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Towson University

Music (M.M.)

The master’s degree in music is intended for talented performers or composers wanting to study with highly qualified faculty, artists, and scholars.

Why Earn a Master of Music Degree in Music?

Since its launch in 1989, the Master of Music program at Towson University has provided rigorous training in performance and composition, supported by advanced coursework in theory, history, and literature. Towson University and its Department of Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

The program fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, bringing together students from across the United States and around the world.  Graduates pursue careers in performance, teaching, and the music industry, while others go on to doctoral study at prestigious universities.

Our graduate performance/composition cohort is enriched by students enrolled in the Master of Music in Pedagogy, Graduate Certificate in Applied Music, and students in the Master of Science in Music Education.

Admission and Degree Requirements

View admission requirements and deadlines to apply to the program. You’ll find degree requirements and course descriptions in the Graduate Catalog.

Why Towson University?

Academic Advantages

  • Small class sizes taught by faculty recognized nationally and internationally for their musical artistry and scholarship give you a real opportunity to interact with your instructors and fellow classmates.
  • From jazz festival concerts to faculty recitals, Towson University offers a host of opportunities to attend musical events and perform. Learn more about the department’s upcoming events.
  • Towson University’s Center for the Arts features state-of-the-art facilities, including concert venues, a recording studio, keyboard lab, percussion practice rooms, resource room, and computer lab.
  • Graduate music students have opportunity to put their academic training to work in countless professional musical organizations as performers and composers throughout the Baltimore/Washington area and the Mid-Atlantic region. 

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