Overview

Why study the Music Performance at Gordon College?

Be part of a strong, supportive community dedicated to academic and musical excellence, and to living at the intersection of faith and the arts. You’ll study under acclaimed faculty—with additional master classes by nationally renowned musicians—while performing in our state-of-the-art Phillips Recital Hall, designed by the architect behind the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Seiji Ozawa Hall. Plus, Gordon’s location offers the best of both worlds—a quiet environment conducive to focused study as well as quick access to incredible concerts on campus and in the nearby music and arts hub of Boston.

What careers can I pursue with a music performance major?

Under the wing of expert faculty who are accomplished professional musicians and mentors, your top-level training will prepare you for graduate school and careers in music, including:

Professional performance with an orchestra or chamber ensemble
Private studio teaching
Church or commercial music
Teaching at the collegiate level
Community program, youth, and adult ensemble leadership
Music therapy
Arts management

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Music Theory Labs

Music History and Literature

World Music

20th-Century Techniques

Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling Admission for Spring.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

Music Performance View 714 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application.
Schedule your admissions interview: Your admissions interview may be conducted by phone or Skype.
Send your official academic records: These must be received from all secondary school(s). For transfer applicants, all records from universities attended are also required.
Send your test scores.
Complete the International Student Finance Form.

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

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year

Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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