About the course

When you study violin at The Hartt School, you will receive comprehensive musical training. Strong musical training and versatility are needed to make a career as a performer. As an instrumentalist at Hartt, you receive training in performance, pedagogy, and career development. Solo, chamber, and large ensemble opportunities provide experience in standard repertoire and new works. Students of exceptional ability who wish to concentrate on professional development with a minimum of academic requirements may apply for admission to the Graduate Professional Diploma program. The GPD has performance classes identical to the Master's program without the additional study in music theory and music history. Applicants are to have earned a Performance Diploma, Bachelor of Music degree, or equivalent, at an accredited institution. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$29,736

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hartford

Applicants for this degree will have completed a bachelor's degree in music from an accredited institution or from a comparable foreign school.

　　Graduate applicants must submit two or three examples of your work with the application. These will be reviewed ahead of your scheduled audition/interview day by the composition faculty. They will use these compositions as the basis for the conversation that develops during your interview.

　　The following supporting documents must be submitted with your application or within two weeks of applying:

　　Letter of Intent

　　Performance/Professional Resume

　　Repertoire list: Required for all auditioning applicants

　　Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Minimum score: 550 paper-based or 80 internet-based.

　　The IELTS is also accepted with a minimum score of 6.5 or higher.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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