Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Performance program cultivates the technical proficiency and artistic expression needed for a career as a professional performer. The bachelor's degree curriculum is structured as a four-year, full-time course of study. Participants engage with diverse coursework and performance groups to develop into well-rounded, accomplished musicians. Typically, students present a culminating recital during their senior year. Howard University's music department boasts a distinguished legacy dating back to 1870 with its initial course offerings. By 1892, it became a formal division within the Normal School, achieving conservatory status as an autonomous institution in 1914.