Overview

In the School of Music at Shepherd University, the  mission is  to  empower  student growth creatively, artistically, and professionally  in order to  develop versatile musicians, innovative  practitioners,  critical thinkers, and leaders who engage communities. 

Key Facts

Achieve  this  through a highly personalized and student-centered approach  that provides a  diverse  range  of musical  and educational  experiences. The goals are:

To prepare students for careers in music;

To foster student inquiry and  self-discovery;

To  cultivate  music  making  that generates  powerful and transformative  artistic  experiences;

To  build community and  engage  communities;

To develop  a holistic understanding of musical experience  in a global context;

To  promote the vision and reach  of the College of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the university  through  artistic activity.

Accreditation

Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Composition

Orchestration/Arranging

Music Theory

Aural Skills

Woodwind Techniques

Brass Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shepherdstown, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your SAT/ACT scores. While Shepherd is test optional, we encourage students to provide test scores to determine placement for English, math, and economics courses.
Submit a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation (optional). Personal statements can be typed directly into the application, emailed, or mailed.
Submit an official high school transcript or GED/TASC/HiSET scores to the Office of Admissions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19994 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19994 USD / year

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In-State

9398 USD / year

≈ 9398 USD / year

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Overview

Key Facts

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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