Master of Music in Historical Performance (MMHP) Applicants
The Master of Music in Historical Performance (MMHP) is a two-year program intended for a limited number of students who have acquired skills on historical instruments and who wish to pursue practical study in performance in combination with the study of performance practice and musicology.
Concentration Areas Offered
- Baroque Cello and Viola da Gamba
- Historical Instruments: Baroque Cello, Baroque Flute, Baroque Violin, Fortepiano, Harpsichord, Organ, Recorder, or Viola da Gamba
- Historical Keyboard Instruments Concentration (a combined study of fortepiano, harpsichord, and organ)
- Historical Oboes Concentration: Baroque Oboe, Classical/Modern Oboe, and other oboes (da caccia, d’amore)
| Application for Admission | December 1 |
|---|---|
| Application Fee Payment | December 4 |
| Screening Materials | December 4 |
| Notification of Admission | April 1 |
| Reply/Deposit Due | May 1 |
The application for Fall 2025 is now closed. The application for Fall 2026 will be available in September 2025.
Step 1: Complete the Application for Admission
Deadline: December 1
Select the link below to access the Application Management portal. Follow the instructions on how to create an account to start a new application. Be sure to select the appropriate program before creating your application. See the list of instrument areas offered in the program.
Step 2: Pay the Application Fee
Deadline: December 4
The conservatory has an application fee of $100 (fee waivers accepted).
After you submit the Application for Admission, you will be directed to your Applicant Portal. This portal contains a link that should be used to submit your application fee. No applicant will be granted an audition or be considered without receipt of the application fee. In addition to fee payment, the Applicant Portal can be used to track the receipt of required materials.
Step 3: Take the audition
The audition is the most important component. You can find all the available audition dates and requirements on our auditions & interviews web page. We offer many on-campus, and virtual options, but if you’ve never visited campus or met with our faculty, we encourage you to use the audition as your opportunity to do so. We look forward to meeting you.