Overview

This is an intensive study in individual and ensemble performance, pedagogy, music business and entrepreneurship, and hands-on training in conducting and music technology. You’ll hone your craft under the guidance of our expert faculty and specialize in voice, piano, or instrumental music. A pedagogy track is also available if you want to teach and mentor future musicians. The Performance degree at Anderson University (South Carolina) could lead to a career as a musician or singer, music director or composer, sound engineer, high school music teacher, music therapist, or entertainer.

Careers

The global music industry is a $20 billion business. Anderson University students have found careers as songwriters or composers in Nashville, TN; opened their own recording studios; or served as piano accompanists. The doors are open to many careers in the music industry with a Music Performance degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music History
Piano Proficiency Exam
Music Technology
Performance Pedagogy
Conducting I: Technical Foundations
Music Business and Entrepreneurship
Theory and Musicianship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Anderson, United States

Disciplines

Music 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.

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General requirements

Application
$40 application fee
Official high school transcript

Two essays (prompts)

Official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores
If you are submitting a test score, then you will not be required to submit essays.
Letter of recommendation
Résumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year
Out-of-State

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year

Living costs

Anderson

United States

1600 - 2783 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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