Music Performance

Music Performance degrees focus on preparing musicians for careers as performers, whether as a soloist or as a member of a group (orchestra, wind ensemble or jazz band). In Graduate programs you can choose to specialize in a specific period (Baroque, Classical, 20th-Century, etc.), preparing for auditions for professional jobs, or teaching private lessons (Pedagogy). Programs differ from school to school and can range from a more academic focus to a complete focus on performing. It is important to find a school that will fit your needs and a teacher who you can work with. Also, take into account the length of the program you are looking at and be sure to have lessons with the teachers where you audition before you make your decission of where you would like to study.

Areas of Study
Composition Conducting Guitar Jazz Opera - voice Keyboard Instruments: Piano Harpsichord Organ Orchestral Instruments: Brass - Trumpet French Horn Trombone Tuba Woodwinds - Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon Strings - Violin Viola Cello Double Bass Harp Percussion

Schools with Graduate Programs in Music Performance
''While many schools provide music degrees, this list is compiled of some of the top music schools available. There are many choices around the world and you should research to find the school that will best suit your needs.''
 * Boston Conservatory
 * Boston University
 * Cleveland Institute of Music
 * Curtis Institute of Music (MM in voice only)
 * Eastman School of Music
 * Florida State University
 * Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
 * Juilliard School
 * Manhattan School of Music
 * New England Conservatory
 * Northwestern University
 * Oberlin Conservatory
 * Peabody Conservatory of Music
 * Rice University Shepherd School of Music
 * University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
 * University of Maryland
 * University of Michigan
 * Yale University