Youngstown State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.M. - Performance; M.M. - Music Theory and Composition; M.M. - Music History and Literature; M.M. - Music Education; M.M. - Jazz Studies

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Master’s degrees are offered in music education, music performance, music history, music theory/composition, and jazz studies through the Dana School of Music, which was founded in Warren, Ohio, in 1869 as Dana’s Musical Institute. A member of the National Association of Schools of Music, Dana currently enrolls 300 undergraduate and graduate students. The Dana School of Music is designated an All-Steinway School, featuring 68 Steinway pianos in addition to six mechanical action organs, two harpsichords, an electronic music laboratory, and 80 acoustically treated practice rooms, all housed in the $6 million Bliss Hall. In addition, the University library contains a large music section, especially notable for its collected and scholarly editions, while the Multimedia Center holds several thousand records, tapes, CDs, and practical edition scores.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999