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Percussion Performance DMA at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Musical Arts in Percussion at the Bienen School of Music covers orchestral, solo, chamber, world and jazz percussion, with private lessons and master classes from leading artists. The studio enrols about 20 students a year, of whom about 8 are graduate students.

Faculty: Bienen School of Music  |  Department: Percussion  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students play in the Percussion Ensemble, which gives about eight on-campus concerts a year, and in the Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Ensemble placement follows a mini orchestral audition each fall, winter and spring quarter.

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Application information

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.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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