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Bachelor of Performance
- Baltimore, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
The Master of Music in Performance is offered by the School of Music in the College of the Arts at Kent State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Performance. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Performer
- Arts Administrator
- Production Coordinator
- Music or Theatre Educator
- Creative Producer
Curriculum
- Minimum 36 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Seminar in Music History and Literature
- Applied Music-graduate Cello
- Applied Music-graduate Trombone
- Symphony Band
- Seminar in Post-tonal and Recent Music. Concentrations: Composition
- Conducting.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school record for grades 9
- 10 and 11 (or equivalent)
- Teacher evaluations and counsellor report; SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants; Must not already hold a bachelor degree
Accepted academic background
Secondary school record for grades 9, 10 and 11 (or equivalent), Teacher evaluations and counsellor report; SAT or ACT required for first-year applicants; Must not already hold a bachelor degree
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 5.0
- IELTS 7.0
- Duolingo 120
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Identification document
- Application form
- Language proficiency evidence where applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Submit the application through the institution’s admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence if applicable. Await the admissions decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $68,670 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $0 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Peabody Institute, Baltimore |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Peabody Institute |
| Department | Performance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
2 Jan 2027
49 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 2 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $68,670 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,765 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 5.0, IELTS 7.0, Duolingo 120.

