Overview

University of Rochester's Performance and Literature MM degree programs, including composition and music education, have a strong performance emphasis, and require an audition on an applied instrument or voice. The MA does not require an audition for admission, but may include applied study on the secondary level.

Key facts

A maximum of six graduate credits taken not more than five years before matriculation to a master’s program at Eastman may be accepted if the subjects are integral to the student’s program of study, and if the student has received a grade of B or above.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Bibliography
Seminar in Guitar Studies
Harp Pedagogy
Voice Repertory

Graduate instrumental ensemble
Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Literature Music Performance View 328 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

Current résumé and work history

One required essay (250-500 word limit)

Applicant interesting fact (25 word limit)

School-issued official transcripts, scanned and uploaded for each college attended

Test-taker results for GMAT or GRE

Contact information for two references who can provide a professional recommendation, if contacted

$90 application fee

Test-taker results for TOEFL or IELTS, scanned and uploaded

InitialView interview and writing sample (optional)

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

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Out-of-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 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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