Overview

The Performance program offered by University of Memphis is intended for those musicians planning to work at the most advanced academic and professional levels of music. This program offers you an opportunity to bring creative and performance achievement to a high level while enriching individual backgrounds with academic studies, including specialized training in music history, theory, and other areas.

Students are expected to demonstrate strong academic capabilities in addition to a high level of achievement in performance

Outcomes:

Performance students will perform and rehearse in an area of specialization at the highest level of professional practice.

Performance students will display a thorough understanding of the history of their instrument and comprehensive knowledge of the repertoire and literature specific to the area of specialization.

Performance students will demonstrate historical and theoretical knowledge supportive of the development of individualized interpretations within a full range of musical styles

Programme Structure

Curriculum

Our programs combine the rigorous study of conducting techniques and literature with related work in

performance,

music theory, and

musicology in a vibrant and intimate setting, all within a major research university.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 67 other PhDs in Music Performance in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Baccalaureate or Master’s Degree: The applicant must provide an unofficial transcript showing that a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent was awarded by an accredited college or university or is expected to be awarded within one term. If accepted to the University of Memphis, the student must provide an official transcript by the end of their first semester. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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