Master of Music in Music Education (Summer Program)

Please Note:  This degree is offered in summer sessions only.  All though we do offer some MM Music Education courses in the Fall and Spring semesters, it is impossible to complete this degree in Fall and Spring semesters exclusively.  A significant majority of the required coursework is only offered in the Summer sessions.  We encourage students who were considering entering this degree in a Fall or Spring semester, to contact us to discuss options.

To be admissible to the Master of Music degree program in Music Education on regular status, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in music education from a recognized educational institution, or have completed the courses in music education that are required for the Bachelor of Music degree in music education at Michigan State University or their equivalents.

University and Music Supplemental Applications

When you create your account, you will be asked to select an application type. You will be creating two applications; a Graduate Application and also the College of Music Supplemental Application. Both are due Dec 1. Current MSU Music Graduate students seeking to change/add a program are required to submit both applications and pay all appropriate application fees.

NOTE: Please take care when selecting your degree, major and starting term on the application. You must select the summer’s only program and an entering term also for summer.

Transcripts

Prior to Dec 1, we allow applicants to upload unofficial copies of all their post-secondary transcripts and diplomas. Admitted students must submit official copies directly from their schools in order to matriculate. For transcripts from schools within the United States and Canada, we prefer electronic delivery from your school’s service, if available. If not, or for schools outside the U.S. or Canada, transcripts and diplomas must be mailed by the institution directly to the College of Music at the address below.

College of Music – Office of Admissions
Michigan State University
333 W Circle Dr, rm 149
East Lansing, MI 48824

Curriculum Vitae

To be considered for a fellowship or teaching assistantship, please provide a curriculum vitae that includes all relevant education and professional experience including:

• Group teaching experience (where, when, how long, what classes, how many, etc.)
• Private teaching experiences (where, when, how long, ages of students)
• Previous experience as a graduate assistant

Personal Statement

In your personal statement please describe your educational and musical background, goals and objectives, and future career plans. Please feel free to include any information that you feel would be helpful to the College of Music in making our admission decision. Limit your statement to 300-500 words.

Letters of Recommendation

Request letters of recommendation from three individuals familiar with your abilities in this field.  IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Only the Graduate Application requests letters of recommendations.  The College of Music Supplemental Application intentionally does not.  The letters received on the Graduate Application will be copied to the College of Music Application automatically.

New Directions Scholarship Application.

If you wish to be considered for the New Directions scholarship, please submit a video example of your teaching (not to exceed 15 minutes).  Deadline is December 1.  Applications will be accepted after December 1st for admissions consideration only.  After submitting the College of Music Supplemental application, you will have access to the Digital Portfolio.  Upload your media and there.  You must submit the Music Supplement first, and then upload.