Overview

Students study one-on-one with studio faculty on a weekly basis developing both solo and group performance expertise on their individual instruments, which is further provided in chamber coaching and group ensemble work.

Performance majors at the University of Minnesota supplement their applied study with courses that develop their comprehensive musicianship through theory and ear training, musicology, conducting, and upper-division writing, alongside other School of Music students.

Tracks

Classical Guitar

In this track, students study the theory and practice of classical guitar, a field inclusive of endeavors in improvisation, collaboration, and composition. As members of the School of Music Guitar Studio, students adopt a rich musical background, take one-on-one applied guitar lessons with studio faculty, and pursue study in introductory keyboard, additional electives, and a variety of ensembles, including Guitar Ensemble.

Harp

Students pursuing a BMus in harp performance will receive a strong interdisciplinary musical education. In addition to the one-on-one applied study with the harp studio faculty, harpists will also focus on chamber and orchestral ensemble work while taking courses in music theory, musicology, introductory keyboard, and electives of interest.

Organ

Organ performance majors will achieve a world-class musical education alongside other talented organists while studying one-on-one with organ studio faculty and collectively in organ studio class. Students will explore the study of the keyboard in-depth, choosing from courses in piano, jazz improvisation, harpsichord, and organ literature, taking courses specific to organ majors, and performing with other School of Music students in one of the choral ensembles.

Piano

As a part of the competitive piano performance program, experienced pianists will pursue intensive study with the piano studio faculty in both one-on-one applied lessons and weekly studio hour class and chamber ensembles, while developing their comprehensive musicianship through coursework in advanced keyboard skills, piano pedagogy, harpsichord, piano literature, and electives of interest.

String, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion

Study the technique, performance, and theory of a string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument through one-on-one lessons with studio faculty, as well as group ensemble work in either band or orchestra and chamber ensembles. Students in this program will gain a strong musical background through coursework in keyboard, music major classes, and practice performing in an ensemble.

Voice

Students pursuing a BMus in voice will receive an in-depth and well-rounded training in the vocal arts, developing their solo skills in classical art song through one-on-one lessons with voice faculty, and group performance through the choral and opera ensembles, and comprehensive vocal artistry through vocal pedagogy courses; diction and vocal literature; and French, German, and Italian.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Guitar Literature

Guitar Pedagogy

Harp: Music Major

Keyboard Skills

Organ Literature

Piano Pedagogy

Violin: Music Major

History of Western Music

Chorus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120 to 125 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, 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

Admission to the B. Mus in performance is contingent upon passing an audition on a primary instrument.

Auditions are highly competitive with students normally having studied their instrument with a one-on-one instructor for a number of years.

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

Self-Reported Academic Record: High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 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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