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Music Performance: InstrumentalMajor

In the School of Music, you’ll be surrounded by elite faculty who are some of the nation's brightest and most adept musicians. You’ll have weekly lessons, chamber music coaching, large ensemble rehearsal and opportunities in musical organizations.

Overview

What is Music Performance: Instrumental at WVU like?

Description

If you are entering this program as a freshman, you should achieve proficiency level six in your principal performance area at the time of audition, and must complete proficiency level 10 in that area to be eligible for graduation. In addition to presenting a senior recital, you also must make three solo appearances on the major instrument in upper-level student recitals or convocations.

All interested students must apply to the University and audition for the School of Music for acceptance. Instruments include: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello, double bass and guitar.

Pianists should see the Bachelor of Music in Music Performance: Piano for a description of that degree.

Music Performance: Instrumental program highlights:

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Fast Facts

What makes Music Performance: Instrumental at WVU unique?

Research and Academic Opportunities

  • The Evansdale Library, just a short walk from the Creative Arts Center, houses printed and sound music resources.
  • Music industry and recording courses available.
  • Creative Arts Center facilities include rehearsal spaces, practice rooms, classrooms and electronic music laboratory.
  • A variety of performance opportunities offered in large ensembles (band, orchestra, choral, jazz and opera) and smaller chamber ensembles (string, brass, woodwind, percussion, vocal, jazz and world music).

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Careers

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Performance opportunities after graduation include freelancing, performing for orchestras and military organizations, and performing in the entertainment industry.

Most graduates further their education by pursuing a graduate degree(s) in music performance. Recent graduate school placements include University of Texas at Arlington, Royal Danish Conservatory, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Wright State University, Rutgers University, Louisiana State University and University of Arizona.

Possible Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Music Performance: Instrumental major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

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Courses

What are the courses like in Music Performance: Instrumental at WVU?

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Cost and Aid

How much does Music Performance: Instrumental at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates for the 2019-20 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current West Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

West Virginia Resident
Per Credit $413
Per Semester $4,956
Fall and Spring Semesters $9,912
Non-Resident
Per Credit $1,112
Per Semester $13,344
Fall and Spring Semesters $26,688
International
Per Credit $1,112
Per Semester $13,644
Fall and Spring Semesters $27,288
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Transfer Articulation Agreements

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Music Performance: Instrumental at WVU?

To be admitted to WVU's Music Performance: Instrumental major, you must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2020-21 academic year. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

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