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Advanced Music Studies Certificate at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

One-year, individually designed certificate with School of Music faculty. Concentrations include Individual Performance (instrumental, vocal, piano), Orchestral Performance and Collaborative Piano. Part-time enrolment is not offered.

Faculty: School of Music  |  Department: School of Music  |  Duration: 1 academic year (2 full-time semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Weekly studio lessons, music electives (literature and repertoire, chamber music) and general electives or independent study; ensemble participation is required for orchestral performance majors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is by audition or portfolio review. Applications require the School of Music application (Acceptd) with resume/CV, repertoire list, 650-word personal statement, pre-screen recordings or portfolios where applicable, and unofficial transcripts (desired GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) or a course-by-course credential evaluation for foreign institutions; English proficiency test scores for non-native speakers. Application fee $130. A bachelor's degree is a prerequisite.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 1 academic year (2 full-time semesters)

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