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Wichita State's Master of Music degree program will help you take your musical talent and career to a higher level. The program combines professional training with acclaimed faculty and year-round performance opportunities on campus and throughout Kansas' center of arts and culture.

Curriculum

To complete the Master of Music degree, you'll take a minimum of 32 credit hours, with 60 percent of your work in courses numbered 700 or above, and complete a thesis or recital depending on your concentration.

Every MM concentration requires 12 credit hours of core courses in addition to hours in your specialization area.

A formal graduate recital, in lieu of a thesis, must be presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MM degree with emphasis in performance. In order to receive permission to schedule a degree recital, students must satisfy the expectations of the respective performance area. Recital permission must be obtained no later than the semester before the semester in which the recital is to be performed. The student’s performance repertoire and the recital program must be in accordance with the guidelines and expectations established by the respective performance area.

Examinations

All degree candidates in the School of Music must pass an oral comprehensive examination. The oral comprehensive examination for thesis candidates includes a thesis defense.

Note: Students studying for the MM degree with emphasis in performance should plan to be in residence during at least one fall or spring semester, since continuous study opportunities may not exist in summer session.

Applied Learning

Students in the Masters of Music in performance concentration - strings, winds and percussion emphasis are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by a terminal recital (MUSP 873) given in their second year.

Careers

Thanks to WSU's extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience helping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.