Program Overview
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Take the stage.
Music Performance majors focus on their instrument or voice along with learning foundational music skills in theory and music history. Students have a multitude of performance opportunities as a soloist, chamber musician, and ensemble member throughout their education preparing them for future careers in the professional world.
Advantages
- Since UIndy Music is just for undergraduate students, performance majors have opportunities for lead roles in productions and ensembles.
- UIndy's applied music faculty include some of the best musicians in the area who are committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation.
- UIndy Performance majors are well-prepared to attend top graduate programs around the country.
Senior Recital
As a music performance major, the capstone of your college career will be your required senior recital. Held in the Ruth Lilly Performance Hall, your senior recital is your chance to showcase your growth as a musician, and it prepares you for being a professional performer. During your senior year, you will work with your private instructors to prepare a repertoire for your full-length senior recital.
Potential Careers
- Orchestral musician
- Musician in the Armed Forces
- College faculty member
- Private studio owner and instructor
Curriculum Guides
These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as a Music Performance major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Music Performance guide lists the classes you'll need to take to fulfill your major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at both guides in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.
- University of Indianapolis General Education curriculum guide
- Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Instrumental) curriculum guide
- Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Vocal) curriculum guide
