Overview

The Music Performance program offered by Bowling Green State University is more than just a credential. It elevates your artistry, expands your career opportunities and deepens your connection to the greater music world.

Key Facts

Esteemed educators. BGSU full-time faculty at the College of Musical Arts are celebrated musicians. Develop skills through frequent workshops, recitals, seminars, performances and weekly 1:1 lessons and master classes with studio teachers.
Connect with prestigious performers. BGSU is fortunate to have generous donors who provide incredible opportunities for students to learn directly from high-profile guest artists and scholars. Collaborate and perform with master teachers and take professional master classes.
Modern facilities. The Moore Musical Arts Center facilities has more than 70 practice rooms, an 822-seat concert hall, a 221-seat recital hall and state-of-the-art computer labs and Electroacoustic Studio. Many BGSU concerts incorporate real-time interactive performance systems, video art and multimedia.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Applied Lessons
Alexander Technique
Chamber Music Literature
Score Reading and Analysis
Opera Theater
Repertoire and Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three Letters of Recommendation
Professional Resume
Applicants must audition in person, unless the applicant resides more than 250 miles away from BGSU. In this case, an online submission will be accepted.

Audition/Interview required:

Domestic applicants must select an audition/Interview date under the Secondary Music Application tab
International applicants must submit either a recorded videos/papers/scores online* OR select an audition/Interview date under the Secondary Music Application tab
International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.

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

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Out-of-State

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6649 USD / year

≈ 6649 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 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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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Financing

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