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Bachelor of Music

Music: Piano Performance Emphasis (B.M.)

Students will practice and improve the skills they learn in music theory, piano skills, and music history. Students will also develop capabilities in both working independently and collaboratively in performing.
A man plays a Hamburg Steinway Piano in the BYU-Idaho Barrus Hall.

Piano Performance Introduction

As a Piano Performance major, you are preparing to perform in a professional manner. You will have opportunities to perform as an individual in solo performances, and you will also be able to accompany in collaborative performances.

Students receive private instruction tailored to their specific needs and goals, whether those goals are to perform at a high level in competition, audition successfully for a selective graduate degree program, or develop an entrepreneurial approach to a career that involves teaching, performing, collaborative work, or more. Piano students have the opportunity to practice and perform on excellent newer and rebuilt Steinway pianos kept in top condition by a skilled technician. In addition, piano students learn to build their careers with the help of a strong Collegiate Chapter of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), and often travel to state and national conferences to enhance their understanding of the field.

Highlighted Courses

Students are required to audition for this major.

If you are interested in Piano Performance, start with one of the following courses:
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MUSIC 330
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MUSIC 331
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MUSIC 339
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MUSIC 342B
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Music, with a Piano Performance emphasis, have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program build stable financial foundations by leveraging multiple income streams through the portfolio career model. You will be equipped to combine live performance and private instruction with professional roles in arts administration and marketing for a versatile and sustainable career.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for exciting roles as a professional performer or music educator while utilizing your transferable skills to excel as an entrepreneur or public relations specialist. This major cultivates the intense discipline and collaborative spirit necessary to lead within non profit organizations and the broader entertainment industry.

Preparation for Grad School

This degree provides a rigorous academic foundation that makes you a standout candidate for top tier conservatories or advanced programs in law, medicine, and business. Your mastery of complex performance and critical thinking ensures you are ready to excel in the world's most prestigious graduate universities.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Music
You will learn to integrate artificial intelligence as a powerful tool to master music theory and maximize the efficiency of your rehearsals and performances. Our curriculum also leverages AI to curate specific job opportunities and match you with ideal graduate programs to ensure your career strategy is as precise as your artistry.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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