Overview

At Brass (Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba) programme from Roosevelt University students enjoy the opportunity to study in Chicago, a thriving musical and cultural center, with master teachers from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and other renowned ensembles.

Students graduate with comprehensive musicianship skills, performance capability, analytic abilities and stylistic knowledge.

Brass Performance majors enjoy a wide variety of performance opportunities at CCPA, within both large ensembles and small chamber music groups.

CCPA Ensembles perform not only in the gorgeous on-campus venues, but also at various historic venues throughout Chicago such as the CSO Symphony Center, the Harris Theater, the Auditorium Theatre and others.

Career Opportunities in Brass

Students graduate with comprehensive musicianship skills, performance capability, analytic abilities and stylistic knowledge.

Students go on to hold positions in major orchestras and ensembles throughout the world. Community engagement, social justice, business skills and professional development are woven into the curriculum as well.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applied Lessons

Large Ensembles

Chamber Music

Brass Performance Class

Degree Recital

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Liberal Arts View 416 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Brass Performance Program must first submit their Roosevelt University Application online. All CCPA applicants must also submit the Artistic Application, which allows applicants to provide more information about their artistic background, submit their audition preview or pre-screening recordings (no audio or video enhancements)

Brass Audition Requirements

Horn: Solos of the candidate’s choice from standard horn repertoire. Orchestral Studies applicants must also present at least five orchestral excerpts.

Tenor Trombone: One Rochut Etude; one intermediate or advanced technical etude; two contrasting works by Bozza, Hindemith, Corelli or Wagenseil. Orchestral Studies applicants must also present at least five standard excerpts.

Bass Trombone: One Rochut Melodious Etude; one advanced level Etude by Tommy Pederson; two solo works of contrasting styles. Orchestral Studies applicants must also present at least five standard excerpts.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34378 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34378 USD / year

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In-State

34378 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career Opportunities in Brass

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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