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Gain professional-level performance abilities through Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance Bachelor of Music (BM) in Performance program. Select from multiple specialized concentrations within this comprehensive 124-credit, full-time degree. Receive expert mentorship from faculty affiliated with prestigious organizations including Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. The Performance BM program combines a liberal arts education with practical training in both solo and ensemble performance, creating diverse career opportunities in music. Students engage in eight semesters of private lessons and ensemble work while studying aural theory, music history, and concentration-specific coursework. The curriculum includes professional development components addressing the business side of music careers. As members of the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts, Performance BM students can perform in ensembles at renowned venues like the Temple Performing Arts Center, Philadelphia's Kimmel Center, and New York's Lincoln Center.
The Keyboard Studies Department offers specialized programs for aspiring solo pianists, chamber musicians, accompanists, and educators. Students benefit from weekly one-on-one instruction with Boyer faculty and participate in frequent performance classes and masterclasses led by both resident and visiting artists.