Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance

Curriculum & Requirements

Piano Performance Major, Bachelor of Music (BM)

Required: students must audition for the piano performance major with three contrasting works from the standard repertoire, one of which may be a chamber work, and be accepted into a studio for performance study.

In programs leading to the Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, the program provides thoroughly professional and supportive training. Students in this program may focus on pedagogy, collaborative pianism, performance or a combination of those areas. This leads to myriad pathways for lucrative careers in the field. This course of study presupposes that the student will have a strong background in piano performance skills, demonstrated in the entrance audition. The piano performance curriculum includes solo and duo performance, pedagogy, collaborative piano, improvisation, chamber music and accompanying skills.

Grade Requirement for all majors offered by the Music Department: the minimum acceptable grade for any music course required for graduation (including transferred music courses) is ≥C.

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