Overview

All Performance courses (including lessons and ensembles) are open by audition to all students regardless of major, and admission to all concerts presented by the Department is free or discounted for students.

Binghamton offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music (BA), the Bachelor of Music in Performance (BMus) and the Music Minor.

What you'll learn

The BA in Music at Binghamton University is a liberal-arts program requiring 52 credits in music, emphasizing coursework in music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, as well as elective options in music composition, musicology, music analysis and other areas. Performance courses in ensembles and studio lessons are also required. Incoming students are expected to read music, and must successfully audition for studio lessons before declaring the major. The BA is frequently completed as part of a double major. Recent graduates have continued to graduate school and careers in music composition, classical and pop-music performance, musicology, music production, music education, arts administration and a wide range of musical and non-musical fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music
Theory
Musicianship
Music Cultures: Western Classical
Music Management
Music Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

The application deadline is Nov. 1. All application materials, including portfolios must be submitted by Dec. 1.

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit Your Transcript
Complete the Test-Optional Form
Submit One Teacher/Counselor Recommendation
Demonstrate English Proficiency
Submit Financial Support Documents

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28970 USD / year

≈ 28970 USD / year
Out-of-State

28970 USD / year

≈ 28970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Binghamton

United States

910 - 1984 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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