Overview

Program Mission

The mission of the Music-in-Education (MIE) Concentration Program is to encourage New England Conservatory of Music students to pursue pedagogy, education, guided internships, and teaching to facilitate subsequent career opportunities with arts organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education.

Goals

Develop New England Conservatory of Music students’ awareness of their potential future roles as artist-teacher-scholars.
Provide flexible and individualized entry points into the field of education for NEC students for both traditional and non-traditional roles.
Support the development of personal pre-professional portfolios that aid MIE Concentration students in their professional careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music-in-Education

Music-in-Education Seminar

Music, Brain Development, and Learning

Music Theory

Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications for Spring (January) admission are accepted on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application, which will include submission of your prescreening recording (if required for your major or program)
All applicants must submit short essays (75-300 words each)
All applicants must submit an Artistic Resume into the online application.
unofficial transcripts
English proficiency documentation (if applicable),
All applicants must submit supporting letters of recommendation. NEC does not use a specific recommendation form; instead, recommenders should compose an original statement on the applicant's behalf.
application fee of $115.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61561 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61561 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

61561 USD / year

≈ 61561 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Program Mission

Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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