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School of Music

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1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, West Virginia 25755
304-696-2359
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Performance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theory and Composition
Master of Arts in Music - Music Education
Master of Arts in Music - Music History and Literature
Master of Arts in Music - Performance
Master of Arts in Music - Composition
Master of Arts in Music - Jazz Studies


The Marshall University School of Music is committed to excellence in education and performance, and we offer numerous degree and major options to meet the artistic and career aspirations of our students. Our commitment to our students’ success extends past graduation. All of our music majors complete music career development courses in which they consider a broad range career options and develop skills that give them an advantage in building their music careers after graduation. We invite you to explore our website to discover our diverse academic programs, meet our accomplished faculty, and picture yourself as a member of our School of Music community. Follow the links on the right to apply for an audition, ask for more information, find a performance to attend, or give to the School of Music. Marshall University is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Acceptance Rate:

Marshall University has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 91%

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