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MA 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 two years in full-time study. Learn more about the Historical Performance Practice Program.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  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. The MA requires a minimum of 21 credit units of coursework, together with 12 units of applied music, and a lecture recital (3 units).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with good academic records from fully accredited universities and colleges will be considered for admission to graduate study at Case Western Reserve University. Admission must be recommended by the department or professional school of the university in which the applicant proposes to study and must be approved by the dean of graduate studies. Admission to the program is granted to those who demonstrate a high level of early music performance skill and good scholarly potential. An audition is required. 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.

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