Overview

About this Degree

Performance, Strings students at California State University Fullerton receive a specialized yet comprehensive education while participating in numerous chamber ensembles and the University Orchestra at California State University, Fullerton. State-funded lessons are available as are a variety of scholarships. Graduates from the programme are currently active in both educational and professional settings.

Master classes have been regularly offered by artists in the region and by internationally acclaimed performers. Previous, Robert McDuffie, Almita and Roland Vamos, Yfrah Neaman, Eleonore Schoenfeld, Andrew Schulman and Fredell Lack. Sessions have also been held with members of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Study in Music
Seminar in Music of the Renaissance
Seminar in Music of the Romantic Period

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fullerton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Auditions and Scholarship Auditions for the Master of Music in Performance are held in Spring (for Fall semester entrance) as well as each semester (Fall and Spring) during Registration Week, just prior to the start of school. It might be possible to arrange an audition at another time convenient to the student; however, this is unlikely to include scholarship consideration.

The student should be prepared to perform one standard etude and three contrasting pieces or movements of their choice, representative of the major solo repertoire, from different style periods.
Arrange to have letters of recommendation from three music professionals familiar with your preparation for graduate study sent to the School of Music graduate program adviser.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16128 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16128 USD / year

≈ 16128 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16128 USD / year

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Living costs

Fullerton

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

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About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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