Overview

UNC’s School of Music has a long and distinguished history of training outstanding performers. Our graduates have moved on to careers in jazz, classical, chamber music, new music, solo performance, and countless other genres. No matter your instrument or your preferred style, you’ll get an outstanding professional education and a strong start to your career in the Music - Instrumental Performance program from University of Northern Colorado with emphasis in Instrumental Performance.

UNC music faculty excel as educators, performers and mentors. You’ll get rigorous instruction on your instrument, along with guidance and encouragement to reach your full artistic potential.

The program combines disciplined focus on technique with a high degree of flexible study, enabling you to personalize the program to fit your interests and career goals. Performance emphases are available in flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, violoncello, string bass, harp, keyboard, voice, and guitar.

Your Future in Instrumental Performance

Whether you’re aiming for a doctoral program, performing career, or other professional pursuit, a master’s in music from UNC can help you achieve your goal. Our graduates have an extremely strong track record in all kinds of musical endeavors.

With a degree from a nationally and internationally respected school of music, you’ll move to the next stage of your career well prepared to reach your objectives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Scholarship

Music History

Individual Performance

Music Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-31

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.

Answer the application questions.

Send your requests for letters of recommendation.

Request three (3) academic or professional letters of recommendation from those who can attest to your musical and academic potential and abilities. You will be asked to supply information for your recommenders in the application.

Video, recordings or links may need to be uploaded depending on your program and instrument/area while completing the application.

Submit the application and pay the non-refundable application fee.

Domestic Students: $50 non-refundable application fee

International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Out-of-State

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16369 USD / year

≈ 16369 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Music - Instrumental Performance.

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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Overview

Your Future in Instrumental Performance

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greeley

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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