Summers Only Enrollment
TRANSFORM YOUR PASSION
REDEFINE YOUR CHORAL ARTISTRY
EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE
Texas State University offers a flexible summer-based Master of Music in Music Education (Choral) and Master of Music in Choral Conducting, designed specifically for practicing teachers/conductors/choral artists.
Advantages of Our Summer Programs
- Complete your degree over three summers.
- The first summer term can be completed either on-campus or synchronously online. On-campus engagement required for the second summer term only.
- Learn from renowned faculty in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Enhance your skills in conducting, pedagogy, and research—all while teaching full-time.
MASTER OF MUSIC - CHORAL CONDUCTING
SUMMERS ONLY ENROLLMENT
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2025
Degree description and requirements
Designed for conductors looking to take their artistry to the next level, this program focuses on score study, rehearsal techniques, and performance practice.
Projected Plan for Courses
Year A:
Summer term 1: 2025 Dates: May 27–June 27
Music History
Choral Literature II (MU 5372)
Summer Term 2: (On-Campus Residency Required): 2025 Dates: Jun 30–July 19
Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques (MU 5353)
Applied Conducting (MUSP 5227)
Ensemble (MUSE 5140)
Year B
Summer Term 1:
Intro to Grad Study (MU 5373)
Choral Literature III (MU 5373)
Summer Term 2: (On-Campus Residency Required):
Vocal Music Education Methods (MU 5323)
Applied Conducting (MUSP 5227)
Ensemble (MUSE 5140)
Year C:
Summer Term 1:
Musical Styles (MU 5350)
Choral Literature IV (MU 5374)
Summer Term 2: (On-Campus Residency Required):
Choral Literature I (MU 5371)
Applied Conducting (MUSP 5227)
Graduate Recital (MUSP 5101)
📧 Questions? Contact Dr. Joey M. Martin, Director of Choral Activities
MASTER OF MUSIC - MUSIC EDUCATION (CHORAL)
SUMMERS ONLY ENROLLMENT
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2025
Degree description and requirements
This track is perfect for music educators looking to refine their teaching techniques, choral pedagogy, and apply current topics in music education research.
Projected Plan for Courses
Year A:
Summer Term 1: 2025 Dates: May 27–June 27
Research in Music Education (MU 5325)
Music History
Summer Term 2: (On-campus residency required): 2025 Dates: June 30 - July 19
Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques (MU 5353)
Applied Conducting (MUSP 5227)
Ensemble (MUSE 5140)
Year B:
Summer Term 1:
Foundations of Music Education (MU 5328)
Elective
Summer Term 2: (On-Campus Residency Required):
Vocal Music Education Methods (MU 5323)
Psychology of Music (MU 5329)
Year C:
Summer Term 1:
Musical Styles (MU 5350)
Inclusive Excellence in the Music Classroom (MU 5381)
Summer Term 2: (On-Campus Residency Required):
Exploring 21st-Century Music Education (MU 5135)
Capstone (MU 5235)
Choral Literature 1 (MU 5371)
📧 Questions? Contact Dr. Thomas Rinn, Director of Choral Music Education