Overview

Why major in Music Performance at Missouri State University?

You’ll enjoy a wide range of performance options, including musical theatre, chamber orchestra, opera and marching band.
You’ll gain access to our facilities, including practice rooms, performance halls and our recording studio.
You’ll benefit from our alumni network, made up of graduates who have found success in opera, recording arts such as jazz and pop, composition, higher education and much more.

You will find your forte in a multifaceted program that allows you to study music from every perspective.

A lifetime of performing, teaching and composing

A music degree from Missouri State University prepares you to work as a professional musician. The following is a sampling of the careers our graduates have pursued:

Music teacher, band director, vocal instructor or choir director
Symphony orchestra performer
Vocalist with civic and metropolitan operas
Working on Disney’s “The Lion King” musical in New York City
Touring and singing with a Swedish operatic metal band
Recording solo jazz CDs
Performing and recording experimental electronic music
Pursuing advanced, graduate degrees in music

Programme Structure

Modules included:

Recital Attendance

Applied Music

Music History

Public Affairs

Performing Ensemble

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

We review completed applications for admission on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the free online application for admission.

Submit digital, unofficial copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

The SAT and ACT tests are not required for international students.

Have your IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores sent to Missouri State University.

Complete the Statement of Financial Support (download and save the PDF to complete the form) and request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds. Submit digital copies by uploading .pdf or .jpg files to the application system.

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

21198 USD / year

≈ 21198 USD / year
Out-of-State

20460 USD / year

≈ 20460 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10828 USD / year

≈ 10828 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 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

A lifetime of performing, teaching and composing

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Springfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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