Overview

During the Performer-Composer MM program at The New School students learn to defy the confines of traditional genres and improvise in your own unique language. Experiment with new technologies and new platforms. This degree gives you the tools to develop your artistic voice, collaborate with like-minded artists, and lead the way into the future of music.

Program Highlights

Personalized Learning: Tailor your projects and ensembles to your individual interests and choose from a vast network of artist-mentors.
Perform, Compose, Improvise: Develop the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the 21st-century musical landscape.
Study in New York City: Benefit from the unlimited opportunities NYC offers to perform across the city and engage with renowned faculty.
Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities: Join a performing arts college committed to artistic learning and experimentation that blends academic disciplines.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Contemporary Performer

The Entrepreneurial Citizen-Artist

The Progressive Composer

The Historically Informed Musician

Make Music New York

Improvisational Artists Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 17 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Composition Music Performance View 326 other Masters in Music Performance 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

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application
Submit Your Application Fee
Complete a Statement of Purpose
Submit Your Portfolio
Submit Two Letters of Recommendation

Submit College Transcripts
Submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

56740 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56740 USD / year

≈ 56740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56740 USD / year

≈ 56740 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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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Overview

Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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