The Graduate Experience

Master Your Music

The graduate programs in the College of Music & Performing Arts are designed to elevate your musical talents and advance your career. Our diverse offerings provide the perfect platform for your artistic journey. Join us and redefine your future in music.

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Hone Your Craft

Elevate your career at Belmont’s College of Music & Performing Arts. Offering diverse programs and unparalleled faculty mentorship, our students are honing their craft while enhancing their artistic journey. With robust performance and research opportunities, students graduate from our programs uniquely positioned to make an impact through the arts. Explore this webpage for more information on our programs and contact our graduate admissions coordinator, Angela Stenzel at angela.stenzel@belmont.edu with any questions.

Graduate Programs Faculty

The School of Music Difference:

Mentorship

All graduate students are assigned a faculty mentor to guide them through their studies, culminating projects and early steps into the professional world.

Apprenticeship

The Commercial Music program allows students the opportunity to partake in an apprenticeship with professionals in the industry.

Performance and Research

Over 400+ performances are held on campus each semester, providing numerous opportunities for graduate students to be on stage.

Fast Facts

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Program Structure

34-36 credit hour | Approximately 2 years to complete | * Exception: Music Teaching and the Music Education degree

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Application Deadline

Admission is offered on a rolling basis, but please be advised scholarships are awarded based on priority pre-screening and deadlines. You can find that information on our auditions page.

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Cost

All programs cost $1,595/credit hour, with the exception of the Music Education degree, which costs $1,095/credit hour.

Coming Up

October 5

Final audition day for Fall 2026 admission

School of Music Graduate Programs

Church Music

Master of Music

Commercial Music

Master of Music

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Composition

Master of Music

Multiple Woodwinds

Master of Music

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Music Education

Master of Music

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Instrumental Pedagogy

Master of Music

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Keyboard Pedagogy

Master of Music

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Vocal Pedagogy

Master of Music

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Music Teaching

Master of Music

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Vocal Performance

Master of Music

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Instrumental Performance

Master of Music

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Keyboard Performance

Master of Music

Angela Yoon

Assistant Professor

Vocal Pedagogy

"At Belmont, we aim to help current and aspiring educators and performers understand our instrument from various perspectives as well as equipping our students with practical tools that are gained through interdisciplinary and hands-on learning experiences."

Paige Padgett

MM Vocal Performance ‘25

“I have learned from some of the best in the performance business, and I could not be more grateful for every experience I have had here! The Bruin community is uplifting, compassionate and inspiring to be in. I absolutely love this program and all of my Belmont Opera family!”