Overview

About this Degree

The Brass and Percussion Area is known for its rich and diverse ensemble opportunities including chamber music. These include the KU Brass Ensemble, the University of Kansas Percussion Ensemble, the KU Trumpet Ensemble, the KU Trombone Choir, the KU Horn Ensemble, the KU Tuba-Euphonium Consort, and a host of smaller chamber ensembles, all having presented prestigious performances on regional, national, and international conferences and symposia.

Most activities take place in Murphy Hall, an impressive facility that contains Swarthout Recital Hall, Gorton Music Library, the Robert Baustian Theatre, the McCurdy Jazz Studio and refurbished practice rooms. The larger ensembles perform in the Lied Center, a 2,020-seat performing arts hall with state-of-the-art production capabilities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History
Musicology and Theory
Music Theory
Advanced Applied Music
Pedagogy
Research Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 1092 other Masters in Music in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume
Statement of Purpose
Scanned copies of official transcripts from ALL post-secondary schools attended
Email addresses of three (3) references for letters of recommendation
Repertoire list - Performance applicants
Scholarly writing sample: Organ, Church Music, Musicology and Music Theory applicants
PDF files or links to three (3) original scores (and recordings if available) - Composition applicants

Tuition Fee

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International

18862 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18862 USD per year during 12 months.
National

18862 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18862 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7866 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7866 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Lawrence

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Brass and Percussion.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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