# Master of Music [[4.1.0 What are "Program Competencies"|Program Competencies]] ## Plan Description The Master of Music degree at UNLV conforms to the following qualifying prerequisites and guidelines for study set forth by the National Association of Schools of Music: 1. Demonstrate baccalaureate-level capabilities in basic music competencies. 2. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skill in English to pursue advanced studies. **Mission** The mission of the Master of Music degree at UNLV is to prepare musicians and music educators for careers in performance and education. The minimum number of credits required for the Master of Music degree varies with each major option. ### Learning Outcomes - Demonstrate advanced proficiency in performance, showcasing technical skill, expressiveness, and interpretive depth in solo, chamber, and ensemble settings at a professional level. - Collaborate effectively with musicians, educators, and composers, communicating ideas clearly in oral and written formats to foster artistic and scholarly exchange. - Lead and contribute within professional music environments, demonstrating leadership, adaptability, and career sustainability in performance, education, administration, or community engagement. - Apply music analysis to enhance performance skills and inform teaching practices. - Demonstrate effective teaching strategies in both individual and group settings. - Interpret and perform a core body of repertoire appropriate to their performance medium. - Engage in scholarly research, creative work, or pedagogical inquiry to contribute to the advancement of musical knowledge and practice. - Demonstrate an understanding of diverse musical traditions, cultural perspectives, and inclusive pedagogical approaches in performance, teaching, and scholarship.