MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND THEORY
You can find music performance and theory degrees online, as well as certificates and other courses. Here are some careers these degrees may lead to:
- Composer
- Musician
- Musical director
- Professor
- Accompanist
- Songwriter
- Vocalist
Bachelor of Music Theory
Charter Oak State College
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The Bachelor degree in Music Theory is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Music Theory.
Online courses for the Music Theory degree at Charter Oak State College are $165 for a CT resident, and just $235 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,720 for residents and $3,760 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).
There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $185 graduation fee.
Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Liberty University
$9,700.00 Request Information
Liberty University’s® Master of Arts in Worship Studies program is designed to equip worship leaders to better serve the church as skilled, passionate leaders of worship, equipped to fit the needs of today’s post-modern culture. This specialized program allows students to study and practice context-specific Biblical and theological competencies in worship and worship theories practical to the local church. Students will receive comprehensive training in qualitative and quantitative research methods, developing knowledge and expertise to function in a variety of worship cultures and contexts within the evangelical community.
Courses are taught by today’s top Christian leaders in worship music, song writing, and arranging. Instructors include Al Denson (worship leader/CCM artist/songwriter), Rick Muchow (worship pastor, Saddleback Community Church), Todd Bell (worship pastor/producer, Prestonwood Baptist Church), and Mark Harris (worship leader/song writer/band member of 4Him).
The online MA in Worship Studies from Liberty University is a 36 credit hour program offered in two convenient formats: Resident (on campus) or Blended (which combines online learning with campus residency options). Tuition is $250 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, a one time $50 MA Counseling Assessment fee, and a $50 application fee.
Accreditation Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
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Masters in Music Education
Boston University School of Music
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Boston University makes it possible for working music educators to earn their Master's in Music Education online. In 1967, the School of Music co-sponsored the Tanglewood Symposium which was influential in changing American music education. It's students both on-campus and online benefit from this rich heritage by a proven music education curriculum connected to musicology and music history that has produced great music educators. We are now introducing this time-honored program to students around the world. Boston University has been offering music education since 1872 with a long history of alumni that have gone on to do some remarkable things. There degree programs are highly recommended for interested students.
You have will have the opportunity to explore these subjects.
- Brass and Percussion
- Conducting
- Keyboard
- Historical Performance
- Music Education
- Musicology
- Strings, Harp, and Guitar
- Woodwinds
- Theory and Composition
- Voice and Opera
A range of financial assistance programs from government and private institutions are available to help you afford your educational goals. The school participates in Federal Title IV funding such as Stafford guaranteed student loans. In addition, University Enrollment Advisors can provide information that will help you research available scholarships.
Accreditation Agency: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
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