Overview

At UNK, an experienced faculty will help you develop a high level of skill and hone your artistic voice through the practical application of music theory and piano techniques, private instruction, and recital opportunities.

This Music - Piano Performance offered by the University of Nebraska Kearney leads to a Bachelor of Music in Performance. Because of the nature of this professional objective, students entering this programme must demonstrate outstanding musical ability in piano.

Throughout your time at UNK, you will have the opportunity to study piano performance with outstanding musicians, appear frequently in both group student recitals as well as full-length junior and senior recitals, and broaden your understanding through a strong liberal arts curriculum. Graduates leave the programme equipped for master's level study or for entry into many performance or teaching positions. The piano performance degree is also offered with a Piano Pedagogy emphasis which is designed to prepare the student for national certification as a private teacher.

Careers

Professional or church ensembles
Military ensembles
Teaching private lessons

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Accompanying
Keyboard Harmonization
Piano Pedagogy
Piano Literature
Duo Piano Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kearney, United States

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 2689 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A freshman student must complete the following requirements:

Application Form - complete an online application and submit the $45.00 non-refundable admissions application
Transcripts - A final transcript reflecting high school graduation date and a cumulative GPA is required after you have graduated. At the time of application, you will be allowed to self-report high school coursework and GPA, and encouraged to upload a sixth semester (end of junior year) transcript.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15330 USD / year

≈ 15330 USD / year
Out-of-State

15330 USD / year

≈ 15330 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7020 USD / year

≈ 7020 USD / year

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