Overview

The Performance program at West Virginia University may be taken in performance and literature (with specialization in piano, collaborative piano, voice, vocal pedagogy, percussion, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, low brass, violin, viola, cello, double bass, conducting) or in composition.

Features

Historical and theoretical knowledge sufficient to support individualized interpretations for performers and original creative work for composers is expected, as are writing and speaking skills needed to communicate clearly and effectively.

To assist the student in achieving these objectives, the course of study includes requirements in performance or composition, academic coursework and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Research and Bibliography

Topics in Popular Music

Counterpoint, 16th Century

Master Class in Applied Repertoire

Perspectives of Musicology and Ethnomusicology

Electronic Music Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morgantown, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor's degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75. WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

An audition is required for admittance. Please contact the School of Music to receive further information about the audition process, including audition dates, scheduling an audition, and requirements. Please also contact the School of Music for additional application requirements which include letters of recommendation and a repertoire list.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31914 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31914 USD / year

≈ 31914 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11088 USD / year

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Living costs

Morgantown

United States

775 - 1290 USD / month

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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