Overview

The Music - Classical Performance course from Bridgewater State University is designed for students who wish to perform at a high level in solo and ensemble settings and who seek further continued study in graduate school programs.

Careers in Music

Students with a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from BSU are highly sought after in the job market. Employers say our graduates are efficient, detail-oriented analytical thinkers who perform well under pressure and are receptive to critiques. Many of our students with BA degrees in music go on to graduate school and perform professionally throughout the Northeast. Since 2018, 100% of our bachelor’s in music education students received full-time teaching jobs within six months of completing the program.

BSU students who have earned their undergraduate degrees in music therapy continue on to earn their master’s in music therapy in prestigious programs such as the one at Arizona State University. Performance majors go on to graduate school and careers as performers and composers. Job titles our alumni hold include:

Music specialist in Boston Public Schools

Elementary school music teacher

Music teacher in Newton Public Schools

Professional musician

Operatic festival artist

Music therapist

Composer

Church organist

Activities director, long term care

Director of musical education outreach

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comprehensive Musicianship

Music History

Conducting

Form and Analysis of Music: 1700-1900

Form and Analysis: The 20th Century

Music of the World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

BSU recommends that international students begin the application process at least eight months prior to the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgewater, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 2686 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Test Scores

Personal Essay

Evaluative Interview

Recommendation Letters

Documentation of Learning Disabilities

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18334 USD / year

≈ 18334 USD / year
Out-of-State

18334 USD / year

≈ 18334 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12194 USD / year

≈ 12194 USD / year

Living costs

Bridgewater

United States

1289 - 2669 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Careers in Music

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bridgewater

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