Music: Concentration in Instrumental Performance
Bachelor of Music
About this program
The Bachelor of Music with a Concentration in Instrumental Performance prepares you for professional-level musical performance through focused study and applied practice. You build musical literacy — like reading and transcribing music, and sharp listening skills. You take core courses in ear training, harmony, music history and complete a senior capstone in composition or performance.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
An exciting and intensive learning experience, our Bachelor of Music degree trains future educators, performers, and scholars. This high-unit degree prepares students for graduate study or professional careers in the music field. All B.Mus students receive weekly lessons with a member of the applied faculty during each semester of their degree. Candidates for the B.Mus may apply either before or after enrolling at SFSU.
Areas of Study
- Performance
- Composition
- Music Production (No Audition Required)
- Film / Game Scoring
- Jazz Performance
- Music Education
- Music History
Audition Requirements for the Bachelor of Music
Students entering the Bachelor of Music program are required to audition. Please see our Auditions page for further information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate proficiency in reading, notating, and transcribing music by ear. Students will demonstrate critical listening abilities through describing, analyzing, and articulating artistic and perceptual aspects of music.
Students will demonstrate applied performance skills through accurate, and expressive instrumental or vocal performances.
Students will be able to express compelling and original musical thought through arranging, composing, and improvising in a variety of styles and for a variety of purposes.
Students will be able to apply historical and cultural knowledge and aesthetic judgement in order to articulate significance and meaning in music within diverse contexts.