Master of Music Performance at Boston University

Boston University

United States of America, Boston

University Rank:#88

The Music Performance at Boston University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Boston, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 2, 2027.

About Master of Music Performance

Overview The Music Performance program at Boston University includes study in music theory and musicology as well as elective courses in areas such as diction, orchestral excerpts, new music, historical performance, pedagogy, and literature for specific instruments and voice. The intensity of study in the School of Music set within the College of Fine Arts is further enhanced by the extensive cultural offerings of the city of Boston, providing exposure to Boston’s resident and touring soloists and professional performing ensembles, and drawing guest artists who frequently present master classes in the various vocal and instrumental majors.MM in Performance students must take a minimum of 12 credits of applied lessons (maximum of 14 credits). The 12 credits must be taken over four semesters of study, with no more than 4 credits per semester. No more than 2 credits of extra applied lessons may be applied to the degree as elective credits. Students must take at least 6 credits combined in music theory and musicology. Please see the Performance Studies Policies and Procedures document on the School of Music website. Approved music elective courses may include ME, MH, MP, and MT courses numbered 500 and higher. PDP courses, e.g., tennis, dancing, or yoga, do not count as approved music electives for graduate students. Students in all Master of Music programs must pass comprehensive examinations in their area. These examinations are normally given in the fourth or final semester of study. I want to find another Master Course Students in Master of Music programs who are interested in pursuing a double major should speak with the chairs of both intended areas of study and then consult with the Director of Graduate Studies to work out details of the combined programs. A petition to the Graduate Studies committee is required for approval.Performance MajorsBassoonFlutePercussionTubaCelloFrench HornPianoViolaClarinetHarpSaxophoneViolinCollaborative PianoOboeTromboneVoiceDouble BassOrganTrumpet

The Master of Music in Music Performance program at Boston University provides training to highly advanced instrumentalists and vocalists, focusing on the study and performance of solo repertoire as well as chamber music, orchestral, wind ensemble, choral, and/or opera repertoire.

Disciplines

Music

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Music Performance at Boston University

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 84

Other Requirements

1Completed application for graduate admission to the College of Fine Arts.Non-refundable application fee of $95.Two (2) letters of recommendation from music professionals/educators. Upload transcripts from all colleges and universities to your application. Personal statement uploaded in the applicationCurrent résumé uploaded in the application.A prescreening video recording must be submitted through our online portal Acceptd by December 1.An audition following the audition repertoire guidelines for the appropriate instrument. Auditions must be scheduled or final recorded audition submitted through our online portal Acceptd.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Music Performance at Boston University

Master of Music Performance at Boston University

Boston University

United States of America, Boston