Overview

In addition to traditional core courses expected of a BM in piano performance, students receive uniquely career-ready training and opportunities following the school-wide belief in entrepreneurship.

The Department of Keyboard Performance at University of Miami offers a bachelor of music performance degree and a performer's certificate in piano, It is a dynamic center for music scholarship. Regardless if a student is more versed in classical or contemporary repertoire, the performance and academic opportunities are exceptional and for all areas of keyboard study.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Music degree in Keyboard Performance is to:

Provide students the highest quality of education available in the areas of piano performance and musicianship that will provide the foundation for a successful teaching career at an institution or private studio, and which could also lead toward a professional performance career as a classical pianist

Stimulate the student’s awareness and artistic creativity in the field of piano performance

Provide students public performance opportunities in a supportive and encouraging environment

Provide students performance skills necessary for careers in teaching, success at national/international piano competitions, and to further their skills in performance

Provide students a learning environment for developing as performing musicians

Instruct students in developing their playing technique, musical knowledge, and performing personalities in order for them to share these insights with their future students

Introduce and educate students in the vast amount of literature available for the classical piano

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organ
Non-Major Class Piano
Keyboard Studies
Musical Theatre Accompanying
Vocal Accompanying

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , Local
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , Local
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the Common Application. Upon submitting, you will be asked to pay a $70 nonrefundable application fee.

If you have attended a secondary school outside of the United States, you must submit your official secondary school documents (transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, examination results, etc.)

We require you to submit two letters of recommendation: one from a high school guidance counselor and one from a teacher.

The University of Miami is need-aware for first-year international undergraduate applicants. This means that, for a portion of international applicants, the Admission Committee will consider that student’s ability to pay tuition without the need for financial aid.

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

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year
Out-of-State

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

63456 USD / year

≈ 63456 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Keyboard Performance.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Miami

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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