Overview

The Performance program of Hope College is a professional music degree that prepares students for professional music involvement, and/or graduate work in music performance.

Graduates of the Department of Music have gone on to careers as:

Teachers at major universities

Hornist in the New York Philharmonic Orchestra

Teachers in elementary and secondary schools

Leading baritone in a prominent Eastern opera company

Cellist in a French orchestra

Staff accompanists with opera companies and at a major university

Keyboardist and assistant conductor for Broadway production of Lion King

Stage director for Metropolitan Opera Company

Leading contralto with Lyric Opera of Chicago

Church musicians

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concert Attendance

Perspectives in Music

Theory

Aural Skills

Keyboard Skills

Eurhythmics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Complete your application by this date. After November 1, the university processes applications and mails decisions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 713 other Bachelors in Music Performance in United States

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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

Common Application or Hope College Application

Secondary school transcript (submitted by your guidance counselor)

Official transcripts from any post-secondary school attended

Verification of Financial Support

Evidence of proficiency in English

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

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Out-of-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

43450 USD / year

≈ 43450 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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

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Overview

Graduates of the Department of Music have gone on to careers as:

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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