Master of Arts in Band Studies

School of Music

This SHSU Guide will help you with the steps and deadlines to a seamless transition to Sam Houston State University for the summer semester! 1- Apply, 2- Financial Aid & Fees, 3- Bearkat One Card

The Master of Arts in Band Studies Features: - 30 semester credit hours - Paired with Online - Summer Residency The Master of Arts in Band Studies is a 30 semester credit hour degree program delivered through a concentrated summer residency in Texas, paired with on-line course delivery through SHSU Online. 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. Highlights: - Keep your job as you earn your degree - Broaden and refine your teaching skills - Benefit from rotating curriculum of instrument pedagogy - Apply learned skills immediately in your classroom - Interact with leading edge, practicing music educators - Network with fellow dedicated music teachers - Nurture your passion for music - Enrich your professional practice

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Apply & Register by April 15 at

www.shsu.edu/admissions/apply-texas

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Enroll In Classes

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