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Step Into the Spotlight—and Stay There

The Bachelor of Music in Performance at Fredonia brings your passion center stage—and builds a foundation for a lasting career. From your very first semester, you’ll be performing, collaborating, and refining your artistry alongside a community of driven peers and internationally recognized faculty. Whether you’re preparing a solo recital, rehearsing in a full-scale orchestra, or experimenting with new genres, your voice and vision will take shape in professional-caliber spaces designed for acoustic excellence.

At Fredonia, you’ll gain more than technique—you’ll develop confidence, discipline, and real-world experience that prepares you for auditions, graduate study, teaching, or freelance performance. With expert mentorship, cutting-edge technology, and a campus that celebrates creativity, Fredonia gives you the tools to thrive as a performer—and the support to turn your talent into your profession.

What You’ll Gain

  • Performance Mastery – Intensive solo, chamber, and ensemble training prepares you for a life on stage or in the studio.
  • Professional Mentorship – Learn one-on-one from nationally and internationally recognized faculty and Grammy-winning performers.
  • Real-World Experience – Gain hands-on performance experience in over 400 concerts and recitals presented annually.
  • Creative Confidence – Develop your unique musical voice through exploration, feedback, and fearless expression.
  • Technical Fluency – Work with cutting-edge music technology and recording tools in state-of-the-art studios and labs.
  • Collaborative Skills – Rehearse, perform, and grow with peers who challenge and support your musical journey.
  • Career Readiness – Graduate prepared for auditions, teaching, graduate study, freelance work, or full-time careers in the arts.
  • Artistic Versatility – Embrace a broad range of styles from classical to contemporary, jazz to pop, solo to symphony.
  • Personal Growth – Cultivate resilience, discipline, and self-awareness—skills that transfer far beyond music.

Career Opportunities for Music Performance

  • Arts Administrator
  • Event Manager
  • Music Editor/Writer
  • Music Software Developer
  • Orchestral Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Chamber Ensemble Member
  • Music Librarian
  • Music Producer
  • Opera Singer
  • Solo Performer
  • University Professor
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What does a 4-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

MUS 231 Conducting I

Basic conducting technique with special emphasis on score reading and improved aural skills, rehearsal planning and efficient use of time, conducting leadership style, and ability to communicate effectively with an ensemble.

MUS 121 Aural Skills I

Course deals with various aspects of ear training including melodic, harmonic, and formal perception as well as sightsinging skills.

MUS 125 Applied Music Major

Weekly hour private applied instruction for music majors in Bachelor of Music in Performance and Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree programs.

Why Music Performance at Fredonia?

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Spaces That Inspire

Perform and practice in acoustically engineered halls, cutting-edge labs, and 100+ private studios.

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You’re in Good Company

Connect to a powerful Alumni Network. Fredonia grads are leaders across performance, education, and recording industries.

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Collaboration is Key

In Fredonia's creative, collaborative culture, you'll work with peers from jazz, composition, tech, and education backgrounds in a tight-knit community.

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