Overview

The Bachelor of Music degree track is a performance intensive plan of study designed to develop students’ aesthetic, artistic and technical development. The Music - Instrumental Performance program of the Southeast Missouri State University requires substantial work in applied study as well as significant participation through a variety of large performing ensembles and smaller chamber music ensembles. Students will also study music theory and analysis, music history, in addition to literature and pedagogy for their chosen applied instrument.

More than ten ensembles for instrumental and vocal students are available at Southeast, giving students many opportunities to gain valuable performing experience. Students also have the opportunity to participate in small chamber groups of various instrumental combinations.

BM in Music Instrumental Performance graduates work in education, business and arts industries. Examples of job titles include teacher, performer, songwriter, music publisher and concert promoter.

What You'll Do

Study and interact with performing artists and educators that are highly qualified, recognized nationally and internationally

Attend classes and lessons on the beautiful River Campus in state-of-the-art performance facilities

Participate in a wide range of vocal performance ensembles and Opera Workshop

Have the option of adding a minor in Fine Arts Entrepreneurship, further enhancing your ability to be creative and innovative in developing your chosen career

Study in a program that is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music

Internships & Career Opportunities

Fort Collins Opera

St. Louis Symphony

Memphis Symphony

Kansas City Symphony

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History & Literature of Music from 1827

Applied Music: Instrumental

Theories of Music in Culture

Aural Skills

Functional Piano

Chamber Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Girardeau, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology Music Performance View 711 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

Successful completion of Level 5 of Southeast’s IEP.

English proficiency tests

Diploma from a U.S. high school

Diploma from an international school with U.S. regional accreditation

Diploma from IB curriculum school whose sole medium of instruction is English

Diploma from a non-U.S. high school/secondary education where English language is the sole medium of instruction.

SAT test score of 450 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.

A score of 21 or better Combined English/Writing score on the ACT Plus Writing test

Successful completion of Level 112 in the ELS Language School

Other proof of English proficiency may be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17664 USD / year

≈ 17664 USD / year
Out-of-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10194 USD / year

≈ 10194 USD / year

Additional Details

National and Local: 8,558.70 USD per year International: 15,803.70 USD per year

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

United States

800 - 1300 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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What You'll Do

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Girardeau

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