Become a part of our internationally recognized music program. Our Master of Music degree advances your knowledge in music theory, history, pedagogy, performance and more. Receive one-on-one instruction from our renowned faculty as you develop your skills and build your repertoire. Whether you aspire to teach or perform, our degree prepares you for a variety of careers. Join our community of recognized musicians and apply today! You can also learn more about the Music Department at our main department webpage.
Discover a vibrant community of talented musicians who are dedicated to fostering world-class ensembles. Our programs are recognized internationally with students competing and performing overseas.
Learn from the Best
Participate in studio recitals and master classes taught by renowned professors and nationally recognized guest musicians. Our faculty are dedicated to improving your music appreciation, comprehension and performance.
Our Facilities
Our Music Building features state-of-the-art performance, rehearsal and instruction facilities, including a 600-seat Concert Hall, a 75-seat Recital Hall, five rehearsal halls, classrooms, piano and electronic music labs, studios and practice rooms.
Career Readiness
Thinking critically and communicating effectively. That’s what employers are looking for. The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts is dedicated to providing you the knowledge and resources for excelling in the workforce.
The Department of Music offers three different tracks to cater to your research interests and career goals.
Music Education
Pass your love of music to the next generation. Our Music Education track equips you with the pedagogical skills to teach at the elementary, secondary and collegiate levels. Choose from any of the following specialties: winds, percussion, piano or voice. This track is available at our main campus location. We also offer a summer cohort option at the Mesquite Metroplex Center. Total Credit Hours: 30
Engage in a wide variety of performance opportunities. This track develops your technical skills and abilities through large ensembles, chamber playing, solo performances and more. Focus areas include instrumental, piano or vocal performance as well as instrumental and choral conducting. Total Credit Hours: 30
Develop essential skills for your teaching and performance craft. You will not only prepare repertoire for a solo recital but will receive extensive guidance and hands-on experience teaching piano in individual and group settings. Total Credit Hours: 30
Let your passion for music shape the lives of those around you. A Master of Music degree prepares you for a wide variety of careers. Our alumni have achieved positions at all levels of music including band or choir director, elementary music teacher, college professors, fine arts directors, studio or private instructor and more. Many of our graduates perform in orchestras, concert and military bands. Others work as collaborative artists and soloists in international touring groups or run their own companies.
Music (MM) :: Program Admission Requirements Domestic
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
Step 1. Apply
Applying to the MM program is a two-step process. First, apply to Texas A&M University-Commerce with ApplyTexas and then apply to the Department of Music with GetAcceptd to sign-up for auditions (for Fall/Spring Candidates) OR complete the Submission Form (for Summer Cohort Candidates). If you are applying to the Summer Graduate Cohort, submit a link to a video of yourself teaching a class of children in lieu of an audition. One 20-minute session is adequate. (Because of pandemic limitations, a virtual teaching segment will be accepted.)
ApplyTexas Application (Required for all MM Candidates)
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Statement of Goals
Submit a statement of educational and professional goals of 500 words or less
Educational and professional goals.
How you believe this graduate degree will help you achieve these goals.
Writing Sample
Submit an academic piece on any topic that demonstrates your ability to write at a graduate level
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Audition and interview to gain acceptance to the program and be eligible for graduate assistantships and scholarships. *Applicants for the Graduate Summer Music Education Cohort will submit a link to video footage of their teaching in lieu of an audition.
Audition Requirements
Voice
Sing 4 pieces: one in English, Italian, German and French.
Be prepared to read text in Italian, German, and French to demonstrate correct pronunciation.
Be prepared to read IPA and to transliterate text to IPA.
Sight-reading
Instrumental
All Major Scales and a Full-Range Chromatic Scale
Two contrasting etudes (slow and fast) or portions of solo repertoire (lyrical and technical)
Sight-read a short musical example
Students interested in auditioning as a performance major should also be prepared to perform a movement or movements from a standard concerto, sonata or significant solo repertoire. Please contact the applied faculty member for your instrument with any questions.
Keyboard
A 20-30 minute audition that includes at least three works from different style periods. All selections must be memorized.
Music (MM) :: Program Admission Requirements Intl.
Your Path to Becoming a Lion
Step 1. Apply
Applying to the MM program is a two-step process. First, apply to Texas A&M University-Commerce with ApplyTexas and then apply to the Department of Music with GetAcceptd to sign-up for auditions (for Fall/Spring Candidates) OR complete the Submission Form (for Summer Cohort Candidates). If you are applying to the Summer Graduate Cohort, submit a link to a video of yourself teaching a class of children in lieu of an audition. One 20-minute session is adequate. (Because of pandemic limitations, a virtual teaching segment will be accepted.)
ApplyTexas Application (Required for all MM Candidates)
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to: Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Statement of Goals
Submit a a statement of educational and professional goals of 500 words or less on the following prompt:
Discuss your educational and professional goals and how you believe this graduate degree will help you achieve these goals.
Writing Sample
Submit an academic piece on any topic that demonstrates your ability to write at a graduate level
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
English Proficiency
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Audition and interview to gain acceptance to the program and be eligible for graduate assistantships and scholarships. *Applicants for the Graduate Summer Music Education Cohort will submit a link to video footage of their teaching in lieu of an audition.
Audition Requirements
Voice
Sing 4 pieces: one in English, Italian, German and French.
Be prepared to read text in Italian, German, and French to demonstrate correct pronunciation.
Be prepared to read IPA and to transliterate text to IPA.
Sight-reading
Instrumental
All Major Scales and a Full-Range Chromatic Scale
Two contrasting etudes (slow and fast) or portions of solo repertoire (lyrical and technical)
Sight-read a short musical example
Students interested in auditioning as a performance major should also be prepared to perform a movement or movements from a standard concerto, sonata or significant solo repertoire. Please contact the applied faculty member for your instrument with any questions.
Keyboard
A 20-30 minute audition that includes at least three works from different style periods. All selections must be memorized.
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