Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Music in Early Music (Emphasis in Historical Plucked Instruments) in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
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Rochester United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,850
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Music (MM) is a graduate degree focused on musical performance. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with preference given to those who have earned a Bachelor of Music degree or completed its equivalent coursework within another bachelor's program.
Both the MM and MA degrees offer specializations in Composition and Music Education. The MM track for these fields emphasizes performance as a key component, necessitating an audition for admission. Alternatively, the MA path prioritizes research and doesn't mandate auditions or private lessons.
Graduate programs in composition and music education are available through either professional studies (MM) or research-oriented studies (MA). Every MM program maintains a performance-centric approach, requiring applicants to audition on their primary instrument or voice. While MA candidates aren't required to audition, they may pursue secondary instrumental study.
Full-time MM students typically complete the program in two years, with a minimum one-year residency requirement. Exceptions include Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music (two-year residency) and Conducting (normally two academic years).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts must be submitted in English, or accompanied by a certified English translation. You may either upload a PDF, or scanned copy, of your transcripts with the online application (preferred), or have your school send your transcript electronically to the Eastman Office of Admissions.
Undergraduate applicants: Transcripts must include grades 9 through 11, or equivalent. Please note that in the United States 9th grade is considered a part of high school, therefore, we require six semesters of grades to fully review your transcript.
Graduate applicants: Academic transcripts must be submitted from each college/university attended.
Personal Statement - Write a personal statement of two to three pages in length on the following topic:
Describe your professional goals and plans. How has your background influenced your goals, and how will your graduate studies help you to achieve them? Save this document on your computer and upload within the online application. Preferred formatting is double-spaced with standard margins in an easily-readable 12-point size font.
R'sum or Curriculum Vitae - Upload within the online application.
Recommendations (3 required)
An audition on the major instrument
Academics
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 88
Undergraduate applicants: Transcripts must include grades 9 through 11, or equivalent. Please note that in the United States 9th grade is considered a part of high school, therefore, we require six semesters of grades to fully review your transcript.
Graduate applicants: Academic transcripts must be submitted from each college/university attended.
Personal Statement - Write a personal statement of two to three pages in length on the following topic:
Describe your professional goals and plans. How has your background influenced your goals, and how will your graduate studies help you to achieve them? Save this document on your computer and upload within the online application. Preferred formatting is double-spaced with standard margins in an easily-readable 12-point size font.
R'sum or Curriculum Vitae - Upload within the online application.
Recommendations (3 required)
An audition on the major instrument
Academics
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 88
Tuition
USD
31,850