The M.M. degree is a 32-semester hour program consisting of 13 semester hours of core requirements plus 19 semester hours taken within one of three specializations: music education, music performance or individualized study.
The Performer’s Certificate is a 24-semester hour program that enables advanced students to focus on mastery of their chosen field through private instruction, performance experience and research related to performance.
Check departmental information for any additional requirements.
View student learning outcomes for this degree.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Degree(s) Offered:
Area(s) of Emphasis:
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Additional Application Requirements
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
Applications completed after the relevant date below will be moved to consideration for the next available semester or term.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | March 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | |
| Summer | June 1 |
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School of Music
Program website
music@niu.edu
815-753-1551
Director of Graduate Studies and Application Contact
Professor James Brown
jbrown35@niu.edu
815-753-7975