This program in early music (up to 1850) combines advanced study in performance, music history, and performance practices. Students should expect to spend two years in full-time study in Cleveland.
Admission
Admission to the program is granted to those who demonstrate a high level of early music performance skill and good scholarly potential. An audition is required.
For more details on the graduate application and audition process, please refer to the Graduate Applications page.
Program Requirements
All programs are formulated to suit the needs of the individual student (based in part on a diagnostic examination taken upon entering the program) and require the consent of the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Historical Performance Practice. A minimum of 21 hours of course work is required, together with 12 hours of applied music, proficiency in one relevant foreign language, and a lecture-recital (3 hours).
Find detailed program requirements, course distribution, and a sample plan of study in the General Bulletin.
Degree Overlap
Students in this program who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment may petition to enter either the DMA in Historical Performance Practice or the PhD in Musicology program before the completion of the MA degree.
For more information, review the Degree Overlap section in the General Bulletin.
Music Handbook and Advising
Current graduate and professional students in music should review departmental policies and procedures in the Graduate Music Handbook. The handbook provides additional information regarding graduate assistantships, general expectations and responsibilities, program outcomes, decision points, performances, scholarly activity, outside work, prizes/awards, deadlines, petitions, examinations, advancement to candidacy, and student record-keeping.
Additional resources and forms are available on the Current Graduate Students page.