Program Overview
The Music with Emphasis in Historical Performance at Longy School of Music of Bard College is a MA programme in Arts & Design, 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 Music with Emphasis in Historical Performance 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 39,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Cambridge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Music with Emphasis in Historical Performance 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 on a period Instrument
- Baroque Orchestral Studies
- Early Music chamber ensemble
- Early Music department seminar
- Final jury or recital on a period instrument
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Artistic resume, personal statement, 2\xc2\xa0letters of recommendation\xc2\xa0(submitted through the online application)
- Transcripts/academic records\xc2\xa0(transcripts must be in English)
- TOEFL or IELTS scores\xc2\xa0(non-native English speakers only)
- FAFSA\xc2\x97Free Application for Federal Student Aid\xc2\xa0(Institution Code 021430)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 39,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 39,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 39,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 39,800 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Longy School of Music of Bard College 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 Longy School of Music of Bard College
Longy School of Music of Bard College
Cambridge, United States
Longy School of Music of Bard College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
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