Overview

Key features

The University of Utah’s music degree has a variety of emphasis areas for students to choose from:

Classical Guitar Performance

Instrumental Performance

Jazz Composition

Jazz Performance

Music Composition

Music Education: Choral

Music Education: Instrumental

Music History & Literature

Music Theory

Organ Performance

Piano Pedagogy

Piano Performance

Vocal Performance

Prior to admission to the program, all students must audition on their major instrument or voice. Once admitted, you will take a variety of theoretical and practical courses: the music curriculum consists of courses in music theory, conducting, music history, large ensemble performance, chamber ensemble performance, keyboard, and private lessons. Through a combination of academic coursework, technical instruction, and hands-on training, students will graduate prepared to enter exciting careers in music and music instruction.

The Student Experience

An excellent resource available to all music students is the McKay Music Library, which holds recordings, software, and scores and sheet music you can use as aids in your studies. If you want to get involved and meet fellow peers, consider joining the Student Advisory Committee or the Music Society. The U also has several performance ensembles you can join: groups include band, choir, jazz, opera, orchestra, and small ensemble. For a chance to network and gain career skills, attend an ArtsForce workshop or event.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, students are full-fledged musicians and can pursue work in a variety of fields and areas. If you chose instrument or vocal performance as your emphasis track, become a full-time performer either solo or as part of an ensemble. Students who studied composition may choose to create, perform, and sell their own musical ideas, while musical education majors can teach in elementary schools, secondary schools, or offer private lessons. Students who wish to continue their studies at the graduate level can find work as professors, administrators, music therapists, or advisors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concert Attendance

Musicianship

Conducting

Twentieth-Century Techniques

Form and Analysis

Music History: ca. 750 to Mid 18th Century

Music History: Mid 18th Century to Late 19th Century

Music History: Late 19th Century to Present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32520 USD / year

≈ 32520 USD / year
Out-of-State

31748 USD / year

≈ 31748 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10004 USD / year

≈ 10004 USD / year

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

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Overview

Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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