Overview

Our Music Performance programs at University of North Carolina Greensboro offers conservatory-type performance training, complemented with academic offerings directly related to careers in performance. MM in Music Performance students graduate with performance and entrepreneurial skills enabling entry into the profession or further studies.

The MM in Music Performance degree can be pursued with any one of the following concentrations:

Collaborative Piano

Conducting (Choral)

Conducting (Instrumental)

Early Keyboard Instruments

Organ

Piano

Piano Pedagogy

String, Wind, Percussion

Vocal Pedagogy

Voice

Multiple Woodwinds

School of Music

The School of Music offers Master of Music degrees in music composition, music education, music performance, and music theory. Our outstanding facilities, world-class faculty, and numerous ensemble experiences provide an environment for artistic and academic success.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Research Methods in Music

Seminar in Music Research and Writing

Seminar in Music History

Seminar in Musical Analysis

Schenkerian Analysis

History of Opera

Song Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

32-35 credit hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a $65 application fee

transcripts from all institutions where coursework was completed (details)

three (3) letters of recommendation former professors, employers, or persons well-acquainted with the prospective student's academic and/or performance potential

Score from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) only if you wish to be nominated for a fellowship

Personal statement briefly outlining your academic and career goals

Non-US citizens must provide certification of financial support.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23328 USD / year

≈ 23328 USD / year
Out-of-State

23328 USD / year

≈ 23328 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8614 USD / year

≈ 8614 USD / year

Living costs

Greensboro

United States

1001 - 1540 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

School of Music

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Greensboro

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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