Undergraduate Fine & Performing Arts
Music Performance B.M.
Private lessons, ensembles and 40 public performances a year in Whitfield Concert Hall.
- Credential
- B.M.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Credits
- 124
- Format
- On campus
- Tuition
- $58,400 /yr
- Next start
- Aug 30, 2027
- Apply by
- Dec 1, 2026
Program overview
What this program is about
Music Performance majors take weekly private lessons with faculty who perform with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Handel and Haydn Society and top jazz ensembles.
You will perform in at least two ensembles every semester and give junior and senior recitals in Whitfield Concert Hall.
Learning by doing
Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.
- 88%employed or in grad school within six months
- $48,000median starting salary
- 9students in an average class
What you will learn
- Perform at a professional level
- Master music theory and aural skills
- Collaborate in ensembles
- Teach private lessons
- Build a performing career
Curriculum
Your courses, term by term
124 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.
Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 101 | Applied Lessons I | 4 |
| WRT 101 | First-Year Writing Seminar | 4 |
| MUS 111 | Music Theory I | 4 |
| CAP 101 | Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar) | 4 |
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 121 | Aural Skills I | 4 |
| MTH 140 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| MUS 201 | Music History I | 4 |
| PHL 110 | Ethics and Society | 4 |
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 211 | Applied Lessons II | 4 |
| HIS 120 | American Histories | 4 |
| MUS 221 | Music Theory II | 4 |
| COM 210 | Public Speaking | 4 |
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 301 | Ensemble | 4 |
| MUS 311 | Conducting | 4 |
| MUS 321 | Pedagogy | 4 |
| MUS 401 | Chamber Music | 4 |
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 411 | Junior Recital | 4 |
| MUS 421 | Senior Recital | 4 |
| MUS 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| MUS 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Fall 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| MUS 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
Year 4 · Spring 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| ELE — | Free elective | 4 |
| MUS 3xx | Major elective | 4 |
Concentrations
Shape the degree around your interests
- 01
Classical Performance
Orchestral instruments, piano and voice.
- 02
Jazz Studies
Improvisation and composition.
- 03
Music Education
Licensure track for K–12 music teachers.
Career outcomes
Where graduates go
- Professional musician varies widely $64,000
- Music teacher $86,000
- Arts administrator $68,000
Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.
Recent graduates work at
- Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Boston Lyric Opera
- Berklee City Music
- Brookline Public Schools
Admissions
What you need to apply
- Campora online application or the Common App
- Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
- One counselor or teacher recommendation
- Personal essay, 250–650 words
- SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)
- Live or video audition (two contrasting pieces)
Deadlines
- Early Action
- Nov 1, 2026
- Priority scholarship
- Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision
- Jan 15, 2027
- Transfer students
- Mar 1, 2027
Tuition & aid
Cost and how to pay for it
| Tuition2026–27, full time | $58,400 |
|---|---|
| Student activity & technology fee | $1,180 |
| Campus housingdouble room | $13,900 |
| Meal planunlimited | $6,800 |
| Books & suppliesestimate | $1,200 |
| Estimated total per year | $81,480 |
Scholarships for this program
- $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
- $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
- up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA
Faculty
Who teaches you
Lessons with a BSO violinist every week — I still can’t believe it.
FAQ
Questions students ask
Is an audition required?
Yes. Auditions run December through February, on campus or by video.
How long does the program take?
4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.
When can I start?
The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by November 30, 2026 for priority review.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.
How do I pay for it?
91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.
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