Applied Music

Towson University

United States of America, Towson

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 50,400 / Year

Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

Applied Music

About

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
https://www.towson.edu/cofac/departments/music/programs/applied-music-certificate/

Concentrations: Music Performance, Music Composition, Conducting

Program Director: Dr. Eva Mengelkoch
Phone: 410-704-2827
Email: [email protected]

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Music (performance, composition and conducting) is a degree program that provides concentrated study for students with a bachelor's degree in music. The Certificate program includes 9 units of required course work and 3 units of electives. The units earned in the PBC may be applied to the Master of Music degree.

The learning outcomes for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Music differ by concentration. These outcomes are demonstrated in MUSC 699, the Post Baccalaureate Certificate Recital.

Outcome 1:

Performance Concentration (Sound Production, Rhythm and Ensemble)

Composition Concentration (Compositional treatment of voices/ instruments, Maturity of compositional language; Compositional development of musical ideas; Performer selection and preparation)

Conducting Concentration (Sound Production, Rhythm and Ensemble)

Outcome 2:

Performance Concentration (Technique)

Composition Concentration (Quality of demonstrated rehearsal techniques and management; Quality of attained intonation, musicality, ensemble precision; Quality of Stage presence and overall presentation)

Conducting Concentration (Technique)

Outcome 3:

Performance Concentration (Musicianship and Interpretation, Stage Presence and Overall Presentation, Other Discipline Specific Performance Values)

Composition Concentration (Compositional clarity and coherence in music, Evident awareness of contemporary context for work, Quality of program notes/verbal address)

Conducting Concentration (Musicianship and Interpretation, Stage Presence and Overall Presentation, Other Discipline Specific Performance Values)

Disciplines

College of Fine Arts & Communication

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Send your transcript.

This applies to regionally accredited degrees earned within the United States.

Degree-seeking applicants must submit one official transcript from each college or university they attended. Non-degree applicants must submit one official transcript from the institution where they earned their highest degree.

Official transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution electronically, using a transcript encryption service via email to [email protected], OR by mail, sealed and stamped by the issuing institution to: Towson University, Graduate Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252.

Transcripts submitted by the student are not considered official.

Pre-degree students must make sure their transcript includes all grades from the first semester of their senior year.

Submit email addresses for letters of recommendation.

Some programs require letters of recommendation as part of the application process. If the program for which you are applying requires letters of recommendation, you must enter the email address of each recommender in order to successfully submit your application. An email will be sent directly to your references asking them to complete an online recommendation.

Additional requirements for international applicants.

International students are required to be enrolled full-time in graduate degree programs at Towson University. Review the list of graduate programs that meet F1/JI requirements. In addition, international applicants may be required to provide proof of English-language proficiency and a course-by-course credential evaluation.

Note: Students who have completed a degree in the U.S. will qualify for English Proficiency without submitting additional test scores.

English Requirements

PTEMin 57
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

Application Fee 45

How to Apply

Complete your application and submit the application fee.

A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.

Applied Music

Towson University

United States of America, Towson

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