Program Overview
The Master of Music - Keyboard Collaborative Arts at University of Southern California 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 Master of Music - Keyboard Collaborative Arts 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Music - Keyboard Collaborative Arts 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
- Individual Instruction KCA
- Interpretation of Baroque Music
- Song Interpretation Master Class
- Chamber Music Interpretation Master Class
- Research Materials and Techniques
- Music Since 1900
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be considered for the KCA program, ALL applicants are required to audition live in person. The applicant must submit a complete list of repertoire including: songs, arias, sonatas/multi-movement works, concerti, character pieces, complete operas; solo, choral, and ballet repertoire. Audition requirements consist of:
- Two piano solos from contrasting stylistic periods, performed by memory
- Two complete, contrasting instrumental sonatas
- Four songs representing stylistic and linguistic variety
- One aria
- A demonstration of sight-reading ability
- A demonstration of skills in diction and translation in one or more of the following: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Russian and the International Phonetic Alphabet.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 28,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern California 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 University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months