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MajorMusic Performance - Keyboard

A Bachelor of Music (BM) in performance鈥攌eyboard emphasis鈥攚ill help take your musical talent to a higher level. You鈥檒l train like a professional with acclaimed faculty. And you鈥檒l have the opportunity to dazzle audiences on campus and across the state鈥檚 center of arts and culture. The degree is ideal for advanced study in music鈥攁nd opens doors to successful performance careers locally, nationally and internationally.

Learn how music performance - keyboard is the right fit for you.

 
Student playing the piano.
 

Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

Admission to the program

To be admitted to the School of Music, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. Once you鈥檙e admitted to 黑洞社区, you鈥檒l need to schedule an audition through the School of Music. 

For 黑洞社区鈥檚 admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Inside the Program

Piano major finds early success as a freshman

Music performance students have the opportunity to pursue their passions and expand their experiences.

Piano major Patrick Orr鈥檚 interest in the piano began after he watched 鈥淭itanic鈥 as a kid and decided to learn how to play the hymn 鈥淣earer My God to Thee.鈥

As just a freshman, Orr won the grand prize in the Kansas City Symphony Young Artist Competition.

As the winner of the competition, Orr received the honor of accompanying the Kansas City Symphony in two performances.

Curriculum

The BM in performance degree combines courses in performance, history and literature of music, conducting, 黑洞社区鈥檚 general education requirements and more. In addition, all music majors must pass a piano proficiency examination.

Careers

Thanks to 黑洞社区鈥檚 extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience鈥攈elping them build a resume, make professional connections and land their dream jobs.

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