Master of Percussion at University of Hartford

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford

University Rank:#5

The Percussion at University of Hartford 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 Hartford , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

About Master of Percussion

Our philosophy regarding percussion education is to be as all-inclusive as possible. As a Hartt student, you will typically study solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire, as well as improvisation, drum-set, and percussion instruments from other cultures (particularly from Africa, the Middle East, Cuba, Brazil, and Trinidad). We routinely hire guest teachers with focused areas of expertise in order to compliment our more traditional offerings. As a result, Hartt percussion alumni have been very successful in finding a variety of jobs throughout the country.

With an average enrollment of about 15 students, the Hartt percussion program fosters a healthy exchange of ideas and perspectives among the students and allows for personalized attention from the percussion faculty. The teaching/learning experience extends beyond the boundaries of applied lessons, as the Hartt percussion faculty employs an "open door" policy with the students--we are here to serve you.

The Hartt percussion program enjoys a rich tradition of excellence and diversity dating back more than fifty years, distinguishing The Hartt School as having one of the first percussion programs and percussion ensembles in the country. Founded and directed by Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame member Alexander Lepak from 1947-91, the Hartt percussion program has been directed by Benjamin Toth since 1992.

In this program you will study solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire, improvisation, drum-set, and percussion instruments from other cultures.

Disciplines

The Hartt School

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Percussion at University of Hartford

Entry Requirements

Transcript Evaluations

All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) member such as WES, IEE, or SpanTran. If the transcript is written in English, a course-by-course evaluation is still required, as grading systems vary from country to country.

Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering, and Master of Science in Engineering programs will accept official international transcripts received directly from the institution (transcripts uploaded by the applicant is considered unofficial) but reserve the right to request an evaluation.

Submit English Proficiency Scores

Students who are not from majority native-English speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency test scores from TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, or Duolingo.

Submit Your Deposit

Once accepted, international students must submit their $300 deposit via the application portal prior to an I-20 being issued. The deposit is a prepayment of tuition and will be applied to the student's future tuition bill. If a student’s visa (F1 or J1) is denied, the student should email a copy of the denial letter to [email protected] to request a refund.

Once you are accepted to the University of Hartford, please visit the Accepted Student Resource page for information on next steps.

Request an I-20

After your tuition deposit is paid, the Office of Graduate Admission will email you with instructions on how to request an I-20.

Students will be required to submit a passport, and financial documents that indicate financial capability and responsibility for at least the first year of enrollment (tuition, fees, and living expenses). Supporting financial documents from a financial institution with current U.S. dollars exchange rates must be provided within 6 months of enrollment. If you are not personally funding your tuition, your sponsor must submit a sponsor certification and submit official financial documentation. If you have questions related to estimated expenses please email [email protected].

Once your I-20 is issued, the International Center ([email protected]) will send an email to your University of Hartford email address with instructions to retrieve your I-20.

Apply for a Student Visa

The University is a SEVP approved institution authorized to enroll F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. For a step-by-step guide to applying for your visa, review the International Center's guide.

Submit Your Immunization Records

The Immunization Record Form must be completed and uploaded to the Health Services Student Portal prior to move in. Forms may be downloaded from Health Services. For more information and access to the portal, visit: hartford.edu/health-forms.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Percussion at University of Hartford

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Master of Percussion at University of Hartford

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

International applicants are required to submit the following materials as part of their graduate application:

Online application: All applicants must submit an online application and supplemental documents according to the program requirements.
Application fee: International applicants who incur the expense of having their non-U.S. academic degrees evaluated, have their $50 application fee waived; Common Application System (CAS) applicants are responsible for processing fees charged by CAS; International students applying to The Hartt School are still responsible for a $40 audition fee.

Master of Percussion at University of Hartford

University of Hartford

United States of America, Hartford