The Master of Arts in Band Studies is a 30 credit hour degree program delivered through a concentrated summer residency in Texas, paired with on-line course delivery through SHSU Online, completed over three summers. The program includes interaction with prominent conductors, performers, teachers, and clinicians. It focuses on applicable skills for band directors in a summer-only program, combining an intense study of rehearsal techniques, pedagogy and sequential teaching methodology, score analysis and literature for band.
Learn more about the band studies program.
Program Breakdown
| Category | Degree Summary |
|---|---|
| Catalog Entry | Master of Arts (MA) |
| Length | 30 Credit Hours |
| Enrollment | Summer |
| Costs | Rates Per Semester |
| Admission Requirements | Application Materials |
Application Deadlines
- Summer: April 15
Please note that application deadlines will occasionally change. Please contact your academic advisor (listed in the contact section) for confirmation on application deadlines.
Contact Info
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Office of Admissions
- Graduate Admissions Website
- 936.294.1971
- graduate@shsu.edu
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Graduate Advisor
- Deborah Popham, DMA
- 936.294.1393
- dlp037@shsu.edu
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Program Director
- Dr. Matthew McInturf
- 936.294.1361
- mcinturf@shsu.edu