The composition concentration includes course work in composition, music history, and music theory as well as a thesis (original composition). Ensembles, studio instruction, and course work in conducting are also available. The music history and literature concentration includes seminars in music history, work in notation, courses in music theory, performance (including the Collegium Musicum), and a written thesis. The performance concentration includes vocal or instrumental studio instruction, work with small and large ensembles, and course work in music history and music theory. Pianists may emphasize solo performance, pedagogy, or accompanying. Studies in jazz areas are available. The conducting concentration includes course work in conducting, music history, and music theory, and a conducting practicum to fulfill the thesis requirement. Ensembles and studio instruction are also available. The music education concentration includes courses in music education, music history, and music theory courses. Courses within the Woodring College of Education are permissible, as well. Ensembles and studio instruction are also available. The thesis can be a written project, a recital, or a conducting practicum.

- A four-year baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or university that was regionally accredited at the time the degree was conferred, or an equivalent baccalaureate degree from a foreign university - A 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 90-quarter or 60-semester hours of study. - Three current letters of recommendation from professors in the applicant’s undergraduate major field, or from professors of post-baccalaureate courses - Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or other test scores may be required; applicants with advanced degrees from regionally accredited institutions applying to certain programs do not need to submit scores. MPAcc applicants must provide the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT); MBA applicants may take either the GMAT or the GRE. - All applicants must demonstrate competence in written and spoken English. This can be done by submitting a satisfactory score on the international TOEFL or IELTS, taken within one year of the date of application. Minimum required TOEFL score is 86 for the Internet-based test (IBT) or 567 for the paper-based test (PBT). IELTS minimum score is 7.0. Official test scores must be on file in the Graduate School prior to receipt of the application. - Favorable review and recommendation of applications by the graduate faculty in the program to which application is made. - Placement examination: see the Master of Music website for details - Interview