Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Music - Instrumental Performance in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Music Department provides a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program with specializations in Choral Conducting, Collaborative Piano, Guitar/Lute Performance, Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance, and Vocal Arts. Graduate studies include instruction in music analysis, history, theory, critical studies, and research alongside rigorous performance training. Our department's educational approach blends conservatory ideals with academic excellence, focusing on musical performance and creation while maintaining high standards of historical, aesthetic, and theoretical exploration. This principle guides both undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as our faculty and student community. We also recognize the importance of music education for all students, offering humanities-based courses for non-majors and performance ensembles open to qualified students regardless of their major. Undergraduate options include Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Music in Performance (BMus) degrees, while graduate studies feature Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees in performance specializations and Musicology, plus a PhD in Integrated Composition, Improvisation, and Technology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should hold a B.A. in Music, a B.Mus., or the equivalent.
Applicants are expected to have good general knowledge of music history and music theory, competence in basic musicianship skills, including sight-singing, written and keyboard harmony, dictation, and basic keyboard facility (including sight-reading). Entering students will be given diagnostic tests in music theory prior to the beginning of classes and will be advised to remedy any evident deficiencies during the first year in residence by registering for the appropriate undergraduate courses or through other appropriate means. Credit earned in such courses cannot be counted toward fulfillment of any degree requirement.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Transcripts
Reference Letters - Three (3) letters of reference are required
Academic Essay
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international students who did not earn their undergraduate degree at an institution in the United States, or did not earn a diploma or degree in a country where English is considered the primary or dominant language.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required ONLY for Music History/Music Theory and ICIT applicants.
Auditions are required for MFA applicants in Collaborative Piano and/or Piano Performance, Guitar & Lute Performance, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Arts.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Applicants are expected to have good general knowledge of music history and music theory, competence in basic musicianship skills, including sight-singing, written and keyboard harmony, dictation, and basic keyboard facility (including sight-reading). Entering students will be given diagnostic tests in music theory prior to the beginning of classes and will be advised to remedy any evident deficiencies during the first year in residence by registering for the appropriate undergraduate courses or through other appropriate means. Credit earned in such courses cannot be counted toward fulfillment of any degree requirement.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Transcripts
Reference Letters - Three (3) letters of reference are required
Academic Essay
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for international students who did not earn their undergraduate degree at an institution in the United States, or did not earn a diploma or degree in a country where English is considered the primary or dominant language.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required ONLY for Music History/Music Theory and ICIT applicants.
Auditions are required for MFA applicants in Collaborative Piano and/or Piano Performance, Guitar & Lute Performance, Instrumental Performance, and Vocal Arts.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Tuition
USD
26,802