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BFA in Music Performance

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Marshall University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performance degree offers majors on orchestral instruments, voice, piano, and guitar. The BFA is designed to prepare students for entry into professional musical careers or graduate school. Recipients of the BFA in Performance have been accepted into prestigious graduate programs and/or have had successful careers in orchestras, military bands, the entertainment industry, and music production.

Program Key Stats

$26543 (Annual cost)



88 %

Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Completed application for admission, A high school diploma (official transcript with graduation date required), An Overall Grade Point Average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale and a composite score of at least 19 on the ACT or SAT equivalent; OR an Overall Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and a composite score of at least 16 on the ACT or SAT equivalent, Test scores: Internet-based TOEFL score of 78 or higher, Paper-based TOEFL score of 547 or higher, IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, MELAB - minimum score of 79%.

Career Options

  • Arranging
  • Composing
  • Education
  • Music editing
  • Music production
  • Performance
  • Recording

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