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Master of Music in PerformanceÌý

Expand on your musical achievements or gain advanced skills to teach in the performing arts with a Master of Music in PerformanceÌýin 51¶¯Âþ’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. The program offers an in-depth study of the history and theory of music and performance across 17 specialized concentrations.

Over the course of this multiyear degree, available on a full- or part-time basis, you’ll develop the expertise to execute or teach effective musical performance as a soloist or part of an ensemble. Much of the learning in this program is hands-on, as students are immersed in a host of ensembles and orchestral repertoires.

Students in this degree program receive individual instruction from Boyer’s award-winning , comprisingÌýmembers of the and major metropolitan performing organizations, as well as artists who have performed as soloists or with ensembles from the around the world. Faculty members have performed with the

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Through this connection, there are opportunities for students to learn directly from top international artists in real-world environments.

Faculty

Discover music faculty in the Boyer College of Music and Dance.

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Classes & Curriculum

Instruction varies depending on your chosen instrument. Learn more about required and elective courses for each concentration.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51¶¯Âþ’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Music offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,282.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,711.00 per credit

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Our Advisors

Faculty advisors will help you to shape your coursework and research activities to align with your goals and academic interests.

Charles Abramovic is the chair of Keyboard Studies.
Phone: 215-204-7388
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Christine Anderson is the coordinator of Voice and Opera.
Phone: 215-204-8375
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Patricia Cornett is director of bands (winds and brass).
Phone: 215-204-8335
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Phillip O'Banion is the artistic director for percussion.
Phone: 215-204-8329
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Eduard Schmieder is the artistic director for strings.
Phone: 215-204-8071
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Program Contacts

Charles Abramovic is the chair of Keyboard Studies and coordinator of the DMA in Performance.
Phone: 215-204-7388
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Paul Rardin is the chair of Vocal Arts.
Phone: 215-204-4742
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Terell Stafford is the chair of Instrumental Studies and director of Jazz Studies.
Phone: 215-204-8036
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Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and future professional contacts. There are more than 200 student organizations at 51¶¯Âþ.

  • provides students opportunities to experience choral conducting through guest lectures and rehearsal practice, and offers opportunities to earn practical experience through various regional and state conferences.
  • is a community string orchestra composed of students and community members who want to play music together in a low-stress environment.
  • holds educational clinics, events and weekly meetings guided by percussion faculty members and professional percussionists, covering an array of drum-related topics such as percussion gear and marching percussion.

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Accreditation

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Concentrations

This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. Your concentration options include

  • Piano

    Specialize in the study of piano and take other courses that support advanced musical and academic development. In this program, students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in solo recitals, as well as in large and chamber music ensembles.

  • French Horn

    Specialize in the study of the french horn and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Voice

    Specialize in the study of vocal performance and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Flute

    Specialize in the study of the flute and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Oboe

    Specialize in the study of the oboe and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Bassoon

    Specialize in the study of the bassoon and take courses that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Trumpet

    Specialize in the study of the trumpet and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Double Bass

    Specialize in the study of the double bass and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Trombone

    Specialize in the study of the trombone and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Clarinet

    Specialize in the study of the clarinet and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Harp

    Specialize in the study of the harp and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Percussion

    Receive the finest instrumental training in the context of a comprehensive university: Specialize in the study of percussion and take other courses that support advanced musical and academic development. In this program, students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Tuba

    Specialize in the study of the tuba and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Cello

    Specialize in the study of the cello and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Saxophone

    Specialize in the study of the saxophone and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Viola

    Specialize in the study of the viola and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Violin

    Specialize in the study of the violin and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Harpsichord

    Specialize in the study of the harpsichord and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

  • Classical Guitar

    Specialize in the study of the cello and take courses outside your area that support advanced musical and academic development. Students study privately with professional artist-teachers and enjoy opportunities for performance in numerous large and chamber music ensembles.

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