Overview

In the Viola program of Cleveland Institute of Music you'll study with a highly experienced performer and teacher who is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential as a musician and a violist.

Key facts

Throughout your time at CIM, you'll perform in solo recitals, chamber ensembles, orchestra, master classes and repertoire classes to prepare you for a career as a professional musician. And you'll be surrounded by other high level students who are striving to be their best.

The program is designed to develop advanced competencies and musicianship for the qualified student including advanced and refined technique, enhanced musical knowledge and skills, and increased ability to communicate artistically so as to demonstrate professional capability in the chosen area of concentration.

Through their studies, students gain increased knowledge and skills in one of more fields of music outside the major such as music theory, history, musicology or performance practice. Students also gain increased knowledge of repertory and historical performance practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance Lessons/Recital

Music Theory

Music History

Ensembles

Music Elective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cleveland, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 994 other Masters in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online

A nonrefundable application fee is submitted online with the application

Prescreen video

All applicants must upload a performance resume within the application

Essay

Current college or university

Any previously attended college or university

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is not required

Two letters of recommendation

Applicants auditioning for the bachelor of music will take an online theory examination

Live Audition

Applicants from countries where English is not an official language must submit TOEFL or IELTS English language scores

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

55125 USD / year

≈ 55125 USD / year
Out-of-State

55125 USD / year

≈ 55125 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

55125 USD / year

≈ 55125 USD / year

Additional Details

International students pay an additional administrative fee.

Living costs

Cleveland

United States

980 - 1620 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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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Cleveland

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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