Overview

Key Features

Upon successful completion of Music - Performance Option at Montana State University Billings, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of music theory. They will do so by analyzing selected works in which they will identify and relate fundamental musical elements such as phrase structure, organization of harmonic elements, and the construction of rhythmic and melodic materials.
Demonstrate an understanding of the major historical musical styles by placing selected works, for which they will be provided scores and recordings, into appropriate time frames. During this process they will document and comment on elements such as harmonic style, melodic and rhythmic structure, dynamic structure, the use of ornamentation, etc., as they relate to each of the historical style periods.
Perform an upper divisional jury at the end of their sophomore year (30 minutes for performance majors, 20 minutes for general music majors and teaching licensure majors).
Students in the Performance Option will display the technical and musical ability to perform significant musical literature at an advanced level.
Students in the Performance Option will perform two one-hour adjudicated solo recitals at the end of their junior and senior years. Prior to each recital, they must qualify by successfully performing a pre-recital jury for the music faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory

Keyboard Skills

Aural Perception

World Music

Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: MSU Billings has rolling admission, this means prospective students may apply at any time.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 706 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

High School Transcripts/GED or HiSET scores for review
Advanced Placement Scores (if you have taken these exams)
ACT/SAT Scores (optional)
Immunization Records
College Transcripts (any previous courses taken in HS or with another institution)

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Tuition Fee

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International

21666 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21666 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21350 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21350 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6710 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Billings

945 - 1958 USD /month

Living costs

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