Performance - Classical - Instrumental (other than piano), B.M.

About This Degree

Completion of this major prepares one for a career as an instrumental performer (solo or ensemble), private instrument teacher, or conductor.  Continued study may include a master’s degree instrumental performance, instrumental literature, or conducting.

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:

• Audition is required to be admitted into the program.
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 in music courses is required.
• All applied instructions need to be taken with chamber music, large ensemble and music seminar.
• The institution maintains articulation agreements with regional community colleges that define transfer credit policy by course. The Music department, however, requires placement exams in performance, harmony, ear training, and keyboard; the placement exams confirm or deny transfer credit in each course and level.