Texas Woman's University

Programme overview

The Master of Music in Performance at Texas Woman's University is a small-class graduate programme that emphasizes highly individualised instruction in instrumental, piano or vocal performance. Students work with faculty who are active performers, master teachers, clinicians and adjudicators and participate in a range of ensemble opportunities while preparing for professional performance or studio teaching careers.

What you'll study

Coursework centers on private lessons and performance-related training within a supportive environment. The programme offers access to instrumental and vocal ensembles in addition to one-on-one instruction from performance faculty. The site references a degree plan and course rotation for the programme.

Entry requirements

The public information notes an application and audition process for admission; detailed requirements are available through the programme's Apply and Audition resources. Prospective students can submit an Information Request Form or contact programme faculty for specifics.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for studio teaching or careers as instrumental, piano or vocal performers. The programme's practical focus and faculty mentorship support preparation for professional performance, teaching in private studios, and participation in ensemble work.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Although the page does not list funding specifics, performance programmes commonly offer opportunities such as assistantships, performance-related scholarships or departmental awards; applicants should ask the programme contact about available graduate funding and audition-based support.

Programme contacts: Danielle Woolery, DMA (Instrumental Performance); Richard Shuster, DMA (Piano Performance); Jeffrey Tarr (Vocal Performance).