Overview

Graduate students of flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon hone their skills through major lessons, studio classes, woodwind workshops and performance forums. Intensive ensemble work takes place as part of various chamber groups and conducted large ensembles, including the School’s principal conducted faculty-student group, The Ensemble at California Institute of the Arts CalArts.

Overview

The repertoire surveys Western classical music from the medieval to the modern, as well as contemporary styles, diverse musical cultures, improvisation, digital technology and interdisciplinary media. The curriculum also includes classes in composition, creative skills and pedagogy, allowing students to build a well-rounded, versatile skill set.

All graduate Winds players are required to pass a Mid-Residence Recital and a Graduation Jury and Recital in order to obtain the degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Woodwind Workshop
Jazz History
Improvisation: Uses & Lineage
Music Cultures
Studies in Experimental Pop
Studies in Avant-Rock & Noise
Survey of Sound Art

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, 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

Upload your portfolio and/or plan your audition
Upload unofficial transcripts showing all academic work
Request at least two letters of recommendation be sent to CalArts
We do not require the SAT, ACT, or GRE as part of your application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60650 USD / year

≈ 60650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

60650 USD / year

≈ 60650 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 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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