完成MMus学位后，学生将能够：在专业水平上展示表演，作曲或历史奖学金方面的技术和音乐能力。在音乐理论方面发展高级分析技能，并对这些技能如何影响音乐演奏有深入的了解。演示对音乐历史和音乐演奏之间关系的透彻理解。发展职业发展技能，以补充其专业水平的表现技能。
The Master of Music is a two-year degree. The curriculum emphasizes intensive work with world-class faculty through lessons, coachings, research, and offers an array of performance opportunities in large ensembles, chamber groups and solo settings. The rich academic resources within The Shepherd School of Music and throughout Rice University enhance our students' applied training. All MM performance majors are required to complete four credit hours of Music Career and Skills Enhancement Courses. We believe in educating informed musicians, whose artistry, creativity and intelligence will have a lasting impact on the classical music world.<br><br>Upon completing the MMus degree, students will be able to: Demonstrate technical and musical competence in performance, composition, or historical scholarship at a professional level. Develop advanced analytical skills in music theory and a deep understanding of how those skills inform music performance. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the relationship between music history and music performance. Develop career development skills that complement their professional-level performance skills.