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Bachelor of Music in Performance

Boise State University

Boise, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Performance degree with guitar, Instrumental, Jazz, Keyboard and vocal concentrations.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Music in Performance and apply creative practice
Critical evaluation
and presentation of work to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Performance
Studio teaching
Graduate study

Curriculum

Minimum 120 credit hours including 36 advanced hours. Concentrations: classical guitar
Instrumental
Jazz
Keyboard
Vocal
Vocal students may add an opera minor.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year applicants have not attended post-secondary study and submit high school transcripts or marksheets (unofficial copies accepted for review
official ones due in the first semester). English proof: IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 68 (tests before 26 January 2026) or 4 (later tests)
Duolingo 100
PTE Academic 50
or SAT/ACT English; below these scores applicants may enter the Pathway Program. Minimum GPA not published.

Accepted academic background

High school transcripts or marksheets (never attended post-secondary study), Transfer applicants follow the transfer page, Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 68 (4 on new scale for tests from 2026-01-26)
Duolingo 100
PTE Academic 50

Documents you’ll need

Secondary-school transcripts
Graduation or completion certificate
Passport copy
Proof of language proficiency if required
Additional documents subject to the official program checklist

How to apply

Review the academic program requirements and its application deadline. Complete the Boise State application. Submit official academic transcripts and English proficiency evidence. Pay the international application fee. Provide additional documents required by the department. Follow the admission and student visa instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$29,477 USD
Application fee	$85 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main campus, Boise
Faculty or school	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Music
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Flexible
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.