Performance (Orchestral Instrument) ,BMUS
Bassoon, Brass, Concert, Conductor, Drum, Music Performance, Music Teacher, Musician, Orchestra, Percussion, Performance, Performance Studies, Strings, Woodwind, arts
Study to become a versatile and sensitive collaborative musician in a variety of settings such as orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles or jazz ensembles.
The Bachelor of Music program in performance with a concentration in an orchestral instrument offers a focused study of music literature and advanced techniques for a specific orchestral instrument. Students benefit from coaching by distinguished faculty and visiting guest artists, master classes, and extensive performance opportunities in large ensembles and chamber groups, and as soloists.
Over eight semesters, students engage in intensive study of major repertoire, solo literature and chamber music with a dedicated faculty mentor. In addition to receiving musical training, students develop essential skills for success as professional musicians, including audition preparation, networking, organizational strategies, opportunity creation and fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
Important: Applicants must submit an ASU application for undergraduate admission in addition to a separate School of Music, Dance and Theatre application. Admission to the School of Music, Dance and Theatre is based on an audition. Auditions take place in November (spring admission) and in January and February (fall admission) of each year.
Admission to the music program is highly selective and based on an audition process. Students are admitted as music audition students and must successfully complete the audition before enrolling in music major courses. Upon admission to both ASU and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre, the applicant's major is changed to music. If a student is admitted to ASU but not to the School of Music, Dance and Theatre or misses the audition deadline, the student remains a music audition major and must successfully pass the music audition milestone in the first semester to gain admission into the program.
Application deadlines: Students should review the complete music deadline information.
Spring admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is October 15.
Fall admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is January 5.
Transfer admission requirements:
Transfer applicants: Transfer of courses from other accredited institutions is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio and class piano courses with respect to performance standards.
Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the institute must complete a minimum of 15 resident credit hours in the major as approved by the faculty.
Application deadlines: Students should review the complete music deadline information.
Spring admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is October 15.
Fall admission: The deadline to apply for admission to this program is January 5.
Students who want to change their major to this program should see the audition requirements listed in the admission requirements section above.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Develop performance practices in the context of diverse musical settings and genres, demonstrating familiarity with the literature of their instrument.
- Evaluate an instrument’s repertoire and pedagogy to develop a unique musical style.
- Produce a research study focusing on musical elements, social uses of music, and interplay among performers, composers, and institutions.
Students who experience music in different countries can expand their understanding of musical performance. They are exposed to distinct and diverse cultural environments that enable them to develop an understanding of other forms of artistic expression. Global Education opportunities can shape the student musically while offering the global perspective and knowledge they need to pursue a career as an international professional musician.
With more than 300 Global Education options available to them, whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Students earn ASU credit for completed courses, while staying on track for graduation, and they may apply financial aid and scholarships toward program costs.
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts recommends these programs for students majoring in performance.
Graduates are prepared to work in various professional or entrepreneurial capacities, including:
- performing as a concert soloist; as a freelance musician in venues such as art galleries, churches, clubs, cruise ships, resorts, restaurants and theme parks; or in orchestras, chamber music ensembles, music theatre and opera pit ensembles
- presenting school and community programs
- recording and studio work
- teaching privately or as part of a college or university program
- working in music-related fields such as media production, music business, publishing and marketing
Many graduates pursue a master's degree or a doctorate in music or in another professional field.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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1.1%
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$62,940
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-9.4%
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$38,150
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1.2%
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Not available
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School of Music, Dance and Theatre
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MDTAdmissions@asu.edu
480-965-5069
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
