Overview

Performance Studies

All students in the Graduate Instrumental Arts Program at Bard College receive weekly private instruction from Bard Conservatory’s world-class faculty. They also participate in Bard Conservatory’s robust chamber music program and the Bard Conservatory Orchestra.

Academic Studies

In a four-semester academic track combining Music History and Music Theory, this sequence of courses helps students understand the connections between the internal theoretical structure of the music—i.e. how the piece is put together to create internal coherence—and the broader influences from music history, political and cultural history, philosophy and esthetics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studio Instruction

Instrumental Chamber Music

Orchestra

Music Theory

Performance Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree, post-secondary conservatory diploma, or demonstrated equivalent credential required
Academic and performance record demonstrating the capacity to excel in full-time studies
Applicants in performance must present an audition
Artistic Résumé
Personal Statement
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts
English Proficiency Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52370 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52370 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

52370 USD / year

≈ 52370 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Performance Studies

Academic Studies

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Cambridge

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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