Graduate Studies

Students wishing to learn more about the Graduate Music Composition Degree can reach out to a.rindfleisch@csuohio.edu. 

Students intending to apply for the Master of Music in Composition will have to submit a portfolio of works which will be reviewed by the composition faculty.

Students will complete a total of 30 credit hours which include history, research, and pedagogy courses as well as a composition forum, production courses, recital, and thesis courses.

The music composition resource center provides students with the tools they need to succeed in their degree path including computers with notation software, unlimited access to binding machines and photocopiers to create professional scores, and a separate laboratory fitted with 15 iMac midi stations for students to use. 

Students seeking a Master of Music in Vocal Performance will take 35 credits including courses in history, diction, pedagogy, and research, as well as recitals, ensembles, lessons, and more. Those seeking more information should reach out to the area coordinator, Dominic Aragon, at r.aragon@csuohio.edu. 

Students seeking a Master of Music in Keyboard Performance will take 30 credits including courses in history,  pedagogy, and research, as well as recitals, ensembles, lessons, collaborative piano, and more. Those seeking more information should reach out to the area coordinator, Angelin Chang, at a.chang75@csuohio.edu. 

Students seeking a Master of Music in Instrumental Performance will take 30 credits including courses in history, pedagogy, and research, as well as recitals, ensembles, lessons, and more. Those seeking more information should reach out to the area coordinator, Birch Browning, at b.browning@csuohio.edu. 

Students seeking a Master of Music in String Performance will take 30 credits including courses in history, pedagogy, and research, as well as recitals, ensembles, lessons, and more. Those seeking more information should reach out to the administrative coordinator, Valerie Mathis, at v.mathis@csuohio.edu. 

Students seeking a Master of Music in Percussion Performance will take 30 credits including courses in history, pedagogy, and research, as well as recitals, ensembles, lessons, and more. Those seeking more information should consult the percussion website or reach out to the area coordinator, Katalin La Favre at k.lafavre@csuohio.edu. 

Students wishing to learn more about the program can reach out to the interim coordinator of music education is Trevor Marcho, who can be reached at t.marcho@csuohio.edu. 

Students seeking entry into the Master of Music in Music Education program will need to provide two letters of recommendation from supervisory personnel who can attest to their teaching capabilities. 

Students seeking a Master of Music in Music Education will take 30 credits including courses in history, pedagogy, and research, as well as seminar, research projects, thesis courses and more. Those seeking more information should reach out to the interim coordinator, Trevor Marcho, at t.marcho@csuohio.edu.