Program Overview
The Contemporary Chamber Music at Oberlin College & Conservatory is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Contemporary Chamber Music programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 49,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Oberlin, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Contemporary Chamber Music programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principal Private Study
- Chamber Music Coaching
- Intro Research/Writing
- Musicology
- Music Theory
- Entrepreneurship/Prof Dev Electives
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Transcripts for each member of the ensemble
- Three references for the ensemble (letters not required, ensure the same references are used on all members\' applications)
- Ensemble biography, artistic statement for the ensemble, and the ensemble repertoire list (to be submitted as part of the application, lead member only)
- Sample paper-length academic musical writing from each member of the ensemble. This should be a substantial paper from an undergraduate upper level Music Theory or Music History class.
- Theory diagnostic exam (to be administered at the audition site)
- Test scores not required but TOEFL is set at 100 for non-native speakers
- Sample video recording, ideally from a live performance. This will not be used as a screening as much as to represent how the group presents itself.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,928 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Oberlin College & Conservatory directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Oberlin College & Conservatory
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Berlin, Germany
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Oberlin, Ohio, United States. Founded as the Oberlin Collegiate Institute in 1833, it is the oldest coeducational...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months