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Bachelor of Music Performance in Instrumental

Grand Junction, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (Instrumental Track) is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge and methods in Music Performance (Instrumental Track). Analyze relevant problems
Communicate evidence-based solutions
And use appropriate professional or academic practices.

Career outcomes

Performance
Composition and arranging
Private studio teaching
Music library science
Arts management

Curriculum

Music theory
Aural skills
Class piano
Music history and ethnomusicology
Conducting
Arranging and orchestration
Music technology
Electronic music and applied lessons with ensembles
Depending on emphasis

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Music Performance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	119
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.