Music M.A.
Enjoy of a highly-specialized experience and extraordinary opportunities
The Master of Arts in Music degree is best suited for those wishing to tailor a more academic degree in music to their specifications.
Our internationally-known faculty, outstanding facilities (including four performance halls and two state-of-the-art buildings), and small student to faculty ratio allow for a highly-specialized educational experience and extraordinary leadership opportunities for our every student.
Applicants should possess the baccalaureate degree in music or a demonstrated equivalent. Prospects should have attained a high degree of proficiency in one or more of the following areas: performance, theory-composition, music education, or music history. Applicants must audition in person in their applied specialization (an audio/video recording would be accepted if the in-person audition would pose undue hardship).
Leading Program
The UNI School of Music is regarded as one of the finest music programs in the Midwest and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
Top-Notch Facilities
The School of Music is home to state-of-the-art facilities, including recording studios, performance and practice spaces, editing labs and more.
$400,000
The UNI School of Music awards $400,000 in scholarships to our students each year – helping our students pursue their degrees affordably.
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 | Ann Bradfield, D.M.A. School of Music Graduate Program Coordinator (319) 273-2640 |
Career Opportunities
After you complete your graduate program, you will have a variety of career opportunities. For example, our alumni has landed on the following careers:
- Adjunct Instructor
- Adjunct Music Professor
- Band Director
- Band Teacher
- Choir Director
- Director of Bands
- General Music Teacher
- Instructor
- Music Teacher
- Musician
- Performer
- Studio Artist
- Teacher
Courses & Curriculum
With both Thesis and Non-Thesis options, our program consists of the following core classes:
- Topics in Music Theory and Analysis
- Foundations of Musical Analysis
- Foundations of Musicology
- Topics in Music History and Culture
Regarded as one of the finest music programs in the Midwest, University of Northern Iowa is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.
NASM Accreditation
| National Association of Schools of Music 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21 Reston, VA 20190-5248 | (703) 437-0700 Phone (703) 437-6312 Fax info@arts-accredit.org |
Next Steps
Apply Now
Our application process is smooth and easy. You can apply now and pay your fee later or even get it waived, if you qualify. Current or former UNI students will also have their app fee waived.
Requirements for Admission
- Bachelor's degree in Music or a demonstrated equivalent
- Resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- 2.75 is the minimum GPA to be accepted without provision; applicants with a GPA lower than 2.75 may still be admitted provisionally, at the discretion of the program and the Graduate College
- Personal Statement of Goals/Objectives
- Complete the School of Music Graduate Studies Application form
- Submit your audition video.
Requirements for International Applicants
Along with the basic application requirements, international applicants also need:
- Proof of English proficiency
- A copy of the personal data page of your passport
- A completed UNI Financial Statement and Certification form
- Non-refundable application fee.
Fund Your Degree
Get the opportunity to learn and fund your degree through hands-on experiences, earning monetary awards or both! Visit one of the following pages to learn about graduate assistantships, scholarships or additional details on School of Music at University of Northern Iowa College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences.