Master of Music - MMus

The Master of Music (MMus) program is designed for individuals who are ready to elevate their musical abilities to the next level. This advanced one-year program is specifically tailored for those who have already obtained an Honours-level qualification in Music and are seeking to further specialize in their chosen area of expertise. With personalized guidance from industry experts, students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their passion for music and develop their skills through a series of challenging and rewarding tasks. Whether your focus is on performance or composition, the MMus program will provide you with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in the competitive music industry. This intensive program will not only enhance your musical abilities but also deepen your understanding of the art form, preparing you for a successful career in the field.

Industry connections

When you study for your MMus at Waikato, you’ll have opportunities to network with a wide range of key actors in the music industry, including:

•  the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra,
• Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra,
• Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
• Opus Orchestra
• Chamber Music New Zealand
• Opera New Zealand

But also links with local ensembles such as:

• School of Instrumental Music
• the Hamilton Community Centre of Music
• the Waikato Museum Concert Series
• Arts Waikato
• the Hamilton Civic Choir

Not to mention several groups and associations:

• Atoll Records
• New Zealand Institute of Registered Music Teachers
• Radio New Zealand Concert
• the Composers Association of New Zealand
• the New Zealand Music Examinations Board.

International organisations and publishing companies includes:

• the Computer Music Journal (MIT Press, USA)
• Australasia Computer Music Association
• Electronic Music Foundation (USA)
• the Sonic Arts Network (UK)
• Oxford Music on Line (Oxford Uni Press)
• Cambridge, UK
• St Paul’s Concert Series
• Herne Hill, London
• the Interlochen Arts Academy, USA
•  the Australian Centre for Interactive Design – Queensland Conservatorium of Music