Overview

Music- Performance is offered by University of Southern Maine. Tailor the program to your performance area: Brass or Percussion, Organ, Piano, Strings, Voice, or Woodwinds.

Key Facts

Benefit from community partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the Portland Symphony Orchestra, Casco Bay Wind Symphony, Portland Jazz Orchestra, Opera Maine, and others.
Learn from a faculty of nationally and internationally distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors with experience in a comprehensive range of genres.
Gain experience performing as a soloist and as part of a variety of ensembles in both on-campus and off-campus opportunities.
Study in a program that is accredited by the National Association of Schools and Music (NASM).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wind Ensemble

Chorale

Orchestra

Applied Music

Music Theory
Music History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs.
Pay the US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants).
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)
Evaluations must be course-by-course and provide verification that the degree you hold is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in the United States
NOTE: Some universities in Canada are exempt

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

24120 USD / year

≈ 24120 USD / year
Out-of-State

24120 USD / year

≈ 24120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7980 USD / year

≈ 7980 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Gorham

Funding

Scholarships Information

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