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This Master of Music degree is designed for gifted students focusing on professional instrumental performance. Participants explore diverse musical works while training under our distinguished performance instructors. Graduates have secured prestigious fellowships, joined renowned national orchestras, established private teaching studios, and pursued rewarding careers in various fields. Professor Bianchi serves as the program advisor. The Music Department fosters music as both a modern and worldwide art form, rooted in rich historical traditions, by blending academic excellence with hands-on professional development for students at all levels. The program creates an environment where music students can refine their craft, expand their knowledge, and hone their discipline within a vibrant urban arts community. Located near Detroit's cultural hub, students benefit from proximity to leading institutions including the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Public Library, Detroit Opera House, and Orchestra Hall. The enduring partnership between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and our Department enables students to learn from and collaborate with top-tier visiting artists and faculty members who are experts across all musical genres and formats.