Fine Arts Division

Degree:

Description:

The B.Mus. Performance degree is a professional degree program containing approximately two-thirds music coursework and one-third general studies.

What types of students succeed in this program?

Students who pursue a major in Performance are gifted individuals who have a passion for revealing Christ’s creation through the means of musical artistry.

What can I do with this major or minor?

With a major in Performance students are prepared for positions in performance, private studio lesson teaching, and also graduate school.

Orchestral Musician
Solo Performer
Church Musician
Private Studio Lesson Teacher
Professional Accompanist
Opera Performer
College/University Professor (graduate school track)

What are some of internships or partnerships with this program?

Possible internships include positions in churches, working with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids Opera, other professional performance organizations, or teaching private lessons.

What is the future outlook with a degree in this area?

The Performance student will typically obtain a performance job after graduation and/or engage in private lesson pedagogy in the community.  Many performance students attend graduate school and eventually become professors at colleges or universities and/or performers with orchestras or opera companies.

See admissions (prospective students) or career services (current students) for more information