Overview

The Music degree at College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University educates music majors in the university setting through concentrations in Liturgical Music, Music Composition, Music Studies, and Performance, as well as, professional programs in Choral and Instrumental Music Education. Music majors should attain an understanding of the historical, theoretical, pedagogical and cultural principles which have contributed to the art music tradition, as well as competence in performance.

Learning Outcomes

Applied music students will be able to satisfactorily perform a composition at their own individual technical levels.
Student ensembles will satisfactorily perform music at levels appropriate to the ensembles’ course descriptions.
Students, particularly through the music theory curriculum, will understand and apply the musical elements of melody, harmony, and rhythm as evidenced in an evolving historical context.
Students, particularly through courses in music history and literature (including Music History for majors, and music appreciation courses for minors and non-majors), learn to understand music in various traditions.
Students, particularly in the techniques and pedagogy courses, will understand strategies for conducting, teaching and performing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory and Skills
Music
Classical Music Tradition: Music in Europe
Music in Film, TV, and Gaming
Gender Identity and Sexuality in Music
Jazz History and Traditions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official Academic Records/Transcripts

English Proficiency Assessment (TOEFL, IELTS, DET, or PTE Academic)

Financial Information

Teacher Evaluation

Writing Sample/Essay

SAT or ACT Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

57698 USD / year

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Out-of-State

57698 USD / year

≈ 57698 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

57698 USD / year

≈ 57698 USD / year

Additional Details

Saint John’s University: $57760/ year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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