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Bachelor of Music Performance in Keyboard
- Ellensburg, United States
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Music at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Music Performance – Keyboard Performance, 120 semester credit hours.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Music Performance in Keyboard. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including MUSA 258 Introduction to Improvisation. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Musician
- Piano tuner
- Studio musician
- Composer/arranger
- Music teacher
- Church Musician
Curriculum
- MUSA 101 Concert Attendance
- MUSA 250 Beginning Conducting
- MUSA 258 Introduction to Improvisation
- MUSA 268 Beginning Jazz Improvisation
- MUSA 311 Advanced Music Technology
- MUSA 317 Applied Orchestration and Arranging
- MUSA 326 Music History and Literature I
- MUSA 327 Music History and Literature II
- MUSA 363 Music Industry and Marketing
- MUSA 312 Electronic Music
- MUSA 365 Entrepreneurship for Creatives
- MUSA 367 Arts Management
Entry requirements
Academic
- First-year applicants: completion of secondary school with official transcripts and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (3.00 or higher with the state's required college-preparatory courses is admitted
- 2.00-2.99 is reviewed with a personal statement)
- English test unless exempt
- Financial statement and bank statement for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
2
Accepted academic background
Completion of secondary school and the national examinations that qualify for university entry in the home country, Official transcripts (credential evaluation may be required), Transfer applicants with prior college credit also considered
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Official Academic Transcripts
- English Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,437 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | $400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Ellensburg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Department | Music Performance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $29,437 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The deposit is $400 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,880 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 50.

