About the course

The Performance curriculum develops the essential skills required for a successful career in performance while preparing students for the realities of a competitive world. Our roster of talented and distinguished faculty is drawn from the internationally renowned Cleveland Orchestra and other noted professional instrumental and vocal organizations. Students have ample opportunities to perform both on and off-campus, learn about the business of music, and take electives to prepare them for careers in related fields, ensuring they are both well-trained musicians and experienced performers. At the graduate level, the Master of Music in Performance provides an opportunity for further study in preparation for professional performance employment in the classical and jazz areas. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$74,904

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Cleveland
Summer (May), 2024	Cleveland
Fall (August), 2024	Cleveland
Spring (January), 2025	Cleveland
Summer (May), 2025	Cleveland
Fall (August), 2025	Cleveland
Spring (January), 2026	Cleveland
Summer (May), 2026	Cleveland

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cleveland State University - Shorelight

The following admission requirements apply to students who have not completed any college-level course work after completing secondary school.

　　Music students must complete an additional application and complete an audition. Students who have not completed a music theory course for college credit are also required to complete an oral and written placement exam.

　　Students applying as first-time freshmen must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.3 and will have successfully completed 13 core academic requirements:

　　4 years/units of English

　　3 years/units of Math

　　3 years/units of Natural Sciences

　　3 years/units of Social Sciences

　　Students graduating from an Ohio public or charter high school in 2014 and beyond must complete the Ohio Core Curriculum Requirements, which include:

　　4 years/units of English

　　4 years/units of Math, including Algebra II or an equivalent course

　　3 years/units of Science

　　3 years/units of Social Studies

　　1 year/unit of Fine Arts, to include courses taken in grades 7-12

　　Proof of English proficiency.

　　Students who have attended a US high school or secondary school in another country that follows the US high school curriculum must submit ACT or SAT scores. These students must submit a minimum total ACT score of 16, or a minimum old total SAT score of 770 (before March 1, 2016), or a minimum new total SAT score of 880 (after March 1, 2016). Students who are applying to the Honors College and student athletes must comply with NCAA eligibility requirements. The Honors College has higher requirements, please see the Honors College website for more information.

　　Official transcripts of academic work and completion certificates from each secondary school and university attended. PHOTOCOPIES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. If transcripts are not in English, please include an official/certified English translation of the original documents.

　　TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 and at least 17 in each section

　　TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550

　　IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 October 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cleveland State University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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