String Performance Introduction
The Bachelor of Music is a performance degree designed to give students deep, immersive experiences in a variety of high level performing ensembles; individual study with rigorous recital requirements; and core curriculum to prepare them for professional careers or additional graduate level study.
Highlighted Courses
Students are required to audition for this major and participate in an ensemble each semester.
Graduate Career-Ready
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.
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