Explore our Master's and Doctoral degree programs

A graduate degree from the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music is your passport to the professional world and continuing advanced education. Comprehensive and intensive, our degree programs offer the right mix of academic training and applied experience.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

Master of Music (M.M.)

Conducting

Music Education (Online only)

Performance

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Composition

Ethnomusicology

Theory

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Music Education

Music Theory-Composition

Financing Your Graduate Study

The Hugh A. Glauser School of Music offers Graduate Assistantships in: 

• Performance
• Conducting
• Ethnomusicology 
• Graduate string quartet
• Music education
• Theory/Composition

Students interested in a graduate assistantship must indicate their interest on the University Graduate Studies application

Learn more about our Graduate Assistantships

Apply for Admission to Kent State University!

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Who Needs to Audition?

• Master of Music degree applicants in Performance (vocal or instrumental) and Conducting must audition in their major performing medium. 
• The audition music should demonstrate ability on the level of the Bachelor of Music in Performance Senior Recital.

How to Audition

• View the audition requirements for your performance medium.
• Complete the School of Music Audition Application to schedule your audition.
• For students residing an inconvenient distance from Kent, an audition recording (video) may be uploaded or URL's to video provided on the Graduate Studies Application. Please also fill out our Audition Application and indicate you wish to submit a recorded audition. 

Click here for Audition Requirements and more information