Large enough to offer great teaching and learning, yet small enough that our students matter, the Music Theory Pedagogy program at SMU offers one of the best opportunities nationwide to sharpen your skills as a Music Theory teacher. Our faculty focus is to mentor students in the pursuit of teaching excellence!
Senior Lecturer in Music Theory and Composition,
Co-Chair of Music Theory and Composition
Senior Lecturer in Music Theory
Senior Lecturer, Music Theory
Master of Music in Theory Pedagogy
Throughout their course of study, theory pedagogy students gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience under the guidance and supervision of a dedicated faculty with many years of experience teaching music theory at the secondary and college levels. Students have the opportunity to work with small undergraduate classes in music theory and musicianship as individual and small-group tutors, classroom assistants, and instructors. All student teaching is carefully supervised, observed, and evaluated by experienced faculty.
Admission is very selective for the theory pedagogy degree program, and students are offered considerable individual attention, direct access to facilities, and the camaraderie that only an exceptional program of small size can offer. Students wishing to look into the distinctive opportunities for study at Southern Methodist University are encouraged to apply early.
Applicants for the Master of Music in Theory Pedagogy must apply to the Meadows School of the Arts and submit samples of their writing (essays or term papers). A personal interview with department faculty is strongly recommended.
Complete the graduate application online
If undergraduate need-based financial aid is desired, the FAFSA and CSS Profile must be completed. All applicants are considered for academic and music scholarships. We will do our best to provide a financial aid package that makes an education in the Meadows School of the Arts affordable.
Graduate financial assistance is available through merit scholarships, graduate assistantships, and work-study positions. The FAFSA is required for work-study and graduate assistantships.
Applicants will interview with faculty via Zoom and will receive information on how to register for the interview. Applicants will submit an audition video without meeting faculty or participating in music audition days. Music Education, Music Therapy, or Music Composition applicants submitting a recorded audition will be emailed information about registering for an interview with faculty.
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