As a graduate student in the Master of Music (M.M.) in Performance program, you'll study with master teachers, many of whom are renowned performers in their fields. You will perform in a variety of ensembles that rank among the finest in the country by virtue of the quality of concerts, recordings, broadcasts, tours, and repertoire.
Duquesne's School of Music has a common body of knowledge and skills for all graduate degree areas, including Professional Competence, Musicianship, Creativity and Scholarship, and Pedagogy and Communication.
Pathway 1 - TOEFL 60 / IELTS 5.5 / Duolingo English Test 85
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Advanced Reading B | ESL CAP 1 | ESL CAP 1 |
| Advanced Grammar B | Ensemble 1 | Ensemble 2 |
| Advanced Speaking B | Applied Study | Applied Study |
| Term Paper | Chamber Music | Chamber Music |
| Academic Discourse |
- ESL CAP 2 may be assigned if needed in the spring semester.
Pathway 2 - TOEFL 70 / IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo English Test 95
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| ESL CAP 1 | ESL CAP 1 |
| Ensemble 1 | Ensemble 1 |
| Applied Study | Applied Study |
| Chamber Music | Chamber Music |
| Introduction to Research in Music |
Summer semester: Students will be given access to Music Practice Rooms during their first semester of ESL coursework.
ESL CAP 2 may be assigned if needed in the spring semester
Costs
ESL Course cost per hour = $307
Academic Course per credit = $1,756
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Advanced B Coursework = $6,140 | ESL CAP 1 (5-16 hours, depending on placement) = $1,535 - $4,912 | ESL CAP 1 (5-16 hours, depending on placement) = $1,535 - $4,912 |
| Academic Courses (3 performance courses) = $7,024 | Academic Courses (3 performance courses) - $7,024 | |
| TOTAL: $6,140 | TOTAL: $8,559 - $11,936 | TOTAL: $8,559 - $11,936 |