Bachelor of Music in Music Performance in Flagstaff United States | Northern Arizona University

Music is often referred to as the universal language for excellent reasons. For nearly everyone, it serves as an endless source of inspiration—the background score to our personal stories. If you feel called to build a career in music, our programs might offer the ideal starting point.

We cultivate a dynamic setting for performance, learning, creativity, and professional growth to shape you into a versatile musician and prepare you for success on stage. You'll benefit from focused one-on-one mentorship with accomplished faculty, abundant performance opportunities, and rigorous academic training to guide your musical journey. Performance will be central to your experience in the School of Music. Through regular performances, you'll cultivate stage presence, self-assurance, and analytical abilities applicable across various fields.

This program offers hands-on performance specialization in either vocal or instrumental studies. These focus areas are supported by comprehensive coursework covering music theory, aural skills, historical context, and diverse musical styles. The vocal concentration additionally requires demonstrated competency in French, German, or Italian languages.