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BMus Music at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The B.Mus. in performance is a professional degree in which music courses make up approximately 65 percent of the program. The performance major is a professional degree program for musicians wishing to pursue in-depth study and practice in one of six sub-plans: classical guitar; harp; organ; piano; strings; woodwind, brass, percussion; and voice.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Music Theory and Ear Training, Conducting, Academic and Performance Electives, Capstone - Recital, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major, Classical Guitar, Harp, Organ. Collegiate Requirements: All incoming CLA first-year (freshmen) must complete the First-Year Experience course sequence. All students must complete a capstone in at least one CLA major.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the B. Mus in performance is contingent upon passing an audition on a primary instrument. Auditions are highly competitive with students normally having studied their instrument with a one-on-one instructor for a number of years. Learn more about the School of Music application and audition requirements.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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