Overview
About the Program
The Tufts University Department of Music has a growing and innovative graduate program and offers a Master of Arts degree in the field. Graduate students in the Music program at Tufts University have the unique opportunity to study broadly across five exciting sub-disciplines:
- Composition
- Conducting
- Ethnomusicology
- Musicology
- Theory
Advanced course work and thesis research support is strong in Western classical music, African-American music, and World Music (Africa, East and Southeast Asia, and Latin America).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Seminar in Music Research
- Studies In Ethnomusicology
- Studies in Field Work
- Conducting Seminar
- Children's Musical Development and Learning
- Studies in Popular Music
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Music View 1086 other Masters in Music in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application fee
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- GRE no longer required
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable
- Transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Writing sample
- Applicants intending to concentrate on composition should submit at least one score
- Applicants intending to concentrate on conducting should submit a 10-15 minute video of a rehearsal. A 10-15 minute video of a performance excerpt is also encouraged. A select number of Conducting applicants will be invited to Tufts for an in-person interview, and will conduct a live rehearsal with a Tufts Music department ensemble.
Tuition Fee
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International
47910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1597 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
47910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1597 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
47910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1597 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Medford
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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