M.A. in Popular Music Pedagogy (Online)

Go to our online application.

Upload the following required documents in the upload section:

• Unofficial Transcript: Submit a copy of your transcript from all academic institutions attended.
• Résumé: Submit your most recent résumé that appropriately illustrates your professional experience.
• Personal Statement: Submit a one-page personal statement addressing your interest in the program concerning your professional background and career aspirations.
• Language Proficiency: International students who do not hold an undergraduate U.S. degree must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. For more information, please see the Student Handbook
   

Email electronic transcripts to etranscripts@miami.edu.

or

Mail physical transcripts to:
Attn: UOnline Enrollment
PO Box 248272
Coral Gables, FL. 33146 - 2991

Please note: All graduate applicants who have attended a college or university outside the United States must submit official transcripts and diplomas (if available) from all colleges and universities attended to one of the three approved evaluation services (See International Students below).

Enter the names and contact information for two  (2) people who can comment on your professional ability in the online application. Your references automatically receive an email to fill out your recommendation online. You can then track the status of each recommendation in the system. Recommendations must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admissions.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a music, artistic, or education related field. Alternatively, applicants may have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in another discipline, along with documented experience with vocal or instrumental performance/teaching.

7. Multimedia Portfolio Submission

Select and submit materials from one of the three categories listed below that you believe best captures and represents your unique talents and contributions to the field of music:

(1) Performance-based Submission

• Video or Audio Sample:
  • Perform two selections (original or covers) from a genre that best shows your musicality (classical, jazz, pop, rock, R&B, folk, gospel, country, hip-hop, etc.). You are invited to demonstrate aptitude on multiple instruments if you have that ability. Each media submission must be submitted as separate files.

(2) Original Composition/Production/Arrangement Submission

• Video or Audio Sample:
  • Submit two recordings featuring your compositions, songs, arrangements, or productions. Each media submission must be submitted as separate files.
• Additional Documentation:
  • Accompany your submissions with any relevant scores, lead sheets, lyrics, descriptions of your process or supporting documentation to provide a complete view of your musical craftsmanship.
  • If your works were co-written or co-produced, you must specify what portion(s) you contributed to.

(3) Music Teaching Submission

• Sample: 
  • Submit materials that best illustrate your teaching methods. This could be a video showcasing you leading and/or presenting a music-related lesson with your personally developed teaching resources; a presentation that showcases your instructional design skills (e.g., PowerPoint, a website); a recorded music-related educational podcast; and/or other innovative instructional content that demonstrates your teaching skills.
• Music field experience Summary: 
  • Accompany your teaching evidence with a one-page document (in Word or PDF format) summarizing your musical, educational, or music industry experience. This narrative should provide context about your background in the field of music and education.

You will receive specific instructions from your online enrollment specialist, on where and how to upload/submit your portfolio.

8. Demonstrate Basic Music Theory Knowledge:

After your acceptance into the degree program and before your first semester begins, you will be required to complete a theory assessment. This assessment will be administered and completed inside the Student Readiness Orientation (SRO) course. If you do not pass the assessment you will be required to complete a Music Theory Fundamentals course prior to enrolling in MDE 709: Popular Music Theory Pedagogy.

Please note: the Frost School Graduate Theory Entrance Exam for on-campus students is not required as part of this degree program.