Master of Music or MMus are first graduate degree programs combining academic subjects such as music history, music theory or music pedagogy with advanced studies in an applied area of specialization: music performance, composition or conducting. They are also often required as the minimum teaching credential by universities and music conservatories for instrumental or vocal teaching positions. Master of Music or MMus degree requires to students - graduates, boys and girls interested in turning their passion gor music into a job - from one up to two years of full-time study to become men and women with a career as professional performers, conductors, and composers.