Bachelor of Music in Performance Harpsichord
Overview
What to expect
Small class sizes, a closely knit community, and ample opportunities for collaboration across years highlight the program. Harpsichord students become creative, entrepreneurial performers who respect and understand historical practices while exploring future directions.
Why it stands out
Students receive individualized attention from internationally renowned faculty with wide experience as educators, performers, entrepreneurs, and researchers. The program provides multiple performance experiences in solo, chamber, ensemble, and orchestral settings on and off campus.
Who it's for
Thoughtful, creative musicians with a clearly defined talent in harpsichord performance and a potential for future musical growth are the ideal participants in this undergraduate degree.
Outcomes
Opportunities for study
Students engage in private applied learning, participate in masterclasses by resident and guest teachers, and benefit from a wide choice of performance electives. They acquire a thorough understanding of performance styles and literature. They have additional options for exploring pedagogy, languages, world music, conducting, performance skills, and the business of music.
Paid professional work both on and off campus is facilitated through our Music Booking Office.
Opportunities after graduation
The Bachelor of Music in Performance equips students with the strategies and competencies for professional success. Over 80% of graduates spend most of their careers working in music.
Postgraduate opportunities
Students interested in furthering their performance practices have options for pursuing advanced studies. The Music Faculty offers a Master of Music in Performance and a Doctor of Musical Arts.
Curriculum
Bachelor of Music in Performance
- Core courses
- Specialization courses
- Music electives
- Breadth electives
Core Courses
Courses providing individual instruction in the student’s primary performance medium are central to the degree. These are supplemented by studies in ensemble music, music theory, and music history, among other subjects.
See Classical Core Curriculum for more information.
Electives
Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge by selecting music and breadth electives amounting to 6.67 of the 20 full credits required for the degree. Three electives (totaling three full credits) must be selected from the offerings of the Arts and Science Faculty.
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The admission requirements include two components:
- academic admission requirements
- theory admission requirements
The application process is the same for all Classical undergraduate programs:
- review the application deadlines and save them to your calendar
- follow the steps outlined on Apply to Degree Programs
- prepare for your audition
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