The Master of Music degree program with a collaborative piano specialization is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree in music and have a passion for collaborating with instrumental and vocal musicians. Students will study and perform literature from the instrumental and vocal/operatic repertories, participate in large ensembles such as the MTSU Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, and further their knowledge and understanding of vocal coaching and chamber music literature. Graduates of this program have continued to pursue advanced degrees and/or careers in instrumental and vocal/choral accompanying and chamber music, professional studio recording, vocal coaching, and private teaching. Graduate teaching assistantship opportunities are available to qualified students.
Alumni from the School of Music teach thousands of students every day in private studios and schools from kindergarten through university levels. MTSU graduates perform in orchestras, military ensembles, and opera companies; appear in clubs and recording studios with the famous and yet-to-be-known; compose music for Hollywood films and commercial jingles; lead professional music organizations; work in the music industry; serve as church musicians; and continually enrich the lives of others. Some continue to enter prestigious doctoral programs. A sample of potential professional pathways for music master's students:
Accompanist
Church musician/worship leader
College professor/instructor
Composer/arranger/orchestrator
Conductor
General music teacher at elementary/middle schools
Instrumental performer
Instrument sales business owner
Music educator
Music librarian
Music publisher/editor
Music theatre director
Musical director
Product specialist
Salesperson/marketer
Studio musician
Private studio owner/instructor
Expected June, October 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Liberal Arts
Middle Tenneessee State University,
1301 East Main Street,
MURFREESBORO,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Admission to the Master of Music degree program requires
an earned bachelor's degree in music from an accredited university or college;
an acceptable grade point average in all college work taken (at least 3.00).
TOEFL- IBT minimum score 71 (We ONLY accept ETS official test scores for the TOEFL).
IELTS- overall score of 6
UMELI- minimum score 85
ELS Level 112 Certificate of Completion
Duolingo English Test - minimum score 95
Application deadlines: Fall: June 1 of the same year; Spring: October 1 of the previous year
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
