Overview

String instruments bring beautiful, powerful sound to music of all styles. In the Strings program from Texas Christian University, you’ll learn from nationally and internationally recognized violin, viola, cello, bass, harp and guitar musicians.

You’ll grow as a musician through studio instruction, orchestral performance, chamber music study, instrumental pedagogy and other areas of special interest. Whether you dream of a career performing on the stage or teaching in the classroom, you’ll get the training you need to succeed.

Career Prospects

Many career options are possible upon graduation, including performance, teaching or arts administration. TCU School of Music alumni often lead sections of professional orchestras, enjoy solo careers, tour with chamber music groups, establish music businesses or conservatories or even lead community outreach programs, like the B Sharp Foundation in Fort Worth.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ear Training

Form and Analysis

Electro-Acoustic Music

Chamber Music

Elementary Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Fall intake

Applications received after February 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Worth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

Application Fee

Official High School Transcript

Essay

Counselor Evaluation/Recommendation

Teacher Evaluation/Recommendation

SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

English Proficiency (International Applicants Only)

Official College Transcripts

Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants Only)

Optional Application Materials

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year
Out-of-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63500 USD / year

≈ 63500 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Worth

United States

1071 - 1679 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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Career Prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fort Worth

Funding

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