The Music - Performance program at Portland State University is designed for aspiring professional musicians seeking to develop their technical skills, music knowledge, and performance confidence. The program emphasizes rigorous instruction in music history, theory, orchestration, research methods, literature, and pedagogy, preparing students for diverse careers in the music industry.

  • Portland, Oregon, United States
  • 1 year
  • On Campus
  • ₹4,05,856/Year

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Program Overview

The Music - Performance program at Portland State University is designed for aspiring professional musicians seeking to develop their technical skills, music knowledge, and performance confidence. The program emphasizes rigorous instruction in music history, theory, orchestration, research methods, literature, and pedagogy, preparing students for diverse careers in the music industry.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2025-09-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Program Start

Unknown

Programme Structure

Courses include:Graduate Music History Entrance ExamGraduate Music Theory Entrance ExamApplied MusicGraduate Project or RecitalMusic Research MethodsAnalytical TechniquesMusic History: The Renaissance PeriodMusic History: The Baroque PeriodMusic History: Early 20th Century

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

GPA
2.75

English Language Requirements

IELTS
6.5
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must meet university graduate admission standards, including passing the music placement exam or review course with a grade of B or higher. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 from a regionally accredited institution is required. Submission of official degree certificates, transcripts with certified translations, and proof of financial support are mandatory. All courses used for graduate credit must be graded B or above.

Course Fees

₹4,05,856/Year
Annual Fee

1 year
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

No University Scholarships Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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