Music - Music Studies
Brookings, South Dakota, United States
The Music - Music Studies program at South Dakota State University offers a comprehensive liberal arts education focused on music performance, theory, history, and analysis. While not career-specific, it prepares students for careers in musicology, music librarianship, leadership, and private instruction, emphasizing performance, creation, and critical listening skills.
- Brookings, South Dakota, United States
- 4 years
- On Campus
- ₹33,378/Year
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Program Overview
The Music - Music Studies program at South Dakota State University offers a comprehensive liberal arts education focused on music performance, theory, history, and analysis. While not career-specific, it prepares students for careers in musicology, music librarianship, leadership, and private instruction, emphasizing performance, creation, and critical listening skills.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
TOEFL®
61.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-01-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Starting 2025-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Nov-25
Programme Structure
Courses include:Basic Music TheoryMusic Literature and HistoryRecital AttendanceAdvanced Music TheoryPedagogy
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
GPA
2.6
English Language Requirements
TOEFL®
61.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Admission requires successful audition in the student's major area of applied instruction, with piano proficiency mandatory for all majors. Keyboard majors must demonstrate voice or instrumental proficiency. All music majors must participate in at least one major ensemble each semester. Admission criteria include an ACT composite score or SAT combined score of 970, Level 3 or higher on Math and English Language Arts Smarter Balance Assessment, a high school GPA of 2.6 or above, or ranking in the top 60% of the graduating class.
Course Fees
₹33,378/Year
Annual Fee
4 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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