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Master of Music in Performance

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Performance degree with guitar, Instrumental, Jazz, Keyboard and vocal concentrations.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Music in Performance and apply creative practice
Critical evaluation
and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Performance
Studio teaching
Graduate study

Curriculum

Minimum 120 credit hours including 36 advanced hours. Concentrations: classical guitar
Instrumental
Jazz
Keyboard
Vocal
Vocal students may add an opera minor.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or recognised equivalent
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for most programmes
Official transcripts with English translation
English proficiency and programme-specific materials.

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or recognised equivalent) with official transcripts and certificate/evidence of degree, Programme-specific materials (resume, Statement of purpose, Letters, Tests) vary

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Proof of Financial Support
Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable

How to apply

Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$19,566 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$2,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of the Arts and Media
Department	School of Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.