Master of Music Education, M.M.E
The Master of Music Education degree is designed to stress the development of advanced knowledge of broad-based principles and practices in music and music education for application in the public or private school, private studio, or higher education setting. A minimum of 34 semester hours of course work is required to complete the degree, with the hours distributed according to the area of concentration. The required courses for Virginia Department of Education educator licensure are not included with this degree.
Not sure which Concentration to choose below?
No problem. Students may begin specific work on a Concentration right away. However, a Concentration does not have to be declared to be accepted to the MME program until 12 credits have been completed toward the degree.
Concentrations
* All concentrations are comprised of 34 credit hours
- Research Concentration
- Applied Studies Concentration
- Pedagogy Concentration
Graduate Certificate in Music Performance
12 credit hours
The is designed to strengthen the performance skills of musicians and music educators. Students will gain knowledge advanced applied music (i.e., individual graduate level applied performance level lessons) and music pedagogy specific to their musical area of study. Certificate completers will be trained and able to provide a high level of performance and perform music at the levels expected of the professional musician. See the admission information page for additional details.
Program Requirements
Total Number of Credit Hours: 12 credits
Required Core Courses: 6 credit hours
MUSA 651 Advanced Applied Music (3 credits)
MUSA 652 Advanced Applied Music (3 credits)
Restricted Electives: 6 credits
MUSC 614 Workshop in Instrumental Music (1 credit)
MUSC 615 Workshop in Vocal Music (1 credit)
MUSC 680 Ensemble (1 credit)
MUSC 692 Portfolio (3 credits)
MUSC 695 Topics in Music (1-3 credits)
MUSC 696 Topics in Music (1-3 credits)
MUSC 697 Independent Study in Music (1-3 credits)
Additional courses are available upon advising. Contact Graduate Program Director Dr. Douglas T. Owens for additional information.
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra provides professional development for early-career, underrepresented orchestral musicians. The VSO Fellows enroll in the 12-credit 惇蹋圖 Graduate Certificate in Music Performance and receive additional instruction from Diehn School of Music graduate faculty. See the for details, application, and audition information.
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Graduate Student Highlights
惇蹋圖 Master of Music Education graduate Serita Griffin presenting her research poster, "the Influence of Elementary Music on Students".
惇蹋圖 Master of Music Education graduates, spring 2015.
Cast of "The Medium", by Gian Carlo Menotti, presented by 惇蹋圖 Opera. Dr. Brian Nedvin, Director.
惇蹋圖 Jazz Orchestra, Dr. Douglas T. Owens, Director
惇蹋圖 Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Paul S. Kim, Conductor, at the 惇蹋圖 Music and Dance Showcase, 4/24/15
惇蹋圖 Master of Music Education graduate Serita Griffin presenting her research poster, "the Influence of Elementary Music on Students".
惇蹋圖 Master of Music Education graduates, spring 2015.
Cast of "The Medium", by Gian Carlo Menotti, presented by 惇蹋圖 Opera. Dr. Brian Nedvin, Director.
惇蹋圖 Jazz Orchestra, Dr. Douglas T. Owens, Director
惇蹋圖 Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Paul S. Kim, Conductor, at the 惇蹋圖 Music and Dance Showcase, 4/24/15