Designed for students seeking intensive study with a major artist-teacher and performance experience to develop into a highly qualified professional musician. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in music or its equivalent as well as substantial solo and ensemble repertoire.

Curriculum

The Master of Music in Performance: Strings requires a minimum of 30 credits. Coursework to include:

• Private lessons
• Ensemble participation
• String Quartet (for violin, viola, cello) or Orchestral Repertory (for double bass)
• Non-Performance SMTD electives

Final Project

The presentation of a recital

Students may elect to pursue a double-major in Performance & Chamber Music, which may be completed in two years.

Audition & Interview Dates

For requirement details, please see the Degree Requirements and Term-by-Term Layout for Current Students.

How To Apply

Applicants must:

• apply to U-M via the SMTD Graduate Application by December 1
• Submit an SMTD Artistic Profile by December 1 for a live audition
• Have all supplemental materials sent to SMTD

Click “Apply Now” below to read more detailed information about the application requirements and procedures.

Please send inquiries regarding the SMTD application process to SMTD.admissions@umich.edu. To learn more about SMTD, sign up for an Information Session.