Music: Historical Performance Practice

Our two-year program is formulated to suit your individual needs based, in part, on a diagnostic examination taken upon entering the program. A minimum of 21 hours of coursework is required, together with 12 hours of applied music, proficiency in one relevant foreign language, and a lecture recital. We also require you to participate in two or more music ensembles each semester.

Each member of our faculty is dedicated to your individual success and encourages you to pursue outside engagements that will contribute to your professional development and a well-rounded education.

As a student in this master’s program, you may audition for the Doctoral of Musical Arts (DMA) program at Case Western Reserve after three semesters of study. If successful, coursework already completed will count toward your DMA requirements.

Applicants with good academic records from fully accredited universities and colleges will be considered for admission. Admission must be recommended by the department or professional school of the university in which the applicant proposes to study and must be approved by the dean of graduate studies. 

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. 

More information about the graduate application and audition process in music is provided in the Graduate Application Procedures.