Master of Performance at Duquesne University

Study Performance at Duquesne University, a Master degree offered at its main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Master of Performance

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A Master of Music in Performance degree provides you with the real-world skills you need for success in a competitive and demanding professional environment. Simply put, you will learn from artist-teachers who are networked into the music industry from New York to LA, from Beijing to Sydney, and across Europe. Work alongside solo artists, recording artists, contractors, entrepreneurs, members of military ensembles, composers and arrangers, and many more.

Our GRAMMY Award-winning faculty are networked into the international music industry and know exactly what it takes to be successful in careers from the concert hall to the recording studio, sound stage, or outdoor music festival.
In addition to curricular concerts and events, students have opportunities to perform professionally in multiple ensembles including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Opera and Ballet Orchestras, and Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra, to name a few.
Performance majors at both undergraduate and graduate levels have the opportunity to pursue an emphasis in jazz studies.
Our students benefit from master classes presented by internationally-recognized music experts and guest artists.
The Institute of Entertainment, Music, and Media Arts (IEMMA) allows you to engage in real-world activities and connect with industry-leading professionals while on campus.
Through coursework and internships, you will learn to manage the business and promotional aspects of professional music-making.
Our graduates succeed. They can be found performing virtually every style of music locally, nationally, and around the world.

View the 2022–2023 Curriculum

Audition Overview

Admission to the Mary Pappert School of Music also includes a formal audition. Learn more about the audition process & guidelines.

Varied curricula for each applied area–brass, guitar, keyboards, percussion, strings, voice, woodwinds. See catalog for specific details.

Disciplines

Mary Pappert School of Music

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Performance at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Performance at Duquesne University

How to Apply for Master of Performance at Duquesne University

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

Master of Performance at Duquesne University

Duquesne University

United States of America, Pittsburgh