Master of Music: Fees & Entry Requirements at Western Michigan University, USA

Master of Music
Western Michigan University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

This degree is designed to enhance students' teaching, performing, research and creative abilities in music within five areas of concentration: Composition, Conducting, Music therapy, Performance (Instrumental, Jazz studies, Keyboard, Voice). The Master of Arts in Music degree is a graduate research degree that culminates with a written thesis and a public presentation. Possible areas of focus for the thesis include (but are not limited to) music history, music theory, ethnomusicology, historical performance practice, music technology, and interdisciplinary subjects relating to music with other fields.

Majors

  • Composition
  • Conducting
  • Music Therapy
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Which department am I in?

College of Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$17,482.00 (14,75,025) per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$17,482.00 (14,75,025) per year
Health Insurance- 1324

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Kalamazoo Campus

Kalamazoo, MI,

Kalamazoo,

Michigan,

49008, Midwest, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

A Bachelor of Music degree, or its equivalent, including 60 semester hours of acceptable work in music, is required for admission.

Minimum English proficiency test scores:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University offers career-focused degree programs which propel students into meaningful careers in their specialty.

  • 9/10 students employed in jobs they like (WMU Outcomes, 2024)
  • Top 100 for graduate programs in five fields (USNWR, 2025)
  • 16:1 student-faculty ratio, (WMU Common Data Set, 2024)
  • 93% of students join Experience-Driven Learning (WMU, 2024)
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