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- Master of Music in Composition
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- Master of Music in Conducting (Orchestral)
- Master of Music in Conducting (Wind)
- Master of Music in Jazz
- Master of Arts in Musicology
- Master of Music in Music Education (Summer Program)
- Master of Music in Music Theory
- Master of Music in Performance
- Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctoral Admissions
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestra Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting
- Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Graduate Certificate for Enrolled Music Students
- Admissions Process for Enrolled Students
- Auditions
- After Acceptance
- Visiting Our Campus
- Admissions Events
- Contact Admissions
- FAQs
WELCOME
TO MSU
- Welcome
- Explore Music
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Master’s Admissions
- Programs & Degrees
- Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
- Master of Music in Composition
- Master of Music in Conducting (Choral)
- Master of Music in Conducting (Orchestral)
- Master of Music in Conducting (Wind)
- Master of Music in Jazz
- Master of Arts in Musicology
- Master of Music in Music Education (Summer Program)
- Master of Music in Music Theory
- Master of Music in Performance
- Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctoral Admissions
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestra Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting
- Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Graduate Certificate for Enrolled Music Students
- Admissions Process for Enrolled Students
- Auditions
- After Acceptance
- Visiting Our Campus
- Admissions Events
- Contact Admissions
- FAQs
Welcome
Here at Michigan State University’s College of Music, we believe in giving musicians the room they need to grow and the inspiration they seek to realize their unique potential.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: The Dec 1 application deadline has passed and most of our programs are no longer accepting applications. Please contact the College of Music Admissions Office to inquire if applications are still open for your desired program.
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The Application Process:
MSU also accepts the Common and Coalition Applications.
Do not wait to receive a decision from your MSU application. Both applicants are done simultaneously.
On-campus audition options require advance notice for proper review of your application.
Not everyone’s timeline will be the same. Some applicants will receive the academic admissions decision prior to their audition, others will be after.
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