The Master's in Instrumental Music: Solo is an advanced performance-based graduate program designed to develop exceptional artistic, technical, and interpretative skills in solo instrumental performance. The program focuses on intensive individual instruction, advanced repertoire studies, music interpretation, performance practice, music theory, and artistic research. Students refine their musicianship through solo recitals, masterclasses, ensemble collaborations, and scholarly exploration of musical styles and traditions. The program encourages the development of a distinctive artistic identity while preparing graduates for professional careers as solo performers, educators, composers, accompanists, and researchers in the field of music.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
Extra Notes
Requirements
An applicant should be a (prospective) bachelor’s degree holder or be deemed to have an equivalent educational background according to applicable laws and meet one of the following qualification requirements.
a) An applicant who completed primary, secondary, and tertiary education in foreign countries (equivalent to all of elementary, middle, and high school and undergraduate school) and earned a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university or is expected to earn a degree by February 2026.
(For example, in Japan, individuals who are expected to complete their bachelor's degree by March 2026 can apply.)
※Those who are expected to earn a Bachelor’s degree in July 2026 or later cannot apply for the program.
b) A defector from North Korea or a foreign national whose parents are also foreign nationals are eligible to apply. Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from a domestic or overseas accredited university or is expected to earn the degree by February 2026.
※ Those with multiple citizenships or no citizenship are not deemed as foreigners.