The School of Music provides an integrated program of undergraduate & graduate education, promoting the highest levels of professional, creative, & scholarly development while challenging students to achieve their greatest potential; cultivating an environment that inspires creativity, stimulates intellectual curiosity, & fosters critical thinking; & serves the university community, public, & the profession through performance, composition, scholarship, music education, outreach, & engagement.

MAster of Arts in music is designed for students ready for a lifetime of professional service in the area of music. MAster of Music is designed for students ready to advance their knowledge and experience in the areas of music education, music ministry, performance or conducting. Both master s programs combine classroom studies, in the field experience, and academic research; and will prepare students to become professional musicians.