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Piano Performance, B.Mus.

Program Overview

Do you love the feeling of performing music for others? Are you excited about the idea of elevating your performance skills? If so, a degree in piano performance may be perfect for you.

PLNU's piano performance program is built on a foundation that ensures you will become well versed in written theory, aural skills, and music history, but also offers a specialized curriculum to help you develop expert-level applied music skills in your primary performance area. Your degree will culminate during your junior and senior year recitals.

Pianists in the Department of Music enjoy a highly collaborative environment where they can accompany choirs and worship bands, play preludes and postludes in a church setting, and even team up with instrumentalists and vocalists. Many piano performance majors also pursue a dual major in another discipline.

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Student Support

For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At PLNU, we’re committed to supporting you — academically, professionally, spiritually, personally — so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That’s why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals — resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

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Career Opportunities

With a degree from PLNU’s music program, you will be well prepared to pursue both graduate studies and array of career options that will allow you to live out your passion for music while making a lasting impact in the lives of those who hear it.

A Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance can lead to careers such as:

  • Singer/Songwriter
  • Music Teacher
  • Instrumentalist
  • Conductor
  • Pianist
  • Music Therapist
  • Music Producer
  • Music Publisher
  • Music Editor
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Music Department Scholarships

The Department of Music offers a wide range of scholarships that help our students reach their full potential.
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Refine your skills and share your talent with the campus and surrounding community by performing with one of our many ensembles and musical clubs.
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Private Music Lessons

Private music lessons are at the core of your academic experience within the Department of Music.