); two (2) research papers (at least one must be from an undergraduate music history/literature class).
Music Theory: Official GRE Scores (should be submitted to UH by the deadline); samples of theoretical papers.
Music Education: Official GRE Scores (should be submitted to UH by the deadline); statement of student’s teaching philosophy; copy of teaching certificate or certification plan; a high-quality 20-30 minute teaching video.
Master’s Funding Coverage,
The Graduate Tuition Fellowship (GTF) is a competitive award program administered by the Graduate School that covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for qualified Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), and Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) students. Selections for these fellowships are made by each respective college.
Covers the cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees for full-time enrollment of nine (9) credit hours per term (fall and spring); some amounts may vary by college/department, click the corresponding link below for more information on your college’s GTF policies. This award is non-refundable and will be adjusted if the scholarship amount exceeds the actual cost of a student’s in-state tuition and mandatory fees.
Application Requirement,
Graduate application
Copies of official transcripts
Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Additional/Supplemental Materials
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2025
Application Fee,
Application fees are $50 for domestic applicants, $80 for international applicants
