Students in the Bachelor of Music in Performance may study orchestral or band instruments, piano, organ, harpsichord, guitar, or voice. They must present at least two recitals and perform in a variety of ensembles. There are also opportunities for outside work.

The auditioning student must demonstrate outstanding ability on his or her instrument, and be highly motivated toward high standards of achievement. This program is focused on the mastery of performance skills. Faculty and staff work closely with each student musician to nurture technical and artistic growth.

Those interested in pursuing a professional performance career often continue directly into graduate study after completing the undergraduate degree. The same is true of students interested in securing a position as an applied music teacher at a college or university. Some graduates create their own teaching studios, and become vital and active teachers and performers in their communities.

Our faculty are seasoned veterans of the concert stage, whose careers have included performances throughout the world.  They have included members of the New York Philharmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and the New York Met Orchestra, and members of our voice faculty have sung with the New York Metropolitan Opera. Their close ties with New York and international performing and teaching organizations offer students exciting connections to the most vibrant music scenes in the United States and abroad.

Links to the MSU Undergraduate Catalog course listings:

• Music Major, Performance Concentration (Instrumental Primary) (B.Mus.)
• Music Major, Performance Concentration (Keyboard Primary) (B.Mus.)
• Music Major, Performance Concentration (Voice Primary) (B.Mus.)

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