Overview

Instrumental Performance programme of Purchase College SUNY. comes from all corners of the music scene, forming a highly diverse and dedicated team of educators and professional musicians. They are members of notable ensembles, including:

Broadway Orchestra Pits

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and Cast

New York City Ballet Orchestra

New York Philharmonic

Orchestra of St. Luke’s

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Key facts

The orchestra is made up of the phenomenally talented students of the Conservatory of Music. Every player is coached individually and jointly toward making each concert a memorable occasion. The PSO is proud to represent the great tradition of Western classical music to the Purchase community and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Guitar Performance Class

Symphony Orchestra

Harp Performance Class

Romantic Piano Literature

Research and Writing for the Modern Musician

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 1032 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Generally, successful freshman applicants have earned a GPA of 3.0 (or 85 on a 100 point scale).Purchase does not require scores from the SAT or ACT exam (with exceptions), though applicants are given the option to submit them. It is recommended that test scores be submitted only if it is believed to benefit the application. For applicants who are considering submitting scores, we typically prefer the following:

SAT: 1170 total score; minimum Reading score of 24
ACT: 24 Composite

Students who are required to submit test scores include:

Applicants who are homeschooled
International students, who will need to provide a TOEFL score
Applicants who attended secondary schools that provide only narrative evaluations rather than some form of grading scale

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Tuition Fee

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International

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 24 months.
National

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23100 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11310 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 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

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