Overview

Piano Performance and Music Theory at Temple University immerses you in the history and theory of music, while also providing you with unique opportunities to perform as a soloist or part of an ensemble.

Highlights

You will attend a series of seminars focused on research and discussion, through which you will build strong skills around music analysis and develop the tools needed to apply music theory in an academic environment.

Graduates of the Piano Performance and Music Theory MM program are well-positioned to begin a successful career in music, or further their academic and musical training at the doctoral level. Possible career paths available to graduates include composer, conductor, therapist and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Baroque & Classical Keyboard
Canon and Fugue
Musicology
Piano Pedagogy
Music

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

44 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Music 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of Recommendation
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Résumé
A current professional résumé is required.
Standardized Test Scores
Test scores, such as the GMAT or GRE, are optional.
Statement of Goals
In 500–1,000 words, state your career goals and how you believe this degree will help you achieve them. Discuss the relevant experience you have obtained so far.
Transcripts
Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit.
Writing Sample
Submit an undergraduate-level paper demonstrating your ability to do musical analysis and/or report research. Writing samples should be submitted through Acceptd. Your sample should include both

a compositional piece, such as counterpoint, a figured bass, a harmonized melody or an original composition; and
an analytical piece, such as a formal analysis, a harmonic analysis or a pitch-class set analysis.

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

72688 USD / full

≈ 72688 USD / full
Out-of-State

72688 USD / full

≈ 72688 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

54516 USD / full

≈ 54516 USD / full

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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