Master of Band Studies at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University offers the Master of Band Studies as a full-time degree delivered online at its main campus in Huntsville , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for band studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.

About Master of Band Studies

The Master of Arts in Band Studies is a 30 credit hour degree program delivered through a concentrated summer residency in Texas, paired with on-line course delivery through SHSU Online, completed over three summers. The program includes interaction with prominent conductors, performers, teachers, and clinicians. It focuses on applicable skills for band directors in a summer-only program, combining an intense study of rehearsal techniques, pedagogy and sequential teaching methodology, score analysis and literature for band.

Learn more about the band studies program.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Band Studies at Sam Houston State University

Entry Requirements

Transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

Application Fee 90

How to Apply

Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
Create your SHSU Self Service Center account and upload additional application materials.
See your program of study for specific submission deadlines.
Provide a transcript evaluation of your baccalaureate degree if it is conferred outside of the U.S.

This evaluation must be provided by a NACES accredited evaluator. SHSU only requires a summary report showing your degree converted into U.S. equivalents to verify that hours attended, and overall GPA meet admission standards.

NACES accredited evaluators include SDR in Houston and WES. Additional NACES evaluators can be found at www.naces.org/members.
Submit an English proficiency test score
- Students who completed undergraduate or previous degree coursework at a university where English was the language of instruction, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, may be eligible for a english proficiency waiver.

Master of Band Studies at Sam Houston State University

Sam Houston State University

United States of America, Huntsville