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Master of Music in Performance

Expand on your musical achievements or gain advanced skills to teach in the performing arts with a Master of Music in Performance in Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. The program offers an in-depth study of the history and theory of music and performance across 17 specialized concentrations.

Over the course of this multiyear degree, available on a full- or part-time basis, you’ll develop the expertise to execute or teach effective musical performance as a soloist or part of an ensemble. Much of the learning in this program is hands-on, as students are immersed in a host of ensembles and orchestral repertoires.

Students in this degree program receive individual instruction from Boyer’s award-winning faculty, comprising members of the The Philadelphia Orchestra and major metropolitan performing organizations, as well as artists who have performed as soloists or with ensembles from the around the world. Faculty members have performed with the

Through this connection, there are opportunities for students to learn directly from top international artists in real-world environments.

Faculty

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Classes & Curriculum

Instruction varies depending on your chosen instrument. Learn more about required and elective courses for each concentration.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Music offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2019–2020 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,068.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,423.00 per credit

Learn more about our tuition and fees.

Our Advisors

Faculty advisors will help you to shape your coursework and research activities to align with your goals and academic interests.

Charles Abramovic is the chair of Keyboard Studies.
Phone: 215-204-7388
Email: charles.abramovic@temple.edu

Christine Anderson is the coordinator of Voice and Opera.
Phone: 215-204-8375
Email: christine.anderson@temple.edu

Patricia Cornett is director of bands (winds and brass).
Phone: 215-204-8335
Email: patricia.cornett@temple.edu

Phillip O'Banion is the artistic director for percussion.
Phone: 215-204-8329
Email: obanion@temple.edu

Eduard Schmieder is the artistic director for strings.
Phone: 215-204-8071
Email: eduard.schmieder@temple.edu

Program Contacts

Student Clubs & Organizations

Participating in student groups provides peer support and future professional contacts. There are more than 200 student organizations at Temple University.

American Choral Directors Association provides students opportunities to experience choral conducting through guest lectures and rehearsal practice, and offers opportunities to earn practical experience through various regional and state conferences.
OWLchestra Community Orchestra is a community string orchestra composed of students and community members who want to play music together in a low-stress environment.
Temple University Percussion Club holds educational clinics, events and weekly meetings guided by percussion faculty members and professional percussionists, covering an array of drum-related topics such as percussion gear and marching percussion.

Learn more about clubs and organizations.

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