Master of Music in Music Education

Master of MUSIC IN MUSIC EDUCATION

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What Sets Us Apart Cohort-Based Connections | The Master of Music is a hybrid program, offering students and faculty the opportunity to develop relationships in person during summer session courses and strengthen those connections online during the academic year.

Elective Course Selection | We’ve carefully curated courses that appeal to practicing music educators and allow them to grow in the areas that are most relevant to their careers.

Exceptional Faculty | Concordia music faculty exemplify excellence through a balance of innovation, tradition, and diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Relevant Coursework | We offer opportunities to directly connect coursework and projects to your current classroom teaching methods for greater impact on students' experiences.

Flexible and Accessible | Our program is designed to be flexible in terms of course offerings and timelines to ensure the needs of individual students are met. We will work with students to customize a program that fits your busy life and career.

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More Than Curriculum Apply New Skills | Deepen effective teaching by expanding your tools and techniques for authentic, engaging and compelling instruction.

Enriched Professional Experiences | Through a shared passion for music and education, students will grow professionally outside the program framework by cultivating new relationships and sharing ideas, best practices, and techniques for quality music instruction.

Concordia Values | Gain a true sense of purpose and focus on what it means to become responsibly engaged in the world. Strong, foundational coursework in the liberal arts prepares students to learn, lead, and serve with character and compassion.

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Curriculum

2 Years | 34 Credits | Hybrid Enhance your pedagogical knowledge and skills to develop innovative curricula and learning activities through in-depth, relevant courses.

Summer courses are held on the Concordia campus in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Two required core courses will be offered, MUS 611: History and Philosophy of Music Education and MUS 613: Ethno-musicology. Elective courses may also be offered during the summer.

Concordia offers affordable, on-campus housing for our grad students. Students will have the opportunity to build supportive relationships with their cohort and faculty during the summer.

REQUIRED COURSES • History & Philosophy of Music Education • Ethno-musicology • Research in Music Education • Music & Learning • Creative & Analytical Applications • Continuing Education • Thesis or Professional Project ELECTIVE COURSES • Introduction to Quantitative & Qualitative Research • Music Technology for Educators • Repertoire: Choral, Orchestral, or Band • Applied Lessons • Conducting & Ensemble • Special Topics in Music Education

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Admission and Application The program operates on a rolling admission basis each year; review of applications will begin in October and continue through May or until the cohort is filled.

Admission Requirements • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution's music program, earning either a B.A., B.M., or B.S. in music education (or alternative licensure) or other music specialization • A minimum of one year of music teaching experience • Completed at least one year (at the beginning of coursework) of music teaching in a public or private school setting

• A current resume • Three evaluations from individuals not related to you, with strong knowledge of your professional character including observation of teaching skills, your ability to succeed in a graduate program, and achievements and/or professional experiences • Official transcripts from all postsecondary, regionally accredited institutions attended

• A 20-minute teaching video

Application Applications are accepted through the centralized application system GradCAS. Applicants create an account to complete general information, assign evaluators, upload documents, and provide a teaching video link.

International Students International transcripts must be sent to an approved credential evaluation agency for review.

English proficiency must be demonstrated by test scores from IELTS (minimum of 6.5) or TOEFL (minimum of 80).

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Graduate Elective Courses Non-degree seeking students are welcome to take individual graduate level courses from the Master of Music program. Review courses and complete a short general admission form to get started. Students may apply to the full program anytime and transfer elective credits.

Financial Information Per Credit Cost | $560 Technology & Support Fee | $35 Per Credit

(A per credit fee will be incurred for technology, library, and support from campus offices.)

Total Per Credit Cost | $595 A $300 deposit is required to hold a seat in the program. The deposit will be applied to the first tuition payment.

Room and board details and cost will be available to incoming students prior to the summer start.

To apply for all forms of federal financial aid you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. The FAFSA can be completed any time after Oct. 1 for the following academic year. Students will also need to complete a FAFSA for the current academic year to receive aid for the first summer session.

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Faculty Concordia's music department, the largest on campus, has an excellent reputation and proven track record in preparing students for careers in music education. Our music faculty members inspire their students and encourage both personal and professional growth through an individualized approach. Students complete the program ready to share new knowledge and experiences with their music students.

Learn more about the Master of Music graduate faculty.

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About Concordia College Mission Statement | The purpose of Concordia College is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life.

Recognizing that a transformative education calls us to learn across difference, Concordia has established several priorities to affirm diversity of identities, experiences, and perspectives as a condition of institutional excellence, leading all who study and work here to honor difference with respectful understanding and to practice courageous citizenship for the common good.

At Concordia, we believe a great college should do more than prepare you with lifelong career advantages. We aim to transform your global understanding, character and compassion, inspiring you to serve the world’s greatest needs.

Becoming responsibly engaged in the world is our educational objective.

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