Overview

At Music from San Francisco Conservatory of Music by combining academic study, one-on-one instruction, and performance opportunities with a jump-start in real-world professional experience, this four-year program immerses you in what it means to be a successful musician—and person—in the 21st century.

Graduates with Music from Texas Southern University (TSU) will:

Produce music based on given parameters. These may include a fully- or partially-notated score, a set of performance instructions, or the details of a composition assignment. (Artist, Individual)Perform a musical work with the applicable stylistic and expressive qualities, as understood through common practice and historical research. This includes a commitment to personal artistry and finding one’s creative and interpretive voice. (Artist, Individual)

Analyze and competently discuss a wide range of musical works, including their historical and cultural context, and the elements of music theory that constitute the works’ particular character. (Artist, Intellectual)

Employ a range of skills to meet the demands of a professional career. This includes being able to recognize the requirements of their chosen field, design or locate resources and employ them effectively, practice self-care, demonstrate appropriate etiquette and communication, and produce the requisite materials of a qualified candidate. (Professional, Individual)

Synthesize ideas and experiences from across the curriculum and transfer learning to new and complex situations within and beyond campus. (Artist, Intellectual, Professional, Individual)

Express information and ideas using the written word across multiple platforms and genres. This includes audience awareness, the ability to present and successfully defend an original thesis, and a mastery of spelling and grammatical conventions. (Artist, Intellectual, Professional, Individual)

Effectively present ideas and information to an audience using spoken language, by utilizing visual aids, body language, intonation, and other non-verbal elements. (Artist, Intellectual, Professional, Individual)

Identify a need for information and to be able to locate, evaluate, and utilize sources for that information legally and ethically. (Intellectual, Professional, Individual)

Use logic and visual representations of data to analyze and interpret problems in everyday life situations. (Intellectual, Professional)

Evaluate and generate arguments and ideas with an open mind, using clear, evidence-based reasoning to explore all sides of an issue and form a considered opinion. (Intellectual, Individual)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technology and Applied Composition

Roots, Jazz, and American Music

Woodwinds

Strings

Percussion

Keyboard

Guitar

Composition

Brass

Voice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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

Application Fee

Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

Short Essays and Writing Samples

Auditions

Diploma from accredited high school, GED, CHSPE, or transcript (if home-schooled)

3 years of English

Official SAT or ACT scores to support transcripts. The Conservatory's school code for SAT is 4744; the code for the ACT is 0403. We will accept scores as official if they are listed on the student's official school transcript.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

54400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54400 USD per year during 48 months.
National

54400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54400 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

54400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 54400 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Francisco

2206 - 4119 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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