Overview

Key Features

The Music - Performance program from Portland State University will immerse you in music history through rigorous instruction in theory, orchestration, research methods, music literature, and pedagogy. You will have the opportunity for individualized applied lessons in your instrument of choice, as well as hands-on experience performing in ensembles, concerts, and recitals both on and off-campus. In addition, you will have the chance to acquire small group experience in chamber music.

The students are given opportunities to hone leadership skills and solo playing, as well as mentorship from renowned professionals on faculty.

Career opportunities:

Most of our alumni go on to pursue a doctorate or a career as a freelance musician and studio teacher, as well as a solo chamber and ensemble performer. Related careers include: arts administrator, artistic director, professor, and music entrepreneur.

Recent graduates hold faculty positions at Pacific University and Portland Community College were accepted into doctoral programs at University of Miami and University of North Texas, and perform with the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theater Orchestra, Portland Opera, and the Vancouver Symphony.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Music History Entrance Exam

Graduate Music Theory Entrance Exam

Applied Music

Graduate Project or Recital

Music Research Methods

Analytical Techniques

Music History: The Renaissance Period

Music History: The Baroque Period

Music History: Early 20th Century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to graduate study in the University, each student must successfully take the music placement examination prepared by and administered in the School of Music & Theater. The placement examination must be passed or the recommended review course must be passed with a grade of B or better before a student may enroll in a graduate history or theory course. All courses used to satisfy graduate requirements, whether taken in the School or elsewhere, must be graded B or above.
Admission to the School of Music & Theater's graduate program requires a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 for admission.

Copies of official degree certificate/diploma
Certified translation of transcripts
Financial documentation demonstrating adequate financial support for at least the first year of study

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9144 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9144 USD / year

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In-State

6288 USD / year

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Living costs

Portland

United States

1271 - 2262 USD / month

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