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DMA Historical Performance Practice at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

This program in early music (up to 1850) combines advanced study in performance, music history, and performance practices. Students should expect to spend four years in full-time study in Cleveland. Learn more about the Historical Performance Practice Program.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 33 credit hours (minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

All programs are formulated to suit the needs of the individual student (based in part on a diagnostic examination taken upon entering the program) and require the consent of the Head of Historical Performance Practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the program is granted to those who demonstrate the potential to be leaders in the field of early music: candidates are expected to show excellent scholarly potential in music history and performance practices, and to demonstrate a high level of performance skill. Students are admitted by audition and interview, and are required to take an initial placement test in music history and theory on matriculation. For more details on the graduate application and audition process, please refer to the Graduate Applications page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 33 credit hours (minimum)

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