Music (MM)

What is A Music (MM) Degree?

The study of Music involves learning the nitty-gritty about the structure of music, how the notes are put together in artistic and creative ways, how instruments and voices blend to create various sounds and emotions, how to perform using various musical instruments, and how music varies around the world.  The majority of music majors spend a big portion of their study on improving their own performance skills as a singer or musician.  This usually culminates with a third or fourth-year recital in which the student performs for an audience.  Some students specialize in areas such as conducting or composing or developing a ministry program for a religious group.  Some even learn to create music using computers.

The MM degree in Music is designed for students who want to achieve more depth and proficiency in their music skills while possibly specializing in the teaching of music, community engagement, advanced music performance or other areas.  It’s important that you choose carefully the school of music for this level of education to be certain that the emphasis of the instruction is what you’re looking for.  In the performance area, you’ll want to find faculty who can help guide you to the elite ensembles, orchestras, or opera companies that can meet your performance goals. Many schools that offer the MM degree require you to have a BM degree before applying.