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9 Bachelor's degrees in Music Performance in New Zealand

Performance
The Performance course from University of Canterbury develops creative ideas and expression through all styles of music. With rapid growth and cultural shifts in the music industry, professional artists need the skills to be flexible and adaptive performers.

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance
Immerse yourself in the roots and future of contemporary music through jazz performance, improvisation and research. Prepare yourself for a career as a performer or composer, or study jazz because you have a passion for it in the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance programme from Victoria University of Wellington.

Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance
If you love music whether it be listening to it, playing an instrument, singing or composing and want to study the subject in depth at the leading music school in New Zealand, then a Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance from Victoria University of Wellington is right for you.

Bachelor of Music in Instrumental, Vocal Composition
If you love music—whether it be listening to it, playing an instrument, singing or composing—and want to study the subject in depth at the leading music school in New Zealand, then a Bachelor of Instrumental, Vocal Composition is right for you. The Bachelor of Music in Instrumental, Vocal Composition program is offered by Victoria University of Wellington.
Studio Production
The Studio Production programme at the University of Otago is a three-year Bachelor of Music (MusB) endorsement. This full-time course focuses on modern recording technologies and creative workflows. Students gain practical expertise in sound engineering and media production within a professional, hands-on environment.
Performance
The Performance programme of The University of Auckland will expand your musical technique and understanding within your choice of a performance, jazz, composition, songcraft and music production, musicology, or music education specialisation at New Zealand’s largest tertiary music school.
Performance
The Performance programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year Bachelor of Music (MusB) degree. Available for full-time study, this course focuses on developing elite technical skills and stage presence. Students receive personalised tuition to master their chosen instrument or voice in a vibrant creative environment.
Creativity (Performing Arts)
Stand out from the crowd and let your style shine with the final year of this Bachelor of Creativity (Performing Arts) from Wellington Institute of Technology. Build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired to create an original body of work for your industry-ready portfolio. Learn from industry professionals who will teach you the skills to be work-ready.
Music and Performing Arts
Students int the Music and Performing Arts program at Waikato Institute of Technology will develop their own musical voice and learn skills for a career on stage, behind the curtain, or in the production suite.