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Master of Music with Emphasis in Theory

Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus

USA,Arizona

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 31,638/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 65 FREE

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, Arizona

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1899

Total Students: 29,569 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

S San Francisco St, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, United States

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Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Music with Emphasis in Theory

Program Overview

Theory Emphasis
Students develop skills in music theory that prepare them for further study of music theory at the doctoral level.

Develop music research and writing skills (including the ability to locate, assess, and synthesize a wide range of research materials related to music), compile a comprehensive bibliography of existing research in the field, and write effective expository prose on music and related topics.
Acquire advanced skills for analyzing traditional tonal music, including the ability to create Schenkerian graphs of musical excerpts and pieces.
Learn advanced methodologies for analyzing post-tonal music, including pitch-class set theory and twelve-tone theory.
Increase analytical writing skills, including the ability to formulate an original interpretation of a musical work, elucidate this interpretation in prose, supported by detailed musical observations, and in relation to existing secondary literature.
Produce a master’s thesis displaying research of a caliber that could be presented at a regional music theory conference. This thesis will:
Present an original, sustained, and coherent argument.
Involve detailed musical analysis of the work of a particular composer or a specific repertoire of musical works.
Summarize, respond to, and/or build upon the prior secondary analytical literature on that composer or repertoire.
Employ a methodology that is more detailed, specific, and/or advanced than the approaches taught at the level of the basic undergraduate music theory course sequence.
Be orally defended by the student in front of a defense committee.
Acquire knowledge of music theory pedagogy, including diverse techniques and strategies for teaching musical fundamentals, tonal harmony, and ear-training at the high school and college levels.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open
may 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 65 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,638 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus

CAD 17,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

The International Excellence Award was established to provide opportunities for high__achieving underrepresented international students to attend NAU. It is a merit__based tuition waiver for first time undergraduate and graduate degree__seeking international students admitted directly into a university degree program on the Flagstaff campus. Award amount varies.

International student scholarships

Eligibility and application information
The Center for International Education (CIE) offers several scholarships for international students. More details regarding CIE scholarships, as well as additional NAU scholarships and outside resources can be found below.

International Excellence Award
The International Excellence Award was established to provide opportunities for high-achieving underrepresented international students to attend NAU. It is a merit-based tuition waiver for first time F-1 undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking international students admitted directly into a university degree program on the Flagstaff campus. Students who meet the criteria are automatically considered once they submit a complete application for admission. This scholarship is awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.

To be eligible for this award, you must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below. Awards are highly competitive and eligibility does not guarantee an award. Other factors may be taken into consideration.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.