Overview

University of Massachusetts Lowell Music Performance - Instrumental or Vocal seeks to train music performers of the modern era who have developed a sense of personal entrepreneurship that can be applied within both traditional and newly emerging performance contexts.

Mission

UMass Lowell's Performance Program has a tri-fold mission:

To prepare musicians for viable careers in performance through acquisition of technical, creative, and entrepreneurial skills;

To promote, preserve and advance live music and the performing arts in American society; and

To produce the next generation of musical innovators, thinkers, and leaders.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Composition

Applied Music

Recital Attendance

Applied Keyboard

Applied Music Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Rolling Decision: August 1 (We welcome applications for select majors, where space is available, on a case-by-case basis)

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Performance View 711 other Bachelors in Music Performance in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application, UMass Lowell Application or Coalition Application by Scoir.

Your official school transcript (grades 9-11).

A personal essay (250-650 words)

A letter of recommendation from someone who is familiar with your abilities (a teacher, college counselor, coach, employer, etc.).

English Proficiency

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

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Out-of-State

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16814 USD / year

≈ 16814 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Music Performance - Instrumental or Vocal.

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Living costs

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