Master of Music in Performance in Boston United States | Boston University

The Master of Music (MM) in Performance at Boston University's School of Music is a graduate program designed for students pursuing excellence in musical performance. Featuring distinguished faculty—including 20 Boston Symphony Orchestra members—the program offers an immersive artistic environment within a top-tier research university situated in Boston, a premier U.S. music hub. Benefit from an outstanding 3:1 student-to-faculty ratio and unparalleled cultural resources.

Performance specializations include: Voice, Strings, Keyboard (piano, collaborative piano, organ), Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion.

Earning an MM in Performance equips you with professional-level training for careers as performers, composers, scholars, or educators. Join BU's influential alumni network, with graduates performing in elite orchestras worldwide—including the Boston Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, and Los Angeles Philharmonic. Notable alumni have earned top honors like Tonys, Grammys, Oscars, and Emmys. Receive personalized mentorship from faculty as you prepare for your musical career. The program also provides a foundation for doctoral studies in music performance.

Degree requirements include completing 32 graduate-level course units with minimum B grades.