Graduate Programs in Music

• Masters of Music Program
• Graduate Artist Diploma
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Music
• International Center for Music

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Master of Music in Piano/String Performance

Available Only On Campus in Parkville

The Master of Music degree program is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking careers as professional musicians.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general rules that are applicable for admission to the Graduate School at Park University, specific admission requirements are:

• Bachelor of Music or related undergraduate degree from a U. S. institution, an equivalent bachelor's degree from an accredited foreign institution of higher education, or equivalent professional experience as determined by the faculty of the University's International Center for Music.
• Minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale in the bachelor's degree.  
• An audition before the music faculty. In approved situations a recording may be submitted in lieu of a live audition.
• Each applicant must furnish a complete list of repertoire and recital history at the time of application.

Course Requirements

MASTER OF MUSIC IN PIANO PERFORMANCE
36 credit hours - Two Year Program

*Two recitals - one each in years one and two

MASTER OF MUSIC IN STRING PERFORMANCE
Violin, Viola and Cello - Two Year Program

*Two recitals - one each in years one and two

All students entering the Master of Music degree program must take a Theory Competency Test administered by the department. If a student does not pass this test they will be assigned to the appropriate theory class.

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