Fairfax, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 4,897 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International student | Domestic student is 1st of February
** in-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 16,980 - out-of-state tuition full-time (12-15 credits); USD 1,803 - mandatory student fee
Key Summary
Introduction
The Mason School of Music is part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Students study with nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are active performers, conductors, composers, music theoreticians, historians, and music teachers. Admission is based on acceptance to the university and audition. The music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Program Requirements
Admission to the university is determined by the Office of Admissions. However, entrance to all music degree programs is by audition. Auditions are held approximately once per month, and arrangements for an audition must be made in advance. Audition dates and audition application forms are available on the School of Music website.
Competency placement tests are required of all transfer students who wish to present transfer credit in aural skills or keyboard skills.
Opportunities
Music majors at Mason work with world-class faculty who perform regularly in renowned venues with acclaimed ensembles. Music students also study and perform in beautiful spaces outfitted with up-to-date technology. Mason School of Music is an all-Steinway school. Performance opportunities are available for all musicians at Mason in more than 20 ensembles.
Concentrations within the Music, BA include:
- Music
- Music Technology
Curriculum
Degree Requirements (120 credits total)
Mason Core General education program required for all undergraduate students.
College Requirement(s) BA students complete one of the following: a minor, double major, or double degree outside their primary field of study (15-20 credits), or demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language (0-9 credits).
Major Requirements (42-53 credits)
Students may pursue either a traditional Bachelor of Arts in Music program or a specialized Concentration in Music Technology.
Music (without concentration) – complete major requirements
Musicianship
- MUSI 113 - Aural Skills I Credits: 1
- MUSI 114 - Aural Skills II Credits: 1-2 (must be taken for 1 credit)
- MUSI 115 - Theory I Credits: 3
- MUSI 116 - Theory II Credits: 3
- MUSI 171 - Keyboard Skills I Credits: 1 (pianists substitute MUSI 371 for MUSI 171)
- MUSI 172 - Keyboard Skills II (1 credit) - (pianists substitute MUSI 372 for MUSI 172)
Music History
One of the following:
- MUSI 331 - Music History in Society I Credits: 3
- MUSI 432 Music History in Society IV Credits: 3
- MUSI 332 - Music History in Society II Credits: 3
Performance and Music Electives
- MUSI 300 - Recital Attendance Credits: 0 (five semesters)
- MUSI 490 - RS: Musical Communication in Context Credits: 3
- MUSI 259 - Music in Computer Technology Credits: 3
- 12-13 credits in MUSI courses
- Six credits of Applied Music
- Three credits of Music Ensemble Options
Pedagogy
One of the following:
- Two credits of MUSI 395 - Teaching Internship Credits: 1-4
- MUSI 351 - Keyboard Pedagogy Credits: 3 (Required for keyboard students)
- MUSI 352 - Vocal Pedagogy and Lab Credits: 3 (Required for voice students)
- MUSI 353 - Instrumental Pedagogy and Literature Credits: 3 (Required for strings and guitar students; recommended for wind, brass, and percussion students)
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